Sneak Peak at Written Portion of Test

Written Section

Write 1 paragraph to answer one of the following questions. Paragraph must include:

• A complex thesis statement
• 3 specific pieces of evidence/examples that support the thesis statement
• 3 correctly used vocabulary terms
• A conclusion sentence that summarizes your argument

1. What was the most significant cause of WWI?
2. Using specific examples, explain how wartime governments used propaganda to strengthen the war effort.
3. Describe the effects and human costs of WWI. Consider the following:
1. New warfare technology
2. Fighting strategies/styles
3. Long-term repercussions

Vocabulary

nationalism	Western Front	armistice
imperialism	Eastern Front	treaty
alliance	trench warfare	self-determination
militarism	unrestricted submarine warfare	disillusionment
assassination	propaganda	existentialism
total war	rationing