Balkans Crisis
Learning Objective
I can evaluate the extent to which the Balkan crises contributed to the outbreak of World War I.
Lesson Flow
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The First Balkan War - Explained in 10 minutes
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Practice
7 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Describe two ways in which the First Balkan War altered the political landscape of the Balkans. How did these changes contribute to an environment conducive to the outbreak of World War I? Explain how the treaties and agreements signed after the Balkan Wars (e.g., Treaty of London) failed to resolve underlying tensions in the region. How did this failure contribute to the outbreak of World War I?”
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