Report on a Country/Empire Involved in World War I

Using the country or empire you were assigned,  follow these instructions to complete your report.

Go to the web site:  http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/FWW.htm You may also use any resources we have available.

Rubric for Report on a Country/Empire Involved in World War I

Using the country or empire you were assigned, please follow these instructions to complete your report.

Note: If your country is the U.S.A. you will receive assistance and will not use the web site above.

In the year 1913:

1. Your geographical location

    Who are your neighbors to the north, south, east, and west?

    If you have colonies or possessions, who are their neighbors to the north,

    south, east, and west?

    Was your country ever a part of the old Roman Empire?

 

2. What is (are) the main religion(s) in your country?

 

3. Your military strength

    How many soldiers in your army?

    How big is your navy?

    What wars have you been involved with in the last 50 years?

    What "secret weapons" or advances in technology do you have?

4. Treaties and alliances

    What treaties or ententes have you entered into?

    Why would it have been difficult to think well of your alliance partner(s) before     

     now?

    Were you involved in the 1st and 2nd Balkan war? If so, how?

5. What is your position (action) on August 1, 1914?

6. Your government

    Who is the leader?

    What type of government is it?

7. Make a small rendition of your country's flag and affix it to your report.

Scoring: 50 points total is possible

     -35 points possible for answering all the questions

     -10 points possible for using complete sentences

     -5 points possible for correct and complete heading on paper

     -5 extra credit points for inclusion of map with your country highlighted

Note: If your country is the U.S.A. you will receive assistance and will not use the web site above.

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