World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: Timeline: 1871 1914 Origins of the Great War
Provides a wealth of information about the origins of the World War I, and the maneuvers and alliances that took place in the years preceding it.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: World History: World War I
Comprehensive learning module explores the root causes, main combatants, and resulting changes of World War I.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: A Fire Waiting to Be Lit: The Origins of World War I
Complete learning module on the origins of World War I. Includes article with map, photos, primary source excerpts and questions for discussion as well as four common core activities, instructions and handouts for students and teachers....
Thinkport Education
Thinkport: Causes of World War I
In this activity, students analyze and explain the interrelationships between events in World War I.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Causes of Wwi
A comprehensive slideshow presentation illustrates the four primary causes of the first World War in 1914. Enhance studying WWI with the details provided.
British Library
British Library: World War I: Europe Before 1914
Learn about the origins and reasons behind the outbreak of World War I. Globalization and military advancement are considered the major contributing factors leading to Europe's first major war since the fall of Napoleon.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Causes of World War 1: (1914 1918)
A timeline showing the events between 1699 and 1914 that led to the outbreak of World War I, and one from 1915 to 1917 listing the events leading to America's involvement.
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: World War 1
Learning module on World War One with links to resources such as museums and videos on WWI soldiers, songs and general historical information.
Other
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum: World War I
Article briefly outlines the events leading up to World War I. From the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum. Links to related learning material for students and teachers.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Causes of World War I
Take this 5 question self-correcting quiz to test your knowledge of the causes of WWI. Hints are provided if needed.
Made From Media
Made From History: 20 Important People in the Build Up to the First World War
A collection of images of twenty figures who played key roles in the buildup to World War I.
Made From Media
Made From History: Who Declared War? Major Power Declarations of War, 1914
With the use of country flags and benchmark years, this clever illustration shows the declarations of war during the course of World War I.
First World War
First World War: The Causes of World War One
The causes of World War One and the countries involved are included in this extensive summary.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Causes of World War I
Summarizes the major causes for the outbreak of World War I.
Vancouver Island University
Vancouver Island University: Domestic Causes of the First World War
Contains an essay on the "domestic tensions which may have affected diplomatic decision making in 1914."
Utah Education Network
Uen: Causes of Wwi (An Introductory Lesson)
Lesson provides an overview of the four main causes of World War I.
Other
Suffolk County Community College: Causes of World War I
Provides questions and answers for the causes of World War I.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: World War I Main Causes
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will learn the 4 main causes of World War I, by learning the MAIN anagram.
Ducksters
Ducksters: World War I for Kids: Timeline
Kids learn about the timeline and events of World War I. The fighting in WW1 lasted from 1914 to 1918. Timeline includes battles, war declarations, treaties, and more.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Outbreak and Causes of Ww1
This article provides 25 facts about the outbreak and causes of WW1 in the countries and continent of Europe and in the United States of America.
Ducksters
Ducksters: World War I for Kids: Causes of Ww1
Kids learn about the Causes of World War I including alliances, politics, imperialism, and the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand. How a single event started a domino effect that led to war.