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Britain and World War I

Britain and World War I

The First World War transformed British society. Nick Dennis explores why Britain entered the conflict and how people in Britain experienced the war.

Key Ideas

As this video progresses, key ideas will be introduced to invoke discussion.

Key Ideas

Think about the following questions as you watch the video


  1. 03:09 Why did Britain build such a large navy?
  2. 04:08 What caused the arms race with Germany, and why did Britain win it?
  3. 05:41 Who typically served in the Guards Regiments?
  4. 08:03 How did Belgium’s situation lead Britain into war
  5. 11:05 Why is the poppy a symbol of World War I?