King George V ascended to the throne after the long-storied Victorian era. However, as an instructive video shows, he wrestled with defining his role in the context of a world war and complex relationships with the ruling family of Germany. Scholars consider these themes around the ruler of the United Kingdom and in tandem with other profiles.
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Instructional Ideas
- Show the video in conjunction with other items in the series to discuss the characteristics of leadership in war time
- Use as research for a project on key figures of World War I
- Debate the meaning of patriotism around King George V's relations to the ruling family of Germany
Classroom Considerations
- Biography extends beyond the war
- Some background on the ruling families of Europe would be helpful for students, but not necessary
- This resource is only available on an unencrypted HTTP website. It should be fine for general use, but don’t use it to share any personally identifiable information
Pros
- Biography contextualizes King George V within the royal family and changing roles of the monarchy
- Video clearly describes the king's web of relationships with other monarchs
- Closure of the video engages scholars with broader themes of King George V's reign
Cons
- Video is interrupted with embedded advertising
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