The Causes of the Second World War Lesson

In this lesson, students will examine the long-term and short-term causes of World War II, with particular attention to how the Treaty of Versailles created the political and economic conditions that Adolf Hitler exploited to gain power in Germany. They will then trace how Hitler's military aggression and the failure of appeasement brought Europe to the point where war became unavoidable. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading, source analysis, research, and video watching options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.