Whats so Great about the Great War World
What’s so Great about the Great War? World War I Historical Analysis
SAMPLE PRIMARY SOURCE DOCUMENT ANALYSIS
SAMPLE A From the Battlefields of France Three thousand miles from home, an American army is fighting for you. Everything you hold worthwhile is at stake. Only the hardest blows can win against the enemy we are fighting. Invoking the spirit of our forefathers, the army asks your unflinching support, to the end that the high ideals for which America stands may endure upon the earth. General John J. Pershing
SAMPLE A From the Battlefields of France Sourc e Title From the Battlefields of France Three thousand miles from home, an American army is fighting for you. Everything you hold worthwhile is at stake. Only the hardest blows can win against the enemy we are fighting. Invoking the spirit of our forefathers, the army asks your unflinching support, to the end that the high ideals for which America stands may endure upon the earth. General John J. Pershing
SAMPLE A Summarize: What does the source tell us? • The American army is fighting for Americans • The army needs civilian support From the Battlefields of France Three thousand miles from home, an American army is fighting for you Everything you hold worthwhile is at stake. Only the hardest blows can win against the enemy we are fighting. Invoking the spirit of our forefathers, the army asks your unflinching support, support to the end that the high ideals for which America stands may endure upon the earth. General John J. Pershing
SAMPLE A Infer: What does the source suggest about the war? • The German army is strong • It’s a total war and will require everyone’s support From the Battlefields of France Three thousand miles from home, an American army is fighting for you. Everything you hold worthwhile is at stake. Only the hardest blows can win against the enemy we are fighting. Invoking the spirit of our forefathers, the army asks your unflinching support, to the end that the high ideals for which America stands may endure upon the earth. General John J. Pershing
SAMPLE A Analyze: What does the source suggest about the importance of the war to people at the time? We must win the war to preserve our democratic ideals From the Battlefields of France Three thousand miles from home, an American army is fighting for you. Everything you hold worthwhile is at stake. Only the hardest blows can win against the enemy we are fighting. Invoking the spirit of our forefathers, the army asks your unflinching support, to the end that the high ideals for which America stands may endure upon the earth. General John J. Pershing
SAMPLE A What evidence in the document supports your analysis? “the high ideals for which America stands may endure upon the earth” From the Battlefields of France Three thousand miles from home, an American army is fighting for you. Everything you hold worthwhile is at stake. Only the hardest blows can win against the enemy we are fighting. Invoking the spirit of our forefathers, the army asks your unflinching support, to the end that the high ideals for which America stands may endure upon the earth General John J. Pershing
SAMPLE B Analyze What does the source suggest about how deeply people’s lives were affected by the war?
SAMPLE C Analyze How does the source contribute to your understanding of life following the war?
SAMPLE D Using the transcript on the next slide, complete Sample D on the sample chart about this document.
SAMPLE D WINDSOR CASTLE Soldiers of the United States, the people of the British Isle welcome you on your way to take your stand beside the armies of many Nations now fighting in the Old World the great battle for human freedom. The Allies will gain new heart & spirit in your company. I wish that I could shake the hand of each one of you & bid you God Speed on your mission. George R. I April 29 th 1918.
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