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Understanding Imperialism's Role in WWI

May 15, 2025

Cause of the Great War - Imperialism

Overview

Description

  • This video provides a brief introduction to Imperialism before 1914, suitable for use alongside in-class curriculum delivery.

Key Points

  • Imperialism Pre-1914:
    • European powers expanded their empires globally, leading to territorial disputes.
    • Imperialism heightened tensions among major powers, paving the way to the Great War.
    • Economic and political motives drove expansionist policies.

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Additional Resources

  • While the video has no chapters, it is part of a larger educational series on Modern History.

Usage Notes

  • This video is designed as a flipped classroom resource, meant to be watched independently before in-class discussions.

These notes encapsulate the main educational focus of the video related to Imperialism and its connections to the causes of the Great War, alongside its context within a broader educational series.