World War I for Kids and Teachers
For Kids
In 1914, there was an alliance system in place between various countries around the world, a system of secret treaties. These treaties were defensive - if someone attacks, we'll help you and you help us. When Austria-Hungary declared war on Russia in 1914, each country called on their alliances for assistance. Some countries remained neutral, but over 30 countries, from six different continents (Antarctica was not involved), lined up on one side or the other. This war was called the Great War. Today, we call it WWI.
The Start of World War I - What caused this war? (1914)
The War in Europe, 2 Fronts, and the Russian Revolution
Propaganda Posters in World War I
The Zimmermann Telegram (Jan 1917, published in US newspapers March 1, 1917)
America Enters the War (April 6, 1917), Woodrow Wilson, General Pershing and the AEF)
The Home Front in Britain, America, France, Germany and Russia
Germany Surrenders (1918) and the Versailles Treaty
Results and Effects of World War I
Interactive Games about WW1 for Kids
Interactive Quiz about WWI for Kids (ask mrdonn)
For Teachers
The Lusitania and Submarine Warfare, lesson plan (Donn)
The Zimmerman Telegram, lesson plan (Donn)
WW1 Propaganda Posters, lesson plan and powerpoint (Donn)
American Industry in WW1, converting civilian production to war goods, lesson plan (Donn)
Wilson's 14 Points, lesson plan (Donn)
The Treaty of Versailles, classroom simulation, group activity, roll playing (Donn)
Explore American History
For Kids and Teachers
Creating a New Nation
- New World Explorers
- Native Americans in Olden Times
- The 13 Colonies
- Road to Revolution
- The American Revolution
Creating a New Government
Western Expansion
- Jefferson and theNew Republic
- Louisiana Purchase
- Lewis & Clark
- War of 1812
- Monroe Doctrine
- Manifest Destiny
- The Oregon Trail
- Wagon Trains
- Pioneer Life & Frontier Life
- Trail of Tears
- The Alamo 1836, Texas Revolution
- Mexican - American War 1846-1848
- Gold Rush
Brink of the Storm and the Civil War
- Events Leading up to the American Civil War
- The Industrial Revolution
- American Civil War - 1861-1865
- People of the Civil War - Lincoln, Davis, Grant, Lee, Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Dred Scott and more
- 13th Amendment ending slavery forever
- Reconstruction, Carpetbaggers & Scalawags
- 14th & 15th Amendments
Growth in the West
The Nation Grows
World War I, The Great War
The Roaring 20s
The Great Depression
World War II
Slavery in America
Segregation for Kids - Civil Rights
US Holidays
QUIZZES - Interactive, with Answers for Student Review
For Teachers
Free for Classroom Use - American History Powerpoints and Presentations
American History Lesson Plans, Units, Activities, Projects for Teachers