8.1.2

• Social Studies
• 6th Grade

Poison gas was a game-changer in World War 1.

Poison gas caused widespread suffering and death.

The use of poison gas was unethical and inhumane.

Poison gas was not as effective as other weapons.

Artillery was the most destructive weapon in World War 1.

Artillery bombardments caused mass devastation on the battlefield.

Artillery was overused and lacked strategic effectiveness.

Other weapons like tanks had a greater impact.

Think back to last week, how was Ferdinand assassinated?

Who did Austria-Hungary blame for the assassination?

1. Serbia
2. Africa
3. Russia
4. Germany

Allies

Central Powers

France

Russia

United states

Italy

Austria-hungary

Germany

ottoman empire

What did Belgium do to Germany after they invaded them?

Laugh about it

Declare war on them

Sided with them

How long do you think it takes to walk a mile?

00:38

What do you think trench foot is?

01:22

What is "no mans land"?

land that neither side of the war owned and they fought on

Land that was owned by the

What kind of new weapons do you think they got?

Which weapon was commonly used in the trenches during World War 1?

1. Rifle
2. Artillery
3. Machine Gun
4. Tank

Which gas was first used as a chemical weapon in World War 1?

1. Mustard Gas
2. Phosgene
3. Tear Gas
4. Chlorine

Which weapon was known as the 'Big Bertha' during World War 1?

1. Howitzer
2. Bolt-Action Rifle
3. Grenade
4. Flamethrower

Which country joined the Allies in 1917?

1. Italy
2. Australia
3. Japan
4. United States

Which alliance was formed by France, Britain, and Russia?

1. Axis Powers
2. Triple Alliance
3. Triple Entente
4. Central Powers