Armistice World War I

Why did the armistice and Kaiser Wilhelm II’s abdication mark a turning point for Germany and the end of World War I? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the armistice at the end of World War I. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge.

Included in this resource:

Do Now - Armistice primary source painting analysis with scaffolding questions
Armistice document analysis with scaffolding questions
Soldier letter to parents on the armistice primary source document analysis with scaffolding questions
Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the armistice and the abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm II shape Germany’s future after World War I?
Answer key for teachers (suggested)
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