Imperialism and the First World War WWI

**Lesson Objective: **Analyze the connection between imperialism and the outbreak of the First World War.

Starter:

• Engage in source discussion focusing on imperialism’s role in early 20th-century geopolitics.

Teacher-led Instruction:

• Explore the impact of imperialism leading up to WWI through guided discussion and key historical events.

Main Activity:

• Analyze specific historical data from countries involved in WWI to understand their imperialistic motives and actions.

Plenary:

• Discuss and evaluate the causal relationship between imperialism and the First World War, drawing conclusions from the analyzed data.