Background: As the dawn of the 20th century emerged, western nations competed for land, resources, and markets to sell their industrial goods. As competition emerged, so did the rivalries amongst the leading super powers of the world
Background: As the dawn of the 20th century emerged, western nations competed for land, resources, and markets to sell their industrial goods. As competition emerged, so did the rivalries amongst the leading super powers of the world. These rivalries eventually led to conflict which engulfed most of western civilization, and cost an unimaginable toll.
Essential Question: Evaluate the political, economic, and social issues which caused WWI. Determine which one of the main causes, was the key factor that caused this conflict to emerge.
Directions: Using the web below, create a thesis which relates to the topic. Take a position on which of the three factors was the key factor that caused WWI. Use the three branches to address the topics to be covered in the 3 body paragraphs.
