1.1 The road to WW1; Belle Epoque

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Mette van Kempen

What are we gonna do upcoming weeks?

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Introduction game

• I bet i'm the only one that.... vacation edition

To do

• Let's get to know eachother

• What are we gonna do this weeks

• Belle époque

• Assignment

Learning goals this week

• Describe the characteristics of the Belle Époque

• Explain how militarism, nationalism, and alliances were causes of World War 1

1.1 The road to WW1

The Belle Époque

What do you think of when you think of WWI?

Wanneer vond de Eerst Wereldoorlog plaats

A

1915-1918

B

1914-1919

C

1914-1918

D

1940-1945

Before WW1

Belle Époque (late 19th century-1914)

• Relative peace, western people had an optimistic view on life

• Industrialisation --> New inventions

• 'The Armed Peace' --> Some leaders were eager for war

One defining moment -->

World Exposition, 1889 in Paris

• The latest cultural and technological advancements were presented

• Inventions from all over the world were displayed, especially from Europian Colonies

• Centrepiece: the newly built Eiffel Tower (Who's been there?)

• Heineken won a Grand Prix Prize

• Why is the Expostion important to the Belle Époque?

--->

It became a symbol of industrialisation and colonisation!

Assignment

Choose from:

Summary, mindmap, timeline, collage...

Get it stamped!

Done? do your own research on direct and indirect causes from WW1

Next time

• Repeat

• Get it stamped!

• Causes World War 1