Nationalism Causes of the First World War WWI

Lesson Objective: To analyse why nationalism caused the First World War

Starter:

• Analyze national anthems of different countries, discussing their themes and symbolism related to nationalism.

Teacher-led Instruction:

• Provide an overview of nationalism and its role in the lead-up to WWI.
• Facilitate a class discussion exploring various aspects of nationalism in different countries during the period.

Main Activity:

• Analyze historical information specific to each country involved in WWI, focusing on events, policies, and sentiments that fueled nationalistic fervor.
• Collaboratively examine primary sources and contextualize the information within the broader historical context.

Plenary:

• Engage in a class discussion to evaluate and synthesize the analyzed information.
• Discuss and draw connections between nationalism and the outbreak of the First World War, emphasizing cause-and-effect relationships.