Starter – what do you think this number

represents?

40 million
Military deaths from conflicts in the 20th century

160 million
Total deaths from conflicts in the 20th century
The changing nature of warfare

This year you will be considering

the changing nature of warfare
in the modern age

- What changes do you think you

will see? Discuss with your
partner
 The changing nature of warfare
• For the changing nature of warfare you should
consider –

- Causes of wars – long and short term

- Main events that show changes, and
continuities, of that conflict
- Consequences – long term and short term
World War One
World War Two
Cold War
Why do people go to war?

In pairs, list as many

ideas that you can.
 World War One
Why did the world go to war in 1914?
Aims
• To identify and explain the long term causes of WWI
• To explain the connections between the different causes
• To assess the significance of the causes and decide on the most
significant
 The long-term causes of WW1.

Militarism Imperialism

Nationalism
Alliances
 Causes of War
• Militarism A set of beliefs which shape how
a country is run.
When one country thinks it is
• Ideology better than others.
When countries build large
• Alliances empires by conquering other
countries.
• Nationalism When countries race to build up
armies, navies and weapons.
• Imperialism Agreements made between
countries.

Match these definitions to their headings and write

into your books.
 Task: Research
• In groups, you will look at different causes of
WWI
• Prepare to feedback why that cause led to war
 What caused WWI?
A. Imperialism - Trying to build up an Empire.

B. Alliances - Agreements or promises to defend and

help another country.

C. Militarism - Building up armed forces, getting ready

for war.

D. Nationalism - having pride in your country, willing to

defend it.
 How important is this factor in causing
Long-term WW1? Provide a score out of 10 (1 being Can you identify any links between

Cause
Causes analysis
the least important), and a brief this cause and any other cause? If so,
explanation on why you have given this briefly explain how they are linked.
score.

Militarism

Imperialism

Alliances

Nationalism
 The long-term causes of WW1.
What were they?
Militarism Imperialism

Nationalism
Alliances
 Homework

• Research Dreadnought battleships

• Why were Dreadnoughts more
effective than previous battleships?
(min. ½ page)
• You can add diagrams and pictures to
illustrate your points.
How did the world feel about the Alliances?

One common opinion was:-

The Times said

“The division of the great powers into two

balanced groups will check ambition and
outbreaks of race hatred and guarantee
peace.”
Do you agree with this opinion?