Second Battle of the Marne, World War I

Why was the Second Battle of the Marne a turning point in World War I, and how did the involvement of American troops influence its outcome? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of turning point battles 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 - Second Battle of the Marne primary source political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions
Turning Points of World War I document analysis with scaffolding questions
Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the Battles of Chateau-Thierry, Belleau Wood, and the Second Battle of the Marne impact the overall outcome of World War I?
Answer key for teachers (suggested)
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