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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 controbution and viewing the war through the lense of empire too. Was this really a world war, or rather a European War fought by soldiers from around the world?

The main UN Rights of a Child covered are 38. Protection in war.

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

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