Put yourself in the position of a journalist during World War I. Write a short article of at least three paragraphs explaining the conditions where you are
for the people you are observing. Describe what you see, what you smell,
what you hear, and what surrounds you.
Your article must include information that answers the following questions:
Where are you? Are you in the trenches, visiting in a hospital, or
somewhere else
Were the soldiers, medical personnel, and others you are observing
volunteers or were they conscripted? How do they feel about the
process?
What might be unique about the experiences of the African
Americans, Hispanic Americans, and women during the war? How
are the experiences similar to those had by other Americans fighting
or working abroad?
Which of the new technologies of WWI have your observed? Based
on your observations, how are these technologies impacting the war
in Europe?