Films for the Humanities and Sciences - World War I: The War in Europe

World War I: The War in Europe

This program illustrates the events of World War I as it was waged in the conflict’s primary theater of operations, Europe. Topics include the root causes of the war and the military alliances that ignited it; the introduction of modern weaponry such as machine guns, poison gas, fighter planes, and U-boats; America’s decisive involvement, including the participation of women and African-Americans; U.S. economic policies; and public support for the war effort. Correlates to standards from the National Council for the Social Studies. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. (29 minutes)

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Item#: BVL36216
Copyright date: ©2003
DVD ISBN 978-1-4213-5771-3

Part of the Series : America in the 20th Century


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