1. Explain what each of the following words mean:
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World War I
Activity 1 – Engage:
Explain what each of the following words mean:
Self Starter
Nationalism
Militarism
Imperialism

2. World War I Activity 2 – Explore:
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Activity 2 – Explore:
Write a paragraph explaining how Nationalism, Militarism and Imperialism might stir
up conflict amongst rival nations of the World?

3. World War I Reflect: What have we learnt so far? SMSC: Colonial
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Reflect:
Key vocabulary:
Colonial
Imperialism
Nationalism
Militarisation
Industrialisation
What have we learnt so far?
SMSC:
Cultural –
It is our history.
Moral –
How do you feel?
Which part of British Values does WWI represent?

4. Making progress in history today: Stretch and Challenge:
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Making progress in history today:
General Haig
Stretch and Challenge:
I can evaluate the importance of the data concerning The Great War
High Challenge:
I can use hierarchy to explain the importance of The Great War
Enlisted Men
Medium Challenge:
I can describe the historical importance of The Great War
Conchies

5. World War I Activity 3 -Transform:
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Activity 3 -Transform:
Nationalism, Militarism and Imperialism are Long Term Causes of WWI. Can you think of any other?
Explain briefly in a few sentences what the Short Term Causes of WWI were?

6. Recruits from the British Empire
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Recruits from the British Empire
When the war started Germany had 10 times as many soldiers as Britain. Other countries in the British Empire joined the war also, such as Canada, New Zealand, Australia, East Indies and South Africa. 1.4 million men from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh fought for Britain against Germany, 12 were awarded the VC, Britain’s highest award for bravery.

7. ‘Without the ‘soldiers of the Empire’ the British could not have won.’
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‘Our father, the King-Emperor of India (King George V of England) needs us, any of us who refuses to help him in his need should be counted among the worst polluted sinners. It is our duty to show loyalty to the British Government.’
A letter from a Sikh wounded in 1915
‘When Britain is at war, Canada is at war – there is no difference at all.’
The prime Minister of Canada in 1915
‘Without the ‘soldiers of the Empire’ the British could not have won.’
Ian Hislop, Channel 4 TV Programme

8. World War I Conscientious Objectors
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Conscientious Objectors
Some men believed that killing under any circumstances was wrong. 16,000 ‘conchies’ refused due to political or religious reasons.

9. LO: To add knowledge of World War I to prepare for the Controlled Assessment
Many conscientious objectors joined in the war effort by working in factories or mines or carrying stretchers on the battlefield. Around 1500 people refused altogether and were sent to prison. Conditions were made very hard and 69 died.

10. LO: To add knowledge of World War I to prepare for the Controlled Assessment
Germany tried to defeat Britain and France before USA joined the lines in 1918, they failed and were forced to retreat. Back home the German people were starving and their allies began to surrender. Kaiser Wilhelm II
Fled and Germany surrendered.
The British Prime Minister; David Lloyd George, made the following announcement to Parliament: ‘At this morning came to an end the cruellest and most terrible war that has ever been.’

11. World War I Casualties of War Canada – 56,000 USA – 117,000
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Casualties of War
Canada – 56,000
USA – 117,000
Britain – 662,000
France – 1,375,000
Italy – 650,000
Serbia – 45,000
Austria-Hungary – 1,200,000
Romania – 336,000
Turkish Empire – 325,000
Australia/New Zealand – 74,000
Germany – 1,774,000
Russia – 1,700,000
8.5 million soldiers died in WWI, while a further 21 million were wounded. Just after an Influenza outbreak killed a further 25 million

12. LO: To add knowledge of World War I to prepare for the Controlled Assessment
An area the size of Wales was destroyed in France during WWI, only poppies managed to grow there.
In 1919 poppies were collected and sold to raise money for war widows.

13. Activity 4 - Consolidate:
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Activity 4 - Consolidate:
Questions to consolidate your notes:
When was the ‘The Great War’?
Who was the British officer in charge?
How did the government try to increase the size of the British army?
Give 3 examples of the harsh conditions in the trenches?
Give 3 examples of how the Conscientious Objectors could expect to be treated?

14. Research and produce notes on Trench warfare during WWI.
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Homework Reminder:
Research and produce notes on Trench warfare during WWI.
Due in 1 week

15. World War I Activity 5 - Reflect:
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Activity 5 - Reflect:
1 Write one thing you have learnt this lesson.
2 What could you do to improve your progress?