Over There: Americans at War in World War I, Part 1 (of 2)

In Parts 1 and 2 of this interactive tutorial series, learn about the experiences of the Americans who served "over there" in Europe during World War I. Learn about doughboys, trench warfare, and some of the WWI veterans who would go to become famous Americans!

CLICK HERE to open Part 2.
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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Students
Instructional Time: 30 Minute(s)
Keywords: tutorial, U.S. History, Grade 11, World War I, WWI, The Great War, AEF, American Expeditionary Force, Woodrow Wilson, John J. Pershing, "Black Jack" Pershing, trench warfare, Allies, Central Powers, Over There, Selective Service Act, doughboys, women, minorities, African Americans, armistice, Sergeant York, The Great War, tutorials, interactive, elearning, e-learning
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials Social Studies - U.S. History - Grades 9-12

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