This lesson from a unit on 20th Century and Modern Poetry focuses on World War I and war poetry that resulted from the disillusionment and cynicism due to the high casualties and devastation. It features links to the Causes of World War...

In this textbook unit, students learn about the multiple causes of World War I, the dramatic and devastating changes in warfare, and the peace that remapped much of Europe. Along the way, they will evaluate this central question: Was...

In this activity, students analyze and explain the interrelationships between events in World War I.

Complete learning module on the origins of World War I. Includes article with map, photos, primary source excerpts and questions for discussion as well as four common core activities, instructions and handouts for students and teachers....

The causes of World War One and the countries involved are included in this extensive summary.

An essay on the causes of World War I from a Balkan perspective. Includes the following sections: Focusing on the Balkans, The Purpose of the Murder Itself, Serbian Blame: The Assassins, Serbian Blame: The Black Hand, Serbian Blame:...

Summarizes the major causes for the outbreak of World War I.

A comprehensive site filled with historically significant documents on the UK during World War I.

Eight lesson plans for exploring aspects of World War I, also known as the Great War, with instructions for introducing middle-school learners to the causes of the conflict; to the great symbol of the war's stalemate--the trenches; to...

Take this 5 question self-correcting quiz to test your knowledge of the causes of WWI. Hints are provided if needed.

A timeline showing the events between 1699 and 1914 that led to the outbreak of World War I, and one from 1915 to 1917 listing the events leading to America's involvement.

A five-part overview of the causes of World War I.

Provides a wealth of information about the origins of the World War I, and the maneuvers and alliances that took place in the years preceding it.

An excerpt from the memoirs of Kaiser Wilhelm II from July 1914 in which Wilhelm discusses the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and other various situations around the world which lead up to World War I.

Provides questions and answers for the causes of World War I.

Comprehensive learning module explores the root causes, main combatants, and resulting changes of World War I.

Site does a good job of giving an overview of most of the key aspects of World War I: the causes of the war, a timeline, weapons of war, etc. As a special feature you can listen to vintage audio of speeches and music of the WWI era.

Learn about the origins and reasons behind the outbreak of World War I. Globalization and military advancement are considered the major contributing factors leading to Europe's first major war since the fall of Napoleon.

A timeline of events that influenced the eventual outbreak of World War I. Many of the events have links to articles or more in-depth timelines.

A collection of images of twenty figures who played key roles in the buildup to World War I.

Takes a look at World War I focusing on the causes, the Western Front, America's entry into the war, the Russian Revolution, and the Treaty of Versailles.

Contains an essay on the "domestic tensions which may have affected diplomatic decision making in 1914."

A comprehensive slideshow presentation illustrates the four primary causes of the first World War in 1914. Enhance studying WWI with the details provided.

Exhaustive site including everything you need to know about World War I. Includes numerous links and a reference library. Contains a long list of biographies from this period.