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Lesson Objectives

 
What you will do in this lesson

Investigate the causes of the First World War

Use on screen information to answer interactive questions

Explore why a European war broke out in 1914

Work through events in Europe leading up to the outbreak of war
Prior knowledge required

The different countries of Europe - but there are maps to help you!

No real knowledge
What you will learn

How each nation was involved in the outbreak of war

How one gunshot led to the deaths of millions of people 
At the end of this lesson you should

Be able to explain the causes of the First World War

Know about the troubles in Europe leading to WWI

Have completed your worksheet on the key points

Be able to describe the outbreak of war in your own words



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