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Causes of the Outbreak of World War I: Alliances

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet explores the role of alliances in causing World War I. Students will analyze sources, compare different perspectives, and explain the impact of alliances on the outbreak of war.

Topics covered:

#Cause and Consequence
#Standard
#World War I
#Compare different alliances and their roles in the conflict
#Analyse the consequences of alliance systems on international relations
#Alliances
#Explain how alliances contributed to the outbreak of WWI
#History
#Causes (MAIN)

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Causes of the Outbreak of World War I: Alliances

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Alliances in Early 20th Century Europe

Source A: Political Cartoon of European Alliances, 1914

A cartoon depicting the Triple Alliance and Triple Entente as interconnected chains, with tensions rising. Provenance: Published in a European newspaper shortly before the outbreak of WWI.

1.
Outline how alliances created a web of connections between European countries. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain why alliances were considered both a source of security and a cause of war. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Sources on Alliances and Their Impact

Source B: Excerpt from a Historian's Analysis

'The alliance system created a fragile balance of power, which, when disrupted, could lead to rapid escalation of conflicts.' Provenance: From a modern history textbook discussing causes of WWI.

1.
Compare the views of Source A and Source B on how alliances affected Europe before WWI. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse how the alliance system contributed to the rapid escalation of war after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Consequences of Alliance Systems

Source C: Political Analysis

'The system of alliances made Europe more unstable, as it created a situation where a small conflict could escalate into a world war.' Provenance: A political essay analyzing the causes of WWI.

1.
Explain the main consequence of the alliance system on European stability before WWI. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the perspectives of Source C and your own knowledge on the impact of alliances on the outbreak of WWI. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Summary and Reflection

Question:

How did alliances contribute to the outbreak of World War I? Use the sources and your knowledge to explain your answer. (8 marks)

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Write a detailed explanation of how alliances created conditions that led to WWI. Include both sources and your understanding. (8 marks)
[8 marks]

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