The Causes of the Second World War Lesson
Learning objectives
In this lesson, students will gain an understanding of the causes of the Second World War. They will develop an awareness of the annexation of Austria, the Munich Agreement and the annexation of the Sudetenland, and the invasion of Poland in 1939. 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.
How would you like to learn?
Option 1: Reading
Step 1: Download the reading questions worksheet below:
Step 2: Answer the questions while reading the webpage below:
Option 2: Using sources
Step 1: Download a copy of the source analysis worksheet below:
Step 2: Answer the set questions by using the following sources:
How Britain Hoped To Avoid War With Germany In The 1930s. (n.d.). Imperial War Museums. https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/how-britain-hoped-to-avoid-war-with-germany-in-the-1930s
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Option 3: Internet research
Download a copy of the research worksheet and use the internet to complete the tables.
Option 4: Watch video
Step 1: Download a copy of the viewing questions worksheet:
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