What Caused World War I?
Grade 11th Grade · Social Studies · 60 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can identify the major causes of World War I.
Warm-Up Video
Korczyk's Class · 8:08
4 MAIN Causes of World War I Explained
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The four MAIN underlying causes that created the conditions for World War I were militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism.
- 2
Due to the Naval Defense Act, Great Britain adopted the Two Power Standard in 1889, which meant their navy had to be as powerful as the next two powers combined.
- 3
The unification of Germany upset the balance of power in Europe, leading to the formation of the Triple Alliance between Germany, Austria, and Italy, and the Triple Entente between France, Britain, and Russia.
Practice Questions
12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“List and briefly explain the four MAIN causes of World War I as discussed in the video.”
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