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Summary
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The
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 Causes
of the Great War |
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Interactive
exploration by the Learning curve site (PRO). Fantastic
presentation, together with accessible text. Pupils can click on
many images to access source activities such as a quiz on the map of
1914 and work on the Schlieffen Plan to name only two. |
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| The
Great War |
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Part
of the EuroHist
website, there is plenty of clear and useful information about the
causes of the war. Sections on 'Europe 1871-1914', with 'Causes'
provide a fine summary. |
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beginners guide to the Balkans |
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Worthwhile
background information about the Balkan area. Interactive maps
together with an excellent timeline
help to explain the situation that has existed for quite some time. |
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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, especially
when combined with the next site: |
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| Explanation
of causes |
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Splendid,
but a little too in-depth for direct Key Stage 4 use. This site
provides an outline of the economic, social, intellectual, political,
military and diplomatic causes of war. |
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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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| The
day that sparked the war |
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| The
Black Hand |
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Text
heavy, but nevertheless interesting and useful information on the
formation of the Black Hand, the group who 'sparked' WWI. Links to
further relevant areas. |
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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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| Sarajevo,
28 June 1914 |
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Detailed
notes on the events of this most important day. Splendid diagram
of the Archduke's final journey - useful and clear! Further
links are provided. |
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| Death
of an Archduke |
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Information
about the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his
wife. A beneficial summary of events - good reference material. |
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