| The
origins of WWI |
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A
comprehensive online lesson based on this site. It guides users
through European events leading up to the outbreak of WWI, testing
knowledge and understanding as you progress. |
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| The
British Empire |
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A
site dedicated to the British Empire. A useful starting place
where pupils can research how powerful Britain was at the turn of the
Century. |
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 Causes
of the Great War |
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Interactive
exploration by the Learning curve site (British Public Record
Office). Fantastic presentation, together with accessible text. By the text pupils can click on the images to access
activities such as a quiz on the map of 1914. Tremendous
potential! |
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| The
Road to War |
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A
well explained and succinct page that summarises the leadup to WWI in
one page. A good introduction to more detailed research. |
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| Summer
1914 |
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From
Trenches on the web, this page provides a summary of Summer 1914, and
why Europe was on the brink of war. Excellent detail with useful
links back to the early 1800s. |
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| The
'-isms' that caused the war |
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A
Thinkquest site that explains how the First World War was caused by
Imperialism, Militarism and Nationalism. Very useful. |
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| Why
the war happened |
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This
site, part of the Anglia Campus material, provides information on all
the major causes of WWI. Good navigation together with splendid
images. |
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| Causes
of World War I |
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A
clearly designed yet detailed site that investigates the main causes
of WWI. This site goes into useful depth about each cause,
offering further links for additional information. |
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| Outbreak
of WWI |
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From
Spartacus, information about the individuals involved in the outbreak
of the First World War. Useful detail which is not available
elsewhere. |
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| Outbreak
of War |
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An
online lesson that is of great use. It clearly and simply goes
over the causes of WWI providing links and explanations for all the
different causes. |
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