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3 Journal: Write Your Own Big-Picture Journal

Narrative

World History Sem 2 (S3402854) Clay Sanders

Points possible: 10 Date: ____________

In this journal activity, you will write your own historical account of the major events that took place
between 1914 and 1950. Use your own words in the clearest way you can. You will be graded primarily
on the completeness and clarity of your writing.

Terms:

total war
World War I
World War II

Directions:

1. First, think of a creative or descriptive name for this time period. For example, you might name
the time period before the development of agriculture "Life Before Farming" or "Hunting to
Survive." ​Make this name the title of your journal entry.
2. Write a journal entry that is at least three paragraphs long. Each paragraph should be at least
three sentences long. Make sure to also use the terms listed above at least once in your
writing. Your journal entry should address each of the following:
Summarize the major turning points or "game changers" of this period. What were
the biggest changes in how people lived, what people were able to do, or what
people valued and believed?
Identify the major regions of the world in which these changes occurred.
 Predict the major impacts of these changes on human history. What impacts might
we see in the eras that follow this time period? What impacts can we still see or feel
today?

The Life of a Civilian In a Crisis

World War I took place between 1914 and 1918. Although the conflict began in Europe,
it involved countries as far away as the United States and Japan. World War I led almost directly
to World War II and set the stage for many other important events in the twentieth century.
Nearly 9 million soldiers died in battle, and civilian lives lost totaled an additional 13 million. In
total, counting battle casualties, civilian deaths, and victims of disease, the loss of life worldwide
surpassed 40 million.

World War II was fought between two main opposing forces, the Allies and the
Axis forces. The Axis powers; Germany, Italy, and Japan being the most dominant. On the other
hand, some of the countries in the Allied powers were Great Britain, the United States, France,
Australia, New Zealand, India, the Soviet Union, Canada, and Greece. At the end of World War
II, huge swaths of Europe and Asia had been reduced to ruins. When the war began in the late
1930s, the world's population was approximately 2 billion. In less than a decade, the war
between the Axis the Allied powers had resulted in 80 million deaths -- killing off about 4
percent of the whole world.

Both wars caused horrible damage to many countries. Some countries were left in ruins.
Their land was destroyed and many civilians lost everything. The total war lasted 10 years total.
World War 1 lasted 4 years, while World War 2 lasted 6 years. Civilians had to rebuild cities,
homes, and gain back money they lost. Both World Wars greatly affected many countries.
Requirements Points Points
Possible Awarded

Clearly and completely address each of the three topics listed above 4
in your journal entry.

Use these social studies terms correctly: 2

total war
World War I
World War II

Write a minimum of three paragraphs; include a title for your journal 4

entry. (You can type your answer or write it by hand.)

TOTAL 10

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