World War I Makes Learning Fun!
By Anna T. & Rachel J.
Causes
World War I was triggered by 3 things. First, Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in Bosnia by a Serbian nationalist. Second, in 1915, a German submarine torpedoed the Lusitania- a British passenger ship, killing 1,200 people. Last but not least, the Zimmerman Telegram. Germany promised Mexico US land if Mexico joined them.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand Assassination
Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated on June 28, 1914.
Lusitania Explosion
The explosion happened in 1915 and some Americans were on the ship.
Zimmerman Telegram
The United States got word about the Zimmerman Telegram and declared war on April 6, 1917.
Women's Role
Women took over jobs men left behind. New jobs were also created as part of the war effort, for example in factories. Women made weapons, tanks, and ammunition. Many women also served as nurses in the war. Some stayed home and grew fruits and vegetables. These were called victory gardens.
Dangerous Jobs For Women
Some of the jobs women had were dangerous like making weapons.
Nurses
Women also worked as nurses. They helped wounded soldiers. Many nurses were needed in WW1.
Victory Gardens
This is a poster to promote victory gardens. Many women stayed home and grew victory gardens.
End of War
At the end of the war, there were outcomes. The Allied Powers defeated the Central Powers! On the 11th