Purpose
Create maps showing Europe before and after World War I to identify territorial changes.
Assignment Prompt
In this assignment, you will conduct research, then use what you have learned to create a map of Europe
in 1914 and a map of Europe after World War I. Then, you will compare the two maps to identify territorial
changes.
Assignment Instructions
Step 1: Gather materials and necessary information.
a) Review the research sites provided in each section.
b) Ask your teacher whether you will be using presentation, drawing, or artistic software to
develop the map, or if you will be downloading, printing, and then completing your map
before scanning it into the computer.
Step 2: Read and follow each set of instructions carefully before you begin.
a) Follow all instructions for labeling your map.
b) Use drawing software (if making an electronic version) or colored pencils (if you have
downloaded and printed your map) to color the map as instructed.
c) Complete the questions on the research page.
Step 3: Create a map of Europe in 1914.
a) Download and print out the blank map worksheet included in this document. If you will be
using drawing software, copy and save the blank maps in the appropriate program.
b) Label these countries: Great Britain (also called the United Kingdom), France, Germany,
Austria-Hungary, Italy, Russia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Greece, Norway, the
Netherlands, the Ottoman Empire, Portugal, Spain, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, and
Switzerland.
c) Label the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, the Baltic Sea, the Black Sea, and the
North Sea.
d) Draw the western front in red.
e) Color bodies of water blue.
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f) Color the countries of the Central powers in one color, the Allied powers in a second color,
and neutral colors in a third.
g) Add a compass rose.
h) Create a key for your map.
Step 4: Create a map of Europe after World War I.
a) Label these countries: Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Denmark,
Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey,
the Soviet Union (formerly Russia), and Yugoslavia.
b) Label the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, the Baltic Sea, the Black Sea, and the
North Sea.
c) Color bodies of water blue.
d) Color in green the territory held by the German Empire in 1914.
e) Color in brown the territory held by Austria-Hungary in 1914.
f) Color in purple the territory held by Russia in 1914.
g) Color in orange the territory held by the Ottoman Empire in 1914.
h) Outline the newly created countries in red.
i) Add a compass rose.
j) Create a key for your map.
Step 5: Evaluate your work using this checklist.
When you can answer “yes” to all of the questions, you are ready to submit your maps.
Yes No Evaluation Question
On the “Europe in 1914” map, did you label Austria-Hungary, France, Great Britain (also
called the United Kingdom), Germany, Italy, Russia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Greece,
Norway, the Netherlands, the Ottoman Empire, Portugal, Spain, Romania, Serbia,
Sweden, and Switzerland?
Are the nations of the Allied and Central powers colored correctly on the “Europe in 1914”
map?
On the “Europe after World War I” map, did you label Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece,
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Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the Soviet Union (formerly Russia), and Yugoslavia?
On the “Europe after World War I” map, did you color the territories held by the German
Empire, Russia, and Austria-Hungary in 1914?
Are the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, the Baltic Sea, the Black Sea, and the
North Sea labeled on both maps?
Do both maps contain a key or legend?
Do both maps have a compass rose to show direction?
Did you identify territorial changes by completing the questions in section 3?
Did you use correct punctuation and grammar?
Do both maps present information in ways that will engage your audience?
Are your maps neat, easy to read, and visually appealing?
Do both maps include all of the required elements described above?
Step 6: Revise and submit your maps.
a) If you were unable to answer “yes” to all of the questions on the checklist, revise and save
your map before submitting it.
b) When you have completed your map, return to the virtual classroom and use the “Browse for
file” option to locate and submit your assignment. Ask your teacher for assistance if necessary.
Wilson and the War
Project: Create a Map
Title: Changes to Europe Before and After World War I
Introduction:
The purpose of this project is to create maps depicting Europe before and after World War I, and to identify the territorial changes that occurred as a result of the war. This assignment will involve conducting research, gathering necessary information, and using either drawing software or colored pencils to create the maps. The maps will be evaluated based on their accuracy, completeness, and visual appeal.
Step 1: Gather materials and necessary information
- Review the provided research sites for information on Europe before and after World War I
- Confirm with the teacher the preferred method of creating the maps, whether it is through presentation, drawing software, or hand-drawn and scanned.
Step 2: Read and follow instructions carefully
- Carefully follow instructions provided for labeling the maps and using appropriate colors
- Complete the questions on the research page to demonstrate understanding of the territorial changes.
Step 3: Create a map of Europe in 1914
- Download and print the blank map worksheet or save the blank maps in drawing software.
- Label countries such as Great Britain, France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy, Russia, and others as specified.
- Label the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, the Baltic Sea, the Black Sea, and the North Sea.
- Draw the western front in red.
- Color bodies of water blue.
- Color the countries of the Central Powers, Allied powers, and neutral countries in different colors.
- Add a compass rose.
- Create a key for the map.
Step 4: Create a map of Europe after World War I
- Label countries such as Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, and others as specified.
- Label the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, the Baltic Sea, the Black Sea, and the North Sea.
- Color bodies of water blue.
- Color territories held by the German Empire, Austria-Hungary, Russia, and the Ottoman Empire in 1914.
- Outline newly created countries in red.
- Add a compass rose.
- Create a key for the map.
Step 5: Evaluate your work using the checklist
- Review the checklist to ensure all requirements are met for both maps.
- Make any necessary revisions or corrections before submitting.
Step 6: Revise and submit your maps
- If any checklist question is answered "no," revise and save the map accordingly.
- Once completed, submit the maps through the virtual classroom using the "Browse for file" option.
Once submitted, the maps will be evaluated based on their accuracy, presentation, and overall quality.