ww1

• What time period does the enquiry question cover?

  1900-1914
• Where did the events leading to the war primarily take place?

  Europe, the Balkans
• What are the underpinning disciplinary thinking concepts for this enquiry?

  Narrative Account and Causation
• What are the substantive historical concepts related to the enquiry?

  • Total war
  • Imperialism
  • Nationalism
  • Assassination
  • Militarism
  • Mobilisation
  • Treaty
  • Plan
  • Invade
  • Diplomacy
  • Alliance
• How does nationalism relate to the events leading to war in 1914?

  Nationalism drives the actions of Princip and pushes towards war, resulting in millions of deaths.
• What powerful knowledge will students gain from this enquiry?

  Significance of WW1 in shaping the modern world and its cultural capital.
• Why is the significance of WW1 crucial for students?

  It marks a transition from the 19th century world to the modern world.
• When will this enquiry be introduced in the curriculum?

  It reinforces knowledge of the Age of Empire and its tensions.
• Why is the knowledge of the Balkan Wars fundamental?

  It reveals why the region was a 'powder keg' leading to war.
• What is important about modern mobilisation of armies?

  It highlights the significance of railway systems in military mobilization.
• Who are the scholars associated with this enquiry?

  Christopher Clark and Margaret MacMillan
• What can teachers use to improve their subject knowledge for this enquiry?

  Christopher Clark's 'Sleepwalkers' lecture
• What does the term 'powder keg' refer to in the context of Europe in 1914?

  Europe is a powder keg due to the system of alliances and rising tensions.
• What was the impact of the alliance system on Europe?

  It created two powerful blocs that threatened each other.
• How did militarism and imperialism contribute to competition in Europe?

  They intensified the rivalry among nations.
• Who was the key destabilizing factor in Europe?

  Germany
• What was the significance of the Schlieffen Plan?

  It was Germany's military strategy for a two-front war.
• What was the outcome of the Franco-Prussian War?

  It led to German unification and increased tensions with France.
• What was the focus of Lesson Two regarding Germany?

  Why was Germany a threat to peace at the dawn of the 20th century?
• How did the assassination of Franz Ferdinand create an international crisis?

  It triggered a series of events leading to war.
• What were the key events leading to the July Crisis?

  • Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
  • Alliance System
  • Germany’s threat
  • Schlieffen Plan
  • Serbia's involvement
  • Balkan Wars
  • July Crisis events
• What was the significance of the July Crisis?

  It marked the escalation of tensions leading to World War I.
• What does the term 'mobilisation' refer to in the context of the July Crisis?

  It refers to the preparation and movement of military forces.
• What was the role of the ultimatum in the July Crisis?

  It was a demand that escalated tensions between nations.
• How did the events of the July Crisis unfold?

  They involved a series of reactions, ultimatums, and mobilisations.
• Was war in Europe inevitable based on the events leading up to 1914?

  Yes, due to the escalating tensions and alliances.
• What event is considered the trigger for the First World War?

  Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
• What was the July Crisis a culmination of?

  Long-standing tensions in post-Napoleonic Europe
• How did industrialization contribute to the tensions in Europe before WWI?

  It intensified imperial competition and nationalism
• When was Germany unified as a state?

  In 1871
• What was Germany's goal after its unification?

  To establish its own empire and navy
• What effect did the entangled alliances have by 1914?

  Increased likelihood of a broader conflict
• What were the two main alliance systems before WWI?

  Triple Alliance and Triple Entente
• What was the immediate consequence of the assassination of Franz Ferdinand?

  Triggered a series of diplomatic crises
• What was Austria-Hungary's response to the assassination?

  Issued an ultimatum to Serbia
• What was the nature of the ultimatum given to Serbia?

  Designed to be unacceptable
• What was Germany's support for Austria-Hungary called?

  Blank cheque
• What prompted Russia to mobilize during the July Crisis?

  Defense of Serbia
• What was the significance of Germany invading Belgium?

  It prompted Britain to enter the war
• What marked the transition from a regional conflict to a world war?

  Britain's entry into the war