What really caused the outbreak of WWI?
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- In this lesson, we will review the different causes of the First World War and come to a judgement as to their relative importance.
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5 Questions
Q1.
A patriot loves...?
their car
their family
their pets
Q2.
Which nation was first to produce the Dreadnought?
France
Germany
Russia
Q3.
What was the Dreadnought, released in 1906?
A type of aircraft
A type of rifle
A type of tank
Q4.
Which of these are Balkan nations?
Bosnia and Germany
Estonia and Spain
France and Belgium
Q5.
During which century were Germany and Italy unified?
15th
18th
20th
5 Questions
Q1.
On which date did Germany invade France?
26th July 1914
28th July 1914
28th June 1914
Q2.
What is meant by the term 'trend' in a historical context?
A feature of a period which is not significant to causing another event
A style of argument popular with academic historians
A sudden event which sparks another
Q3.
What did historian A.J.P Taylor identify as a cause of the war?
Airport Capacity
Road networks
Shipping routes
Q4.
Which of these factors is best identified as a short term trigger when considering the outbreak of war?
The creation of the 'Dreadnought' warship in 1906
The Kaiser's speech in Tangiers Morocco in 1905
The Unification of Germany in 1871
Q5.
What is meant by the term 'argument' to a historian?
A debate conducted entirely in writing
A source of information for forming their position
A subject that angers them