Trench Warfare and the Western Front

Why did trench warfare lead to a stalemate on the Western Front during World War I, and how did new technology eventually help break the deadlock? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of trench warfare and the lives of soldiers on the Western Front. 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 - German soldiers fighting from a trench primary source photo analysis with scaffolding questions
Trench Warfare and the Western Front document analysis with scaffolding questions
Private Frederick Dickinson primary source letter excerpt analysis with scaffolding questions
Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why did trench warfare have such a significant impact on the lives of soldiers during World War I, and how did it change the ways wars were fought in the future?
Answer key for teachers (suggested)
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