1. Causes of WWI

2. DO NOW
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Learning Target: I will identify the four main causes of the first world war.
Success criteria: I can describe why World War I started by applying my knowledge of the four main causes.
Why is it important?
The first world war showed how dangerous one isolated event can become on a larger scale. Issues like Syria have the possibility of creating a similar situation.

3. At the start of the 20th century, European nations had mostly been at peace for almost 100 years.
As new nations formed within Europe and the control of territories overseas created competition, intense rivalries between countries were created
The great powers of the world were pushed toward war by four distinct factors...

4. Simulation
Rather than simply reading or talking about these, we will be participating in a class activity to experience each cause firsthand.

5. Calvary
infantry

6. Debrief What were the effects of singing your group’s anthem?
Describe the race for territory in the second competition.
Why would a country want to spend time, money, and effort on its military?
When the winner was announced, what took place?

7. MAIN Causes of War

8. Nationalism
The intense belief in the superiority of one’s country over another and a desire to achieve cultural unity among all citizens.

9. Imperialism
Domination of a powerful nation over the political, economic, and cultural affairs of another nation or region

10. Militarism
The glorification of armed strength

11. Alliance
A formal agreement between two countries for mutual benefit