Lesson 3: US Enters the Great War
Duration of Days: 2
Lesson Objective
Students will be able to identify and evaluate the causes of US entry into World War one.
Why did the US get involved in WW1? How did opinions shift from opposition to support for the war?
US.His.14.a. Analyze the causes and effects of United States involvement in WWI (e.g., threats to United
States neutrality, support for democracy, suppression of civil liberties, debate over the
League of Nations and the United States role in global affairs).
DOK 2 Comparison chart
The reading can be modified to lower the lexile level, incorporate key vocabulary, and highlight important lines and phrases.
Completed graphic organizer