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Topic: World War OneTitle: What were the MAIN causes of World War One?Date:
Prior learning links
• Pupils to think about what has caused previous wars they have studied and link this to World War One.
• Pupils should have some prior knowledge through remembrance activities.
Learning PurposeBy the end of this lesson I will be able to know and remember how to...
• Describe the longterm reasons as to why countries went to war in 1914.
• Explain why the assassination of Franz Ferdinand is the trigger point.
• Evaluate who was to blame for cause World War One.
Future learning links
• Next lesson: Pupils will look at what life was like for soldiers on the frontline during World War One.
• End of Topic: KAP to be completed on this topic.
• End of Course: Useful prior knowledge for GCSE and Alevel modules
Subject specific vocabulary: Alliances, Empire, Imperialism, Militarism, Nationalism
Lesson reflection: Have you met the learning purpose? If so how?
What are your targets for future learning?
Highlight your achievements at the end of the lesson.
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Starter: What might cause war?Think about different wars you have learnt about in the past. Why might countries start to fight against each other? Make a list, try to come up with at least five reasons.
Causes of war
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Task 1: What were the longterm causes of WWI?
Challenge: How could these causes lead to war?Super Challenge: Which cause do you think would have been most significant? Explain fully.
There are 4 long term causes of World War One. These are known as the MAIN causes.
Militarism
Alliances
ImperialismNationalism
Task: Match up the key words with the definitions and the picture associated with that cause.
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Task 2: Why did the MAIN causes lead to war?
Challenge: Was war inevitable by 1914? If so, why? Explain fully.
Working in groups of four you will research why the MAIN causes led to war starting in 1914.
Each person should spend 5 minutes researching their own section and answering the questions.
You will then have 15 minutes to teach the rest of your group about your section until everyone in the group has a completed sheet.
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Learning Purpose Check: QuizClose your books and answer the questions from memory!
1. What were the four MAIN long term causes of World War One? (4 marks)
2. Who had the largest army during World War One? (1 mark)
3. Which THREE countries were a part of the Triple Entente? (3 marks)
4. What does imperialism mean? (1 mark)
5. What are the two types of nationalism from two different countries that you have learnt about which contributed to the start of World War One? (2 marks)
Bonus Question: Name and explain one example of how imperialism led to the start of World War One (3 marks)
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Learning Purpose Check: Quiz Answers
1. What were the four MAIN long term causes of World War One? (4 marks)Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism
2. Who had the largest navy during World War One? (1 mark) Britain
3. Which THREE countries were a part of the Triple Entente? (3 marks)Russia, Britain and France
4. What does imperialism mean? (1 mark)Taking control of land and territories in order to build an empire
5. What are the two types of nationalism from two different countries that you have learnt about which contributed to the start of World War One? (2 marks)German nationalism and Serbian nationalism
Bonus Question: Name and explain one example of how imperialism led to the start of World War One (3 marks) The Moroccan Crisis (Both France and Germany wanted to control Morocco and by 1905 Britain and France signed a treaty placing Morocco in France’s hands; both Germany and Morocco were unhappy about this. In 1911 Germany sent naval ships into France’s territory and this action nearly caused a World War. In order to keep Germany happy, they were given a small piece of land in the French Congo), the Bosnian Crisis (In 1871 AustriaHungary took over BosniaHerzegovina and it became a part of the Otooman Empire, this angered the Serbian people as they wanted independence) or Mobilisation (Serbia wanted freedom from the Ottoman Empire and prepared its military forces)
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Task 3: What was the trigger point for starting World War One?
Challenge: Why can this event be described as the trigger point of World War One?
Whilst the MAIN causes are important, World War One would not have happened if the trigger hadn't been lit. However, on 28th June 1914 everything changed when Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was assassinated (shot dead).
Task: Watch the short video about Ferdinand's assassination and answer the questions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XS1gROq5iZ8
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Task 4: What was the impact of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Challenge: 'The main cause of World War One was the system of Alliances' How far do you agree with this question? Write a despite conclusion to answer this question.
You are a British Journalist based in Sarajevo. You have been asked to write the newspaper front page for the day after the assassination. Using what you have learnt in the video, and the additional information sheet, write a newspaper article discussing what has happened and what impact it might have.
You must include the following in your article: • A newspaper title (e.g. The Daily Mail)• A headline (e.g. Archduke Assassinated)• A short introductory paragraph including who, what,
where, when?• An explanation of the events of the day• A small picture with caption.• An interview with an eye witness• A discussion about what might happen next you
may want to do this as an interview with an expert.
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Learning Purpose Check: Think, Pair, Share1. What can you see in this source?
People, representing different countries and they are threatening to hit each other.
2. What is the message of this source?
The message is that if one country starts a war then the rest will follow in retaliation.
3. What can Source A tell us about causes of World War One? Use the source and your own knowledge to support your answer. (7 marks)
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Task 5: What did the European nations want to achieve in World War One?
Challenge: Which country do you think is most to blame for starting World War One? Explain fully.
Prior to World War One starting, the major countries of the world had already been split into two groups.
Germany, Italy and AustriaHungary made up the Triple Alliance. Great Britain, France and Russia made up the Triple Entente. Task: It is important to understand why these countries would want to go to war with each other. Go around the room and fill in the sections of your map by reading why the different countries disliked or supported each other.
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Topic: World War OneTitle: What were the MAIN causes of WWI?Date:
Prior learning links
• Pupils to think about what has caused previous wars they have studied and link this to World War One.
• Pupils should have some prior knowledge through remembrance activities.
Learning PurposeBy the end of this lesson I will be able to know and remember how to...
• Describe the longterm reasons as to why countries went to war in 1914.
• Explain why the assassination of Franz Ferdinand is the trigger point.
• Evaluate what the most important cause of World War One was.
Future learning links
• Next lesson: Pupils will look at what life was like for soldiers on the frontline during World War One.
• End of Course: KAP to be completed on this topic.
Lesson reflection: Have you met the learning purpose? If so how?
What are your targets for future learning?
Highlight your achievements at the end of the lesson.
Subject specific vocabulary: Alliances, Entente, Empire, Imperialism, Militarism, Nationalism