Learn about the causes of World War I in song format! A great way to boost classroom engagement when introducing new topics.

Much has been written about what exactly caused World War I. As befits a true global war, the reality is that there isn't a single cause. There aren't even three causes. There are a vast array of causes. Today we'll get into just a few...

This video gives a brief description of the four main causes of World War I: Imperialism, Militarism, Nationalism, and alliances. Check out our TpT storeef='https://wwwwebsiterspayteachers.com/Store/Reading-Through-History'...

In which John Green teaches you about American involvement in World War I, which at the time was called the Great War. They didn't know there was going to be a second one, though they probably should have guessed, 'cause this one didn't...

What was World War I, and why did it change the world? In this video, we explain the key events, causes, and impact of World War I in a simple and engaging way for students and curious viewers. Learn about the assassination that sparked...

In which John Green ACTUALLY teaches about the Civil War. In part one of our two part look at the US Civil War, John looks into the causes of the war, and the motivations of the individuals who went to war. The overarching causes and the...

Benito Mussolini was a well known Socialist before World War 1. But the lead up to Italy's entry into the conflict caused a split between the Socialists and the pro-interventionist Fasci. During the war, Mussolini was sent to the Isonzo...

Pupil outcome: I can explore Ian Beck’s presentation of the character of Alfred’s trauma in 'Propping Up The Line'. Key learning points: - Beck is interested in exploring both the physical and psychological effects of World War One on...

Edward and his mother are queuing for flour. They talk about rationing and the causes of the shortages. German ships have attacked the supply ships, whilst farms have been neglected as the men go to war. Before the war, Britain had...

National Archives: J B Priestley was an author, playwright, broadcaster and social commentator. Best known for his plays such as ‘An Inspector Calls’ and his postscript radio broadcasts during the Second World War, his work commonly...

Awhile back I did an episode on the causes of WWI. We’re still within the centennial of that war, and I thought I would talk about its effects. It is a clear breaking point in world history, and American history is no exception to that....

The 34th episode in a very long series about the American presidential elections from 1788 to the present. I hope to have them done by Election Day 2016. In 1920, Americans deal with the aftermath of World War 1 and apparently are hungry...

The 33rd episode in a very long series about the American presidential elections from 1788 to the present. I hope to have them done by Election Day 2016. In 1916, World War One rages on in Europe and things are crazy in Mexico, so...

1917 - In the midst of the horror of World War I, a new disease with high mortality begins to attack soldiers on all sides of the battlefront. Malnourishment, combat stress and unsanitary living conditions create the ideal breeding...

1917 - In the midst of the horror of World War I, a new disease with high mortality begins to attack soldiers on all sides of the battlefront. Malnourishment, combat stress and unsanitary living conditions create the ideal breeding...

This is Taiwan, or officially, the Republic of China, a country in east asia, which if you can’t tell by how delicate I am being with these titles here is consistently under a bit of ehh let’s call it scrutiny....

The announced collaboration between rap genius Kanye West and 'Beatles' legend Paul McCartney caused quite an uproar in various social networks. But it's hardly the first time that musicians from different generations and musical genres...

George Santayana once wrote that those who could not remember the past were condemned to repeat it. And looking at today’s policy makers at work seeking to combat the huge challenge of unemployment in the aftermath of the...

A WW1 nurse gives a gruesome account of trench foot and frostbite together with the cause and treatment available to soldiers

America really has been at war with Russia. Not in the Cold War sense, but a real shooting war with Allied troops invading the motherland. Don't believe it? Just watch and find out. This war changed everything for US-Soviet relations and...

Medical science has come a long way in the last hundred years, but that doesn't mean every medical mystery has been solved. The cause of the mysterious sleeping sickness that struck New York in the 1920s, Encephalitis lethargica, remains...

Landing on a runway surrounded by fire might not sound like a good idea, but it's better than trying to land without modern instruments in thick fog. This was FIDO: "Fog, Intensive, Dispersal Of" (originally "Fog Investigation and...

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