World War I: What Would You Do?

(Decision-Making and Critical Thinking Curricula)

Students tackle fascinating historical questions that put them in the shoes of a range of people from the past, from the rich and famous to ordinary citizens. Each lesson can be done either as an in-depth activity requiring up to two full class periods, or as a “quick motivator” requiring only 20–30 minutes. Detailed teacher pages give step-by-step instructions, list key vocabulary terms, offer troubleshooting tips, present ideas for post-activity discussions, and furnish lists of related sources. Reproducible student handouts clearly lay out the decision-making scenarios, provide "outcomes," and present related primary source readings and/or images with analysis questions. Decision-Making Book available for purchase on Social Studies School Service. Critical Thinking book available from Critical Thinking Co. Free samples available below!

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Published Materials

Lesson List: World War I & the 1920s: Decision Making in History

LESSON 1 – American Neutrality and World War I: What policies will you choose in response to World War I?

LESSON 2 – Business and finance in World War I: What will you do about getting business to make materials for the war? What will you do about financing the war?

LESSON 3 – Information in World War I: What will you do, if anything, to control information during World War I? LESSON 4 – League of Nations: What powers should the League of Nations have?

LESSON 5 – Chicago Race Riot, 1919: What will you do, as Chicago Mayor, to quell the spreading violence in the city? SAMPLE LESSON

LESSON 6 – Palmer Raids: What will you do about reported threats to national security in 1919?

LESSON 7 – Inflation and taxes in the 1920s: What will you do about inflation and taxes in the 1920s?

LESSON 8 – Election of 1928: Who will you vote for in the 1928 Election?

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Sample Lesson: Chicago Race Riots of 1919: Decision Making in History

Free Lesson! Conspiracy Theories (1915-1929)

Conspiracy Theories Covered: The Sinking of the Lusitania, Merchants of Death, the Red Scare, the Protocols of Zion, President Harding and the Ohio Gang.