Lesson 2: Mapping the Powers

Introduction

 

Important Icon In this lesson, you will take a look at a map and record the countries that were

considered Neutral, Allied powers, and Central Powers. Important Icon

Focus Questions:

What caused World War I?

Why did the U.S. want to stay out of the war for so long? 

World War I Map

Hello, students! Today we will continue to look at the very beginning of World War I. You will take a look at a colored map and identify the countries that were considered neutral, allied, and central powers. 

  In your journal:  To prepare, make a three-column chart like the one below.

Draw a 3 column table. Record the countries from the map. Label columns with Neutral, Allied Powers, and Central Powers.

Activity

Now that your chart is ready, take a look at the map below. Notice the colors yellow, green, and red. Use the key to determine if the countries were neutral, allied, or central powers. Record the names of the countries on your chart in your Social Studies journal.

Mapping the Powers Image

 

Now that you have a better understanding of WHO was first involved, we will now take a closer look at what happens next!

    

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