A diagram illustrating all the different causes of the First World War, clearly explaining the concept of the powder keg that was sparked by the assassination. A colour map showing the European Alliances in 1914. When printed out to make a colour OHP this is a really useful resource. Can be used in conjunction with the two worksheets below.
Leads pupils through Militarism, Imperialism, Nationalism and the Alliances.
A blank map to accompany the causes of WWI worksheet. Pupils are asked to draw in the boundaries of the countries, and shade in the alliances. Origins of WWI 88kb Guides pupils through the long and short term causes of the First World War with relevance to a typical exam question. Advice is given to help plan a successful answer.