World War I - 9781502660831

The “War to End All Wars” didn’t live up to its original name, but it did forever change the world in many ways. New technology would end up changing the way future wars were fought, and the contributions of women to the war effort laid the groundwork for equal rights in many countries. This informative text, complemented by fascinating sidebars and discussion questions that promote critical thinking, gives readers a closer look at the ways World War I created global change on a massive scale. The text is enhanced with historical photographs and annotated quotes from historians and primary sources.