Introduction
Explore newspapers of World War I, and enter homefront of the world of the 1900s. Individuals living at home relied on the media to relay events, turing points, and happenings around the world.
Task
Historical Investigation!
Using the the link provided, you will begin a historical investigation of newspapers during World War I. You will complete the WebQuest by answering questions on your graphic organizer, and using your notes to create a Headline! News Summary sheet. You can get these from your teacher.
Process
Begin by exploring the newspapers found on the links below.
1) Complete the following steps:
- Go to the Library of Congress World War I Declarations by clicking here.
- Click on the source titled, "War Declared," and answer the following questions on your organizer:
- Why did Austria-Hungry and Serbia (Servia) declare war on each other?
- Based on the readings, which countries do you think allied with Austria-Hungry?
- Go back to the World War I Declarations page and click on "British Now In Big War." Answer the following questions:
- Looking at the map provided, how did The Times see World War I unfolding?
- Now, go to this link, and search the database with BOTH of the following terms:
- "World War I" AND "Battles"
- Find ONE Article that discusses World War I battles. Then, on your graphic organizer, answer the following questions:
- What newspaper are you reading?
- When was it published?
- What is the title?
- What is the article about?
Conclusion
Newspapers were a significant means of relaying war news during World War I. Individuals on the homefront utilized these papers in order to read about battles, tactics, turing points, etc. Today, the media has an arguably greater role in relaying information to the populace. Much like those living during World War I, we rely on the news for information about sports, weather, politics, and the like.
Class Discussion Question: How has the media changed over time?