WWOne

**a Knowledge Hunt**
 * = **Year 11 [|Twentieth Century History - Unit One] ** ||

**Introduction:/ Learning Focus** Less than one hundred years ago saw the outbreak of a world war that was to become known as the Great War. This activity is designed to provide you with insight into the key trigger points that led to its outbreak in 1914 and to consider what were the key events of World War One. Prior to beginning this task reflect on which members of your family were alive during this time. (You may like to draw your family tree). Remember a study of history is not just about dates and events but about people and experiences.


 * Investigation**

Key events leading up to 1914 1914 and the Outbreak of War Origins of the Great War
 * World War One Timeline**


 * //Assessment Task//**: Using the above sites to assist, you are required to develop a [|timeline] which includes 8 - 12 significant events of the lead up to World War One. Ensure that each event is listed in chronological order and provide a brief explanation of each event (two to three sentences). Upload your timeline to your workspace. **Rubric**

 The Deadly Alliances Assassination of an ArchDuke 28-Jun-1914 - Assassination in Sarajevo Explore the sites above which provide key information relating to the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand. Post a [|Discussion Comment] responding to the question posed.
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Big Question: Essential Question ** In recent years there have been a number of key events that could have led to war on a world scale. Identify and explain your reasons for why a World War has not occurred in the later part of the Twentieth Century and first part of the Twenty First Century.

What questions do you have about World War One? Use this Hotlistto help you discover the answers. You may also like to completed research on these questions as we begin more detailed research in this area.
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