{ Colonization to World War I 6th Grade

Use the map on page 330 of your textbook to answer the following questions: 1. Which countries were dominant colonial powers? 2. Which country possessed the most land? 3. On which continent were most colonies located? 4. Why would France and England (United Kingdom) want colonies in Asia? Challenge

Use the map on page 330 of your textbook to answer the following questions: 1. Which countries were dominant colonial powers? Great Britain (U.K.) and France … and Germany in Africa 2. Which country possessed the most land? United Kingdom 3. On which continent were most colonies located? Africa 4. Why would France and England (United Kingdom) want colonies in Asia? Raw materials for production and new markets for manufactured goods Challenge

M.A.I.N. and the spark Causes of WWI

M = Militarism Description: The policy of building up strong armed forces and an overall glorification of the military.

Countries built up strong armies to defend themselves and their new colonies. Tension increased as countries watched their neighbors build up their military.

A = Alliances Description: An alliance is an agreement between nations to help and support one another in war.

Countries joined together in alliances with other countries for protection. If one country was attacked, the others were obligated to help.

Alliance Activity

Write a paragraph explaining HOW militarism and alliances led to the fighting of World War I. Use complete sentences and support your answer with information from the notes and class discussion. Reflection Ticket Out the Door

This political cartoon symbolizes which of the long term causes of World War I? Challenge

Draw a political cartoon to represent one of the long term causes of World War I. Militarism or Alliances Challenge

I = Imperialism Description: The policy of building an empire by extending political, military and economic control over another area.

Empire building leads to conflict. Rivalries developed as European powers tried to grab up countries.

N = Nationalism Description: Nationalism is pride in one’s country.

Citizens felt fierce pride in their countries. Many colonies wanted freedom from control by other nations.

What does M. A. I. N. stand for? Circle the one that you think was the biggest reason we fought World War 1. Challenge

M.A.I.N. and the spark Causes of WWI

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand Archduke Ferdinand of Austria Gavrilo Princep June 28, 1914 The Spark

Write A Description in Your Own Words

ALLIED POWERS-France, Britain, United States, Italy and Russia CENTRAL POWERS- Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria Choosing Sides

European empire building in Africa & Asia contributed to WW1 because countries had built up resentments toward each other had developed strong militaries to protect their colonies had fierce pride in their countries and possessions

 Summarize on your own... Explain why World War 1 started. - Your answer needs to be written in complete be written in complete sentences sentences Empire Building Leads to War

Your official assignment …   You are to create a newspaper highlighting the major causes leading to World War 1.   Create news articles recounting the each of the M.A.I.N causes, include catchy headlines, and do not forget to include pictures with fitting captions below them.   You must also include an article about the Assassination of Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand and the Spark that set of World War 1. Requirements   A description of each of the M.A.I.N causes   A story explaining the Assassination of Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand   A story explaining how the M.A.I.N. long term causes and the spark worked together to pull all of Europe into World War I.   Each article must have a picture and a caption.   There needs to be a minimum of 3 articles but you are welcome to have more.   May be done on the computer or on paper DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS ON MONDAY Newspaper Assignment

PowerPoint Assignment

1. What were the four main causes of World War I? 2. What was the spark that started the war? Challenge

British soldiers try to keep their trench dry by pumping the water

 Write a post card from the perspective of a solider during World War I  Be sure to include a thorough description of what life was like during the war. Post Card Assignment

Your official assignment …   You are to create a newspaper highlighting the major causes leading to World War 1.   Create news articles recounting the each of the M.A.I.N causes, include catchy headlines, and do not forget to include pictures with fitting captions below them.   You must also include an article about the Assassination of Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand and the Spark that set of World War 1. Requirements   A description of each of the M.A.I.N causes   A story explaining the Assassination of Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand   A story explaining how the M.A.I.N. long term causes and the spark worked together to pull all of Europe into World War I.   Each article must have a picture and a caption.   There needs to be a minimum of 3 articles but you are welcome to have more.   May be done on the computer or on paper DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS ON MONDAY Newspaper Assignment