War, revolution an economic crisis - week 16

• Geschiedenis
• Middelbare school
• vmbo lwoo
• Leerjaar 1

Poem

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What do you think this poem is about?

Who is Johnny? 
What do you think the opinion of the author was about the war?

Goal of this lesson

At the end of this lesson you have a good impression of the next chapter. 

Today's planning

Introduction of the chapter

War, revolution an economic crisis 

• First World War
• Russian Revolution
• Global economic crisis
• Mussolini and Hitler
• The Netherlands during WW1

Make a mindmap

What do you already know about WW1?

4.1 A fragile peace

What is nationalism?

Why did Germany pose a threat to England and France?

Which two alliances existed in 1914?

What is nationalism?

Nationalism; great love for one's country and believing that it is superior to other countries.

19th century rise of nationalism.

People identify with the group that shares their language, history, culture, religion and traditions. 

France and Germany

1870 -1871: War about who was the most powerfull nation

Germany won and called out the German empire in the mirrorroom in Versailles.

France was humiliated and held a grudge ever since.

Mirrorroom in Versailles

France and Germany

After the Franco-German war Germany is the strongest nation.

Wilhelm II wanted to be a superpower with colonies and a large fleet. 

The English had the biggest fleet and Germany became a threat to them. 

France and Germany

To defend their status England en Germany build up their armies and weapons; arms race

To make their position even stronger they started alliances.

Tripple Entente/Allies; France, Russia and Britain

Central Powers: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire

1914 - 1918 - The big war

In 1914 a war breaks out in which Germany and France are involved yet again.

How did this happen and what caused this war?

What to do now?

4.1 

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