The World at WarHow Were the Continents Involved in the Great War?

Purpose/Directions

The purpose of this activity is to build a comprehensive understanding of how nations/regions outside of Europe came to be involved in World War One. For each of the Nations/Regions/Continents listed, describe the extent of their involvement in either a Google Doc or Google Slides. Give at least 4-5 bullet points to describe the involvement/impact for each. Images are not required, add only if you think it will make your product stronger.

The World at War

North AmericaWhy and how did the United States of America get involved in WWI?

Did Canada get into the War?

Was Mexico involved to any extent?

South AmericaDid any South American countries enter the war?

If so, what side did they enter on and how did they contribute to the war effort?

EuropeShouldn’t have too much trouble with this part.

How is Europe involved in WW1?

Southwest AsiaWhich SW Asian countries were involved?

How did Arab nationalists help the Allies?

AfricaHow were European possessions in Africa used in WW1?

Who was General Lettow-Vorbeck and what is significant about his time in WW1?

IndiaHow did India’s population contribute to the war effort for the Allies?

Why would they help to such a great extent?

AsiaIdentify which Asian nations entered the war.

What were their accomplishments throughout the conflict?

Oceania (Australia/New Zealand)

Which side did these 2 nations enter the War on?

What operations were they apart of?

Where in the world did they fight?