Century of Conflict
Driving Question: What caused the global conflicts from 1914 to 1991, and how did people experience this period of global war?
The twentieth century was shaped by war, but why did these global conflicts happen—and how did people live through them? In this lesson, you’ll gain an overview of the causes, consequences, and human experiences of war from 1914 to 1991.
Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate how events and processes of the long nineteenth century contributed to global conflict in the century that followed.
- Use the course frames to evaluate how a century of global conflict reshaped human communities in the twentieth century.
Vocab Terms:
Begin learning about the global conflicts of the twentieth century by looking back at the long nineteenth century. You will examine how political, economic, and social changes from earlier eras helped create the tensions that led to World War I.
Agree or disagree? Evaluate some statements before you dive into Unit 8—then see how accurate you were when you get to the end of the unit.
This unit is particularly emotional. This video begins with an anecdote about a Jewish boy murdered in the Holocaust. The story of how the boy used art and science fiction to get through dark times can help students connect to this history, but this story—and many others in this unit—can be difficult for students to process. For support, check out this blog post, in which OER Project teachers offer advice for teaching challenging topics.
Get a big-picture view of the forces that shaped the twentieth century. In this video and article, you'll explore how global conflicts, shifting power, and new technologies defined this era—and begin to uncover the causes and consequences of war on a global scale.
-
Guiding Questions
-
Guiding Questions
History is full of conflict, but how we understand that conflict depends on the frame we use. The videos and activity will help you apply the frames to analyze the causes and effects of global wars and how people experienced them from 1914 to 1991.
-
Guiding Questions
-
Guiding Questions
A world war doesn’t start over nothing. Use your knowledge of the long nineteenth century and developments like imperialism and colonialism to make predictions about World War I.
Being able to provide clear and supportive writing feedback to a classmate isn’t just helpful to them—it will also help you develop your own understanding of strong writing.