First Battle of the Marne World War I

How did the first Battle of the Marne change the course of World War I and impact the strategies used by both sides for the rest of the war? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the first Battle of the Marne during 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 - Joseph Joffre primary source quote analysis with scaffolding questions
First Battle of the Marne document analysis with scaffolding questions
Battle of the Marne map analysis with scaffolding questions
Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why was the First Battle of the Marne a turning point in WWI, and how did it affect the outcome of the early phase of the war?
Answer key for teachers (suggested)
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