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Year 8 (2): In what ways was the Great War a World War?
Overview
Pupils investigate whether Great War should really be called a World War, using overviews, local soldiers contributions and viewing the war through the lens of Empire too. Was this really a world war, or rather a European War fought by soldiers from around the world?
Suggested reading/resources:
- War Horse - Michael Morpurgo
- Adventures in Time: First World War - Dominic Sandbrook
Example Key Words
Alliance
An agreement/union between two or more countries to support each other
Nationalism
When people living in a country want to be independent and are strong supporters of their countries rights
Militarism
When countries compete to have the largest military
No Mans Land
Unowned land that both sides are fighting to gain
Entente
A friendly understanding, formal agreement, or non-binding alliance between two or more nations
UNICEF Rights Respecting School
38. Protection in War
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