Web of Alliances Teacher Resources

How did World War I start? While tension was building for years, the death of Archduke Franz Ferdinand was what drove Austria-Hungary's declaration of war against Serbia. Follow along as other countries started declaring war too, and...

Students analyze the events leading to U.S. entry into World War I. They read a speech by President Wilson and an opposition speech, list the reasons each gives for American entry into the war, and complete a Venn diagram.

High schoolers complete a unit of lessons on the events that led to U.S. involvement in WWI. They complete a Webquest, conduct research, complete a Venn diagram, read and discuss the reasons for entering the war, and create a slideshow.

While Japan was a major player in the Second World War, it also played a role in the first Great War. Scholars analyze the Anglo-Japanese alliance during World War I in the 30th installment of a 32-part series. Using a short video clip,...

Using maps, diagrams, and lists, this resource is a wonderful way to review the main concepts involving WWI. There are charts with a comparison of imperialism and nationalism, and other key ideas that explain how Europe plunged into this...

Exploring WWI in an interesting discussion of the key events, this resource could be as a great supplement to a classroom unit on this topic. The pictures and information make this period in history come alive. Students would also...

Students justify how alliances lead to war. They compare the conflicts of war that arose because of imperialist interest. Students explain the cause of World War I. They compare and contrast European maps before and after World War I....

Students research opposition and support for World War I from a number of perspectives. They analyze a number of primary and secondary sources, while considering what (if anything) makes a war just and write a letter expressing his/her...

Offering a comprehensive overview of the beginning of World War II, this resource could be a useful addition to a unit on this topic. It could be used as a way to lead a discussion on the war, or as a review tool before a test. Either...

After completing this detailed and well-designed project, your young historians will be well-versed in their explanations of the reasons that various countries joined World War I! Learners design a picture book covering seven primary...

Recap your WWI unit with this presentation. Provided are major war-time statistics, causes/results of the war, a list of countries involved, and escalation. This would be best used as a review tool.

In this online interactive world history instructional activity, students answer 20 multiple choice questions regarding World War I. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

Eighth graders investigate the causes of World War I. For this World War I lesson, 8th graders view a SMART Board presentation that features the causes of the war. Students review the information presented prior to completing the...

In this World War I instructional activity, students read assigned textbook pages regarding the war and respond to 51 short answer questions.

Students explore the reasons why the United States entered into World War I and how that conflict effected the United States and Europe politically, economically and socially.

In this World War I and the Russian Revolution worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages and respond to 91 short answer questions.  

Was King Constantine I the savior of Greece? A soldier before a king? A German sympathizer? A supporter of neutrality? King Constantine I—twice installed upon Greece's throne—reflects his small country's struggles during the Great War....

In this causes of World War I study guide instructional activity, learners read a brief overview pertaining to the time period in world history and then respond to 2 reflection questions.

In this World War I worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer with details about the long and short term causes of the war.

The end of a war means the causes were resolved, right? Not for World War I. By examining Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points, budding historians consider imperialism, nationalism, militarism, and alliances, as well as Wilson's efforts to...

Ninth graders identify and explain the six major causes of World War I. They explore the events leading up to WWI, the assassination of Franz Ferdinand and why they were the culmination of everything. Students discuss the...

In this World War I worksheet, students review a chapter as they match 5 men to their accomplishments, read 5 false statements then make them true, and identify 2 historical themes pertaining America's role in the war.

In this causes of World War I learning exercise, learners respond to 14 fill in the blank questions and complete a graphic organizer. A word bank and glossary are provided.

In this causes of World War I study guide worksheet, students discover details regarding this time period in world history. Students read 5 sections of information and examine photographs. Students also respond to 12 short answer...