Lesson 1 "The Causes of War"

Turn to page 588 Look at the picture and read the caption.

On Page 589 and read the introduction to the unit 8.

Turn to Page 590-591, look over both pages and read the introduction to the chapter on Page 590.

While on Page 590 read the goals for the chapter.

Turn to Page 591 and read about the Geography of Europe During World War 1

Scan Pages 592-593; focus on the gray boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Pages 592-593 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

Turn to Page 593 and read the questions at the end of the section so you know what to look for when you read.

Read Pages 592-593 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 593? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 1 "The Causes of War" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

Lesson 1 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

Rival - one who tries to do better than another; to try to outdo another country or person.

Section Review Answers

1. During the nineteenth century, nations began to take over other countries These imperialistic powers did not have equal shares of land and riches so they became rivals. This ultimately led to war.
2. Imperial nations began a military buildup that made tem become even more aggressive rivals.
3. When nations formed alliances, individual countries agreed to protect their allies. If one nation declared war against another, many nations would go to war, too.
4. Serbs living in Austria-Hungary wanted to be part of Serbia, a neighboring country. This nationalism then became a problem that led to war.
5. The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand and his wife was the immediate spark of the war.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Are you able to describe the alliances that existed among European nations in 1914?

Lesson 2 "The War Years: 1914 - 1918"

Scan Pages 594-598; focus on the gray boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Pages 594-598 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

On page 598 Read the question so you know what to look for while you are reading.

Read Pages 594-598 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 598? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 2 "The War Years: 1914-1918" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

Lesson 2 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

Allied Powers - allied nations of Great Britain, France, Russia Italy, and eventually, the United States and Japan.

Central Powers - allied nations of Germany, Austria-Hungary, Turkey, and Bulgaria.

Barbed wire - wire that has sharp metal spikes on it

Trench - a long narrow ditch

U-boat - a German submarine

Convoy - a group of ships that travel together for protection.

Unrestricted warfare - war that is not restricted to a certain area or boundary.

Armistice - an agreement to stop fighting.

Section Review Answers

1. d
2. c
3. b
4. d
5. b

Did you learn these Objectives?

Can you describe the warfare engaged in during World War I?

Are you able to explain Russia's exit and the United States' entry into World War I?

Lesson 3 "Making Peace"

Scan Pages 599-602; focus on the gray boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Pages 599-602 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

On page 602 Read the question so you know what to look for while you are reading.

Read Pages 599-602 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 602? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 3 "Making Peace" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

Lesson 3 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

Reparation - payment for war damage.

Treaty of Versailles - the treaty that ended World War I

League of Nations - a group of leaders from many nations who met to solve problems between countries.

Section Review Answers

1. False / France
2. True
3. False / Germany
4. True
5. True

Did you learn these Objectives?

Can you list what each of the Big Four nations wanted tin the Treaty of Versailles?

Are you able to describe the breakup of the Austro-Hungarian Empire?

Are you able to explain what the League of Nations was?

Lesson 4 "World War I Changed the World"

Scan Pages 603-604; focus on the gray boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Pages 603-604 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

On page 604 Read the question so you know what to look for while you are reading.

Read Pages 603-604 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 604? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 4 "World War I Changed the World" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

Lesson 4 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

Bankrupt - unable to pay one's debts

Generation - all the people born about the same time.

Total war - a warring which a country uses all its resources to win

World affair - an event, or happening, that takes place in the world and affects many countries.

Section Review Answers

1. total war
2. bankrupt
3. generation
4. dictator
5. banker

Did you learn these Objectives?

Are you able to explain the loss of life and monetary cost of World War I?

Can you describe problems that emerged after the war?

 Preparing for Chapter 23 Test

Turn to Page 605 and read the article on "The Next War".

Turn to Page 606 and read the spotlight story, "Death at Sarajevo"

Turn to Page 607 and read the Chapter 23 summary.

On pages 608-609 you will find the Chapter 23 review, complete the review.

Check your answers with those in the Key Points.

Take the Chapter 23 Test "World War I"

Review the answers then print the results for your records.

Chapter 23 Review answers

1. rivals
2. alliance
3. neutral
4. convoy
5. U-boat
6. trenches
7. civilians
8. armistice
9. bankrupt
10. reparations

Comprehension: Multiple Choice

1. d
2. d
3. a
4. b
5. c

Comprehension: Understanding Main Ideas:

1. Nationalism, imperialism, militarism, and the alliances in Europe case World War I. the assassination of the emperor's nephew, Ferdinand, and his wife sparked the war.
2. The Treaty of Versailles forced Germany to do the following: Return Alsace an Lorraine to France: Divide its African colonies between France and Great Britain.; Give its colonies in the Pacific to Japan.; Accept full responsibility for causing the war; Re pay the allies for most of the cost of the war; It also broke up the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Austria and Hungary became two countries. The treaty created two now countries, Yugoslavia and Czechoslovakia. Some Austro-Hungarian land went to Poland, Italy, and Romania. The treaty carved Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania out of the western part of the old Russian Empire. Finally, the treaty created the League of Nations.
3. The war may have cost $350 billion. This bankrupt all the major European countries. Many governments had raised taxes and borrowed large sums of money to pay for the war. Cities and farms - especially in France and Belgium - lay in ruin. Many people had no jobs. Also, the world markets changed so that the United States and Japan began to take over market that European countries had formerly controlled.

Congratulations you finished the twenty-third chapter !!