Global Conflict
Driving Question: What were the causes of global conflict from 1900 to the present?
The first half of the twentieth century was unlike anything that came before. Nations around the world became embroiled in conflict. Two world wars, one from 1914 to 1918, and the other from 1939 to 1945, unleashed unprecedented amounts of devastation and wrought havoc upon nations, their people, and their economies. In this unit, you will explore how this era of conflict unraveled, as well as the grave consequences of that conflict.
Learning Objectives
- Explain how historical, internal, and global factors led to changes in various states after 1900 CE.
- Understand how different factors, both internal and external, led to global shifts in power after 1900.
Vocab Terms:
You’ll learn more about the causes of World War I in this lesson. First, analyze a cartoon to make your own hypothesis.
If you’re short on time, have students either watch the video or read the introduction article. Alternatively, you could split the class in half and assign the video to one half and the introduction to the other. As students read or watch, have them take notes on the main points. Then, have students pair up to share their notes.
The first half of the twentieth century saw two devastating world wars that involved nations, colonies, and economies in total conflict. This video explores how these wars began, the attempts to prevent them, and how the failures after World War I led to an even more destructive World War II.
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Guiding Questions
Should World War I and World War II be seen as parts one and two of the same conflict? This article examines the factors for both conflicts.
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Guiding Questions
What themes will be featured in this unit? Evaluate the statements and try your best to figure it out!
