Why was there tension in Europe in the years leading up to WWI? Topic: To what extent was the Treaty of Versailles justified? Why was there tension in Europe in the years leading up to WWI? In pairs, study the images on your worksheet. What does each source suggest about the rivalry between European countries in 1914?

Source What information does the source provide about European countries in the early twentieth century? How could this lead to tension and war by 1914? A B C D

Match the key terms to their correct meanings. Militarism Alliances Imperialism Nationalism Building up armies, getting ready for war Building up of empires Having pride in and love for your country, willing to defend it (Patriotism) Agreements or promises to help another country.

Causes of World War I Study the map and suggest reasons to explain why Germany would be worried about Triple Entente? EXT: Why would the existence of these alliances in Europe have created tension? Triple Entente Triple Alliance

What did Kaiser Wilhelm want? What does this post card suggest about German foreign policy? Why might this have been published in Britain? Source E: British postcard showing Kaiser Wilhelm’s dream of a place in the sun

The Naval arms race What does this table suggest was happening in Europe from 1906? What would relations between Britain and Germany have been like at this time? Dreadnoughts Great Britain Germany 1906 1 1907 3 1908 2 4 1909 1910 1911 5 1912 1913 7 1914 Total 29 17

“No limit” In your books answer the following question: What is the message of this cartoon? Use the cartoon and your own knowledge to answer the question. We can infer from the source that… I can see… This shows that… We can also learn that… This can also be shown in the cartoon through… 1909 cartoon in Puck shows (clockwise) US, Germany, Britain, France and Japan engaged in naval race in a "no limit" game

Which of these causes do you think is creating the most tension in Europe in the early twentieth century? Write reasons for your decision on your post it note and stick it into your book. Militarism Alliances Imperialism Nationalism