BEFORE YOU WATCH: Unit 7 Overview – Global Conflict

Use the "Three Close Reads" approach as you watch the video below.

Before you watch

Before you watch the video, it’s a good idea to open and skim the video transcript. And always read the questions below so you know what to look and listen for as you watch.

While you watch

What does total war mean?
Who was Jeanette Rankin?
What was “the war to end all wars” and how quickly was this proven wrong?
How did industrial imperialism lead to global conflict?
What made the world wars “total wars”?
How did nations attempt to prevent another global conflict, both during the interwar period after the First World War and after the Second World War?
Why did Jeanette Rankin vote against US entry into the Second World War?

After you watch

At the end of this video, Rachel Hansen poses a series of questions regarding war. Do you think that this era of global conflict and the creation of the United Nations have deterred future conflicts?
Do you agree with Jeanette Rankin’s votes against entry into both world wars? Explain your reasoning.

Now that you know what to look for, it’s time to watch. Remember to return to these questions once you’ve finished watching.

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