Unit 5: Crisis and Change
Lesson B: Global Effects of a Total War
Activity 5: Total War and Civilians - Suffering
Governments and civilians alike have to balance nationalist and patriotic sentiments during times of war with the reality of casualties and civilian hardships. Now, as you view the map, try to balance the feelings of patriotism and nationalism with the statistics shown.
Directions: Select each continent on the map, read the information about casualties, and try to balance the feelings of patriotism and nationalism with the statistics shown. After studying the map, complete the next section on your student resource.
Written Activity - Student Resource
Answer the questions on your Student Resource: Total War.
- Explain how this information about casualties supports/does not support the idea that World War I was a total war.
