The Causes of the First World War Lesson
Learning objectives
In this lesson, students will examine the four main causes of the First World War through the MAIN acronym: Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, and Nationalism. They will also explore how these causes came together in the real world through the Moroccan and Bosnian Crises, gaining a clearer understanding of why a single act of aggression had the potential to draw most of Europe into war by 1914. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading and research options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.
How would you like to learn?
Option 1: Reading
Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet below:
Step 2: Answer the set questions by reading the following webpage:
Option 2: Internet research
Download a copy of the research worksheet and use the internet to complete the tables.
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Extension activities
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