What Started World War I?
Grade 8th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can evaluate the relative importance of the long-term 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 of World War I were militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism.
- 2
Due to imperialist desires, Kaiser Wilhelm II oversaw a growing influence of military leaders, such as General von Moltke, who believed war was unavoidable with Russia.
- 3
The Triple Entente was formed in 1907 between France, Britain, and Russia because they were worried about the growing power of Germany and the Triple Alliance.
Practice Questions
8 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Based on the video, list the four MAIN causes of World War I. Rank these causes in order of importance, from most important to least important, and briefly explain why you ranked them that way.”
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