The Great War and Its Aftermath · 1914 – 1929
The Causes of WWI
The M.A.I.N. causes and the "July Crisis" of 1914.
Key Questions
- 1Was the alliance system a deterrent or a trap?
- 2How did the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand trigger a global conflict?
- 3Which nation bears the greatest responsibility for the outbreak of war?
Common Core State Standards
C3: D2.His.1.9-12C3: D2.Civ.10.9-12
Grade: 10th Grade
Subject: World History II
Unit: The Great War and Its Aftermath
Period: 1914 – 1929
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