Year 9A & Year 9B
Today we are going to continue with the introduction to our first topic: World War One.
Follow the instructions step by step:
1.
Let’s see how well you know the countries in Europe…
…on a 1914-map of Europe!!
Stick the map into your book and then label the various places on the map.
(If not completed in previous lesson…)
2.
Mark the map:
3.
p.9-10
4.
Complete the following tasks on causes of WW1:
Read the following…
5.
Militarism
There was fierce competition between nations to see who could have the strongest armies.
Alliances
Because of the alliance system in Europe, more countries were drawn into conflict than was necessary.
Imperialism
There was rivalry between countries to see who could have the most colonies.
Nationalism
National groups wanted their freedom / independence – e.g. groups in Austria-Hungary, like the Bosnians.
6.
So, what caused WW1? Here is a very brief overview…
What Caused the First World War? (1:51 minutes long)
7.
Complete the following Tasks:
Task 1:
Task 2:
Task 3
Task 4
Simplified version…
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