Activity from Contemporary History

Applying the Lessons of a World at War

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to identify the main reasons why countries go to war.

 

 

Length
30 Minutes

Materials

How Do Countries Decide Whether to Go to War?
Why Did World War I Happen?
Why Did World War II Happen?
Applying the Lessons of a World at War

Instructional Plan

Prep Work: For this activity, students should have viewed the following resources:

  1. How Do Countries Decide Whether to Go to War?
  2. Why Did World War I Happen? 
  3. Why Did World War II Happen?

Activity - Applying the Lessons of a World at War: Students will complete the attached worksheet in their groups. They will be asked to compare and contrast WWI and WWII and consider what lessons are important to carry forward.