World War I Effects and Impacts

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4 station class lesson on the effects and impacts of WW1 focusing on 4 topics: Treaty of Versailles causing Anger & Instability, Collapse of Empires (Ottoman Empire Decline and German Unification), Weakness of League of Nations, and Global Power Shifts

This teacher guide provides a comprehensive framework for a 50-minute lesson focused on the effects and impacts of World War I. It includes learning standards that emphasize comparing the causes and effects of World War I and II, as well as examining international peace efforts post-WWI, such as Wilson's 14 Points and the Treaty of Versailles. The lesson is structured around four distinct learning stations, each addressing different aspects of the war's aftermath, including the Treaty of Versailles, the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, the establishment and failures of the League of Nations, and shifts in global power dynamics. Activities encourage students to engage with primary sources, analyze consequences of war, and understand the long-term implications of these events on contemporary global politics. Key vocabulary terms such as 'treaty', 'empire', and 'League of Nations' are introduced to reinforce learning.