The First World War - Meuse-Argonne Offensive

This lesson explores the Meuse-Argonne Offensive of 1918, a critical battle in World War I that significantly contributed to the war’s end. Students will examine the American experience during this offensive and its impact. Activities include video analysis, source-based research, creative project presentations, and a quiz to reinforce learning. The lesson concludes with a reflection on the offensive’s significance.

Lesson Content and Activities:

Introduction:

Watch a video on the Meuse-Argonne Offensive to understand its significance.
Discuss the main objectives and outcomes of the offensive.
Creative Project:

Students will create a project answering the question: “What was the American experience during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive and how did it contribute to the end of the war?”
Projects can be in various formats: website, presentation, essay, recorded documentary, etc.
Ensure inclusion of information from source materials (A-H).
Source-Based Research:

Complete tasks on source materials, such as studying maps, reading articles, and analysing photographs.
Source A: Overview and casualties of the offensive.
Source B: Map analysis.
Source C: American Expeditionary Force (AEF) trench lines and terrain.
Source D: The Lost Battalion’s challenges.
Source E: Historical impact and casualty figures.
Source F: Alvin York’s heroics.
Source G: Harlem Hellfighters’ contributions.
Source H: Photographs and descriptive adjectives.
Quiz:

Take a 10-question quiz to test understanding of key facts about the Meuse-Argonne Offensive.
Project Presentations:

Present projects to the class.
Provide and receive feedback based on content from sources.
Reflection:

Discuss the overall impact of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive on World War I.
Reflect on the American experience and the offensive’s role in leading to the armistice.
Resources:

Video link on the Meuse-Argonne Offensive
Source materials (A-H) for research
Quiz questions and answers
Project guidelines and rubric
Taken from a series of over 30 First World War lessons made by Wolsey Academy. They provide a thorough foundation of knowledge in this vital period of 20th Century History and each lesson looks to focus on a range of historical skills and exam techniques to equip students with knowledge and transferable research, analysis and study skills.

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