The development of tanks in world war i began as a solution to the stalemate which trench warfare had brought to the western front. Get this worksheet and 38 others when you buy the superpack. The resource comes with differentiated materials and suggested teaching strategies. Many maps are still static, fixed into paper or any other lasting medium, while others are somewhat interactive or. Military history, vice chairman, he united states world war one centennial commission. The student understands traditional historical points of reference in world history. Sources include unit reports, the published and unpublished diaries of participants, books written by chemical officers during the interwar period, and a number of secondary historical works of more. What types of weapons do i think were used in world war i. Much%of%the%fighting%during%world%war%i%was%done%from%the%trenches,%a%grueling%and%horrific%experience%for%. Complete lesson plans and teaching materials for busy teachers. Heavy artillery, machine guns the german maxim gun at the museum fired 600 rounds a minute barbed wire. Lesson 1 world war i firsts what were the main countries of the. The lesson subsequently unfolds to explain and evaluate the new weapons used and the advantages or not they gave each side.
Parcc testing from 33 317 classes are on varying schedules. Weapons of world war i worksheet worksheet for 8th 11th. It contains over 100 pages of fullcolor and black and white activities. Classes completed a technology chart about weapons during wwi. Tanks, zeppelins, submarines, poison gas, other equipment. The causes of world war one had been building up for many years. World war one crossword 2 another crossword with clues relating to world war on. They compare and contrast the weapons used during that time period with the weapons that are used in warfare today. Prior to wwi the balkans contained the countries of serbia, montenegro, and the austrohungarian territories of bosnia and herzegovina, croatia. Lessons and legacies le tumulte noirjazz band by paul colin. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Includes worksheets, wordsearches, quizzes, overviews, infographs, diagrams, and activity. With over 500 photographs showing major infantry weapons from the cobberton collection in north devon, england, this book also contains a detailed examination of the small arms used in the conflict.
For additional answers supplied by students, refer to research sources cited in the lessons, as well as the great war videos. Rifles and pistols machine guns artillery bayonets torpedoes flame throwers mustard and chlorine gases and smokeless gunpowder. World war one wwi weapons of wwi webquest bundle this 17 page world war one wwi document contains engaging webquests for 6 different weapons of world war one wwi, such as. The main events of the first world war student a worksheet the united kingdoms international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. Causes of world war i world war i occurred between july 1914 and november 11, 1918. World war one activity pack for 711 years 2015 pdf 11. This revolutionary new battleship was in a league of her own, capable of taking on any two predreadnought battleships in a straight fight. Books world war i weapons grades 57 trench warfare in world war i grades 68 reading comprehensions. The united states played a crucial role in the outcome of world war i and the. Page 1 grades 58 answer key the great war answers listed below indicate main points and themes that students may address in their responses. World war 1 and the treaty of versailles standard 74.
The development of tanks in world war i began as a solution to the stalemate which. Other names for world war 1 include the war to end all wars, the war of the nations, ww1 and the great war. In june of 1914, the assassination of franz ferdinand unleashed international conflict which led to the beginning of wwi. How did world war i, with the new weapons and tactics introduced, affect those living in the battle zones. The countries built powerful weapons to protect themselves. What weapons from world war i does the united states still use in the military. The suffering of the civilian population and soldiers reached limits that no one. History of world war i 19141918 reading comprehensions. First world war uk weapons during wwi, the soldiers in the trenches used a wide variety of weapons, these included. The historian dan snow is quoted as saying the british soldier went into world war i as the best prepared soldier on the planet. The first prototype of the mark i tank was tested for the british army in september 1915. Tanks, zeppelins, submarines, poison gas, other equipment 1tanks.
This weapons of world war i worksheet worksheet is suitable for 8th 11th grade. Iron curtain after wwii, winston churchill coined the phrase to describe the division. By the end of the war, over 17 million people would be killed including over 100,000 american troops. In the trenches, the weapon carried by all british soldiers was the bolt action rifle see picture top right. World war i was known by a number of different names. During wwi, the soldiers in the trenches used a wide variety of weapons, these included. Franz ferdinand decided to visit sarajevo, the capital of bosnia and herzegovnia, to make an inspection of the austrohungarian troops there. With regard to the outbreak of world war two the following events are seen as being contributing factors.
Take a closer look both sides used new weapons that could inflict mass casualties from a distance. Use the notes on causes of world war one, handout 1, to summarize causes on. Look back at the information in the worksheets you have studied to find answers to the 6. As well as using them in the trenches, some of these weapons were used by tanks, u boats, zeppelins left and planes. There have been many books on world war ii infantry weapons, but none with photographs like this one. Pivotal events in world war ii worksheet from world war 2 worksheets, source japan in world war ii code puzzle worksheet from world war 2 worksheets, source world war 1 conscription mid ability facts worksheet from world war 2 worksheets, sourceuk. The modules below were created specifically for uk and international gcse teaching but can be applied to any curriculum teaching students aged 1418. For this world war i worksheet, students examine a weapons timeline and respond to 5 short answer questions. It was possible for the soldier to fire 15 rounds per minute and could kill someone up to 1,400 metres away.
A crossword with clues relating to the weapons used during world war one. In 1915, the british passenger sip lusitania was sunk by a german submarine. World war one timeline project use the information on the following pages to create an illustrated timeline of world war i. Students then read 2 articles about airplane dogfights in war and respond to 3 short answer questions. Worksheet on weapons of wwi ideal for homework or as an extension task. Make a daily history of world war i 1914 1918 activity lesson plan book. The launch of hms dreadnought in 1906 changed the face of naval warfare. World war one worksheets world war one crossword a crossword with clues relating to world war one. Search the modules below to find all the teaching materials you need for your classroom. Naval weapons of world war one pdf books library land.
Weapons world sells guns, ammo, and gear all at low prices. The events that contribute to the break out of war can be divided into long term causes, short term causes and a trigger event. The british mark i was a tracked vehicle developed by the british army during. In this world war i worksheet, students read the noted textbook pages regarding the war and then respond to 9 short answer questions. What potential impact does technology have on the outcome of a war. Outline the oval in orange and label this region the balkans.
A twopage worksheet explaining the causes of world war one in simplified terms. Between 1914 and 1918, planes advanced from barely airworthy craft to effective weapons platforms. Topic checklist topic 1 long term causes of world war one topic 2 short term causes of world war one topic 3 war plans topic 4 life in the trenches topic 5 weapons topic 6 battle of the somme topic 7 other key battles topic 8 war at sea topic 9 role of the usa topic 10 end of world war. The main events of the first world war student a worksheet. Germany, austriahungary, turkey, and bulgaria made up the central powers during world war 1. Technological advancements in world war i warfare gayla hammer lander middle school lander, wyoming.