World War I Alliances, Central Powers, Allied Powers

Why did the system of alliances in Europe lead to a global conflict during WWI?
This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the causes and effects of the forging of alliances before and during World War I. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge.

Included in this resource:

Do Now - “A Threatening Situation” 1912 primary source political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions
Alliances document analysis with scaffolding questions
WWI Alliances Point of View Analysis Activity with scaffolding questions and comparing perspectives analysis questions
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Ottoman Empire
Bulgaria
France
Russia
Great Britain
Italy
Japan
United States
Serbia
Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the alliances during WWI impact the course and outcome of the war?
Answer key for teachers (suggested)
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