PPT-World War One Research Project

Patricia Methven Director of Archives amp Information Management Geoff Browell Senior Archives Services Manager Kings College London Purpose of project To survey the availability of hard copy and digital resources relating to the First World War in UK repositories. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 57513 2003 HighScope Educational Research Foundation 21 Language and Literacy Language and Literacy Language and Literacy Circle one Item Q R S T U V W X Circle one Level 12345 Date Observer Circ Isolationism and Neutrality. © Student Handouts, Inc.. Isolationism and Neutrality. BASIC DEFINITIONS. Isolationism. – Neutral with no trade. Nation’s foreign policy calls for neither economic nor political ties with other countries. To understand the role of women and children in world war one. Weaponry before the war?. Before the war most battles were fought with swords and guns had become more popular. World War One saw a new type of fighting. It saw the countries digging trenches and fighting over deserted and damaged land in the middle called “no-man’s land.” . (Note: “World War I” is an American term. The correct terminology in Canada [and Britain] is “The First World War”). The Old World Order. In 1914, the world was dominated by imperialist empires. Almost all of these empires were based in Europe. As a result, empires like the British, German, French, Italian, Austro-Hungarian, Russian and Ottoman were in constant competition, particularly in Africa.. ). THE GREAT WAR. THE WAR TO END ALL WARS. THE CENTRAL POWERS . (. THE BAD GUYS. ). GERMANY, ITALY AND THE AUSTRIA-HUNGARIAN . EMPIRE. ALSO THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE (BIG MISTAKE!). THE TRIPLE ENTENTE . (. THE GOOD GUYS. Lobj: to conclude our investigation into the causes of World War One. Checklist and highlighter. Letters to parents. The World changed in 1871. 1871 = war between France & Prussia (soon to be Germany). The Allies & Axis Powers converted to total war for the second time in 20 years . When World War II began, Germany used a “lightning war” strategy called blitzkrieg that relied on fast, strong attacks using air raids, artillery, & tanks. The Allies & Axis Powers converted to total war for the second time in 20 years . When World War II began, Germany used a “lightning war” strategy called blitzkrieg that relied on fast, strong attacks using air raids, artillery, & tanks. DRIVING QUESTION:.  How can . the . immense human . costs . of World War II . be properly acknowledged?. OUTCOME. :. . To cooperatively develop a . compelling and thoughtfully researched . proposal for a memorial . It was a global military conflict that took place mainly in Europe between 1914 & 1918.. It was a . total war. which left great devastation, millions dead and shaped the modern world.. World War I created a decisive break with the old world order that had emerged after the Napoleonic Wars. The results of World War I would be important factors in the development of World War II; 21 years later. Causes of WWI. Imperialism. Nationalism. Alliance System. Militarism. Start of World War One. The southeastern region of Europe was known as a “powder keg” . Many national groups in the region tried to break free from Austria-Hungary. M – . Militarism. : Fascination with war and a strong military. A – . Alliances. : Agreements among varying nations to help each other out. I – . Imperialism. : Building empires and competition for markets. The “MAIN” Causes of WWI. . The underlying causes that created a powder keg in Europe that was ready to explode.. Militarism:. The large European powers began an industrial military arms race.. World War II and Cold War Paulding County : U.S. History Standards SSUSH19 Examine the origins, major developments, and the domestic impact of World War II, including the growth of the federal government.