Instruments of World War I DBQ 

 
Engage with the Instruments of World War I DBQ Google Slides to explore each of the WWI
technology advancements. Complete this worksheet by taking notes on key information that you
have gained on each topic.

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Directions​:​ As you read the assigned text, answer the following questions in ​COMPLETE SENTENCES​.
Answers should be written in complete sentences that explain your answer. You can use multiple sentences or
lengthy sentences that include the word BECAUSE. Incomplete answers will receive partial credit.

Trench Warfare

1. What is trench warfare? War that took place in trenches which were dugout tunnels which
provided soldiers protection from bullets.

2. Why was trench warfare It led to the improvement of weapons like machine guns and artillery
important in WWI? and also led to modern warfare.

3. Explain how trench The front trenches had barbed wire around them and it stopped any
warfare was used in gunshots from the enemy. There were more trenches behind the
WWI. front trench for soldiers to live at. Caves were used to hide from
artillery fire and small trenches to communicate with the front line.

War on the Ground

4. How did the Development had a greater effect on the battlefields of World War I
development of heavy than heavy artillery. Artillery developed throughout the war, it
artillery impact the became more dangerous and larger, easier to handle and more
battlefields? accurate in their fire. Some examples are German-built ‘Paris guns.

5. How did the The Development of flamethrowers affected war on the ground in a
development of terrifying way. The weapon uses​ gas that has pressure that shoots
flamethrowers affect war burning oil or gasoline up to 40 metre​s away. It ​filled trenches,
on the ground? landing on both equipment and people and forcing them to withdraw
from the trenches.

6. How were tanks used as Tanks were used as an offensive in World War 1. It ​proved a most
an offensive weapon in useful offensive weapon but they could not move faster than just a
WWI? few kilometres per hour and proved susceptible to breakdown and
immobility. It was called ‘landships’.

War in the Air

7. Explain the evolution of Aircrafts at this time became better and they were used in wars and
aircraft during WWI. became fighters and bombers used to kill or injure enemies.
8. How were aerial attacks
used in WWI and what
were the primary targets
being bombed?
9. How did the German
navy use Unterseeboots
as a military tactic during
WWI?
10. Why did Germany make
the decision to sink
civilian vessels without
warning?
11. What type of chemical
weapons were used in
WWI?
12. Explain how chemical
weapons impacted
troops in WWI (provide
examples).
13. Share your top three big
takeaways, on Animals
at War, gained from
these photos.
The aerial attacks were used to shut down or interrupt the process
of supplies for their enemies, civilians or factories.
War in the Sea
The German Unterseeboots were measured at more​ than 13 million
gross register tons during the war. THe Germans sent the ​U-boats
into the North Sea to improve its odds at sea. It also proved their
might, sinking HMS Pathfinder and HMS Formidable, among others.
Germany made the decision to sink civilian vessels without warning
and they formed an effective blockade of German ports using
smaller vessels, stopping vital supplies from reaching shore. It
turned its U-boats on the unarmed civilian merchant ships keeping
Britain fed and armed with supplies provided by the United States.( I
had to copy this because there was not other way of writing it)
Chemical Weapons in WWI
They used chlorine gas, tear gas, mustard gas, and phosgene gas​.
Chlorine gas would create acid on wet bodies slowly eroding
tissues. Tear gas would cause shortness of breath, or blurred vision.
Mustard gas would mess up the lungs if someone breathed it in and
it can also cause eye irritation. Phosgene gas caused heart
problems and breathing problems.
Animals at War (Slides 1-15)
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- Horses- were important in the war because they were used to
transport soldiers or soldiers that are injured or even vital
supplies. They can move long distances.
- Messenger Dogs- are important because they can transport
information on a topic or from someone or transport a letter.
They can also do the same job as British dogs because they
can transport vital supplies such as bandages
- .Pigeons- are important in war because they can capture
important information for a nation of their enemy. They have
a camera attached which can capture anything important.
Animals at War (Slides 16-30)
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14. Share your top three big Pigeons were important during World War 1 and was a secret way
takeaways, on Animals to transport information from one place to another. Other animals
at War, gained from like dogs, camels and horses were used for transporting supplies.
these photos. Cats were used for protection and for eating mice or rats. Animals
were treated harshly by the soldiers.

Animals at War (Slides 31-45)

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15. Share your top three big
takeaways, on Animals
at War, gained from
these photos.
- Camels- are important because they can carry heavy loads
and they can go for long distances without water.
- Mules- carry vital supplies, carry artillery, and they even can
carry wounded soldiers back to the trench or to the medical
station
- Cats- provided protection, eat mice and rats before they can
chew on ropes or spread diseases.