WWI: A Global Conflict

WWI: A Global Conflict

Understanding how the Great War affected the entire world Year 9 History

What Makes a War 'Global'?

Think about conflicts you know about What would make a war affect the whole world? Discuss with a partner for 2 minutes

Europe Before 1914: A Powder Keg

Complex system of alliances divided Europe Nationalism created tensions between countries Imperial competition for colonies worldwide Arms race as nations built up their militaries

The Spark That Lit the Fire

The Two Sides Form

{"left":"Allied Powers: Britain, France, Russia, later joined by Italy, USA, and others","right":"Central Powers: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria"}

Beyond Europe: The War Spreads Worldwide

Fighting in Africa between European colonies Naval battles across all the world's oceans Middle East campaigns involving the Ottoman Empire Asian and Pacific territories drawn into conflict

Mapping the Global Conflict

Work in pairs to create a world map Mark countries involved in WWI Use different colors for Allied and Central Powers Add symbols for major battles outside Europe

The Human Cost Worldwide

Over 16 million military and civilian deaths Countries from every continent involved Entire empires collapsed after the war Millions of refugees displaced across the globe

A War to End All Wars

'The lamps are going out all over Europe; we shall not see them lit again in our lifetime.' - Sir Edward Grey, British Foreign Secretary, 1914

Why WWI Was Truly Global

Involved countries from 6 continents Used global supply chains and resources Changed borders and empires worldwide Created new international organizations Set the stage for future global conflicts