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European Power Struggle (9.5)

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Curipod lesson about topic "European Power Struggle "

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1. Word cloud
60 seconds
In 3 words, describe what you think ' power struggle' means.
2. Slide
60 seconds
POWER STRUGGLE : a situation in which two or more people, groups or countries are competing for control or influence
Concepts:
3. Slide
60 seconds
The European power struggle is a centuries-old conflict between different European countries and empires. It has had a huge impact on the world and is still relevant today.
European Power Struggle: A Historical Overview
4. Word cloud
60 seconds
Where do armies come from?
5. Slide
60 seconds
6. Poll
30 seconds
What effect do you think that the size of a country's population has on its ability to have a powerful army?
  • Big Influence
  • Depends
  • No influence
7. Slide
60 seconds
8. Poll
30 seconds
Look at the map of Europe. Do you think having a strong NAVY (lots of ships) was important if you wanted to be the most powerful in Europe?
  • VERY IMPORTANT
  • QUITE IMPORTANT
  • NOT IMPORTANT
9. Poll
30 seconds
Do you think that having ALLIANCES makes countries more powerful or less powerful?
  • MORE POWERFUL
  • NOT SURE
  • LESS POWERFUL
10. Drawings
270 seconds
Brain break: Draw a giant octopus riding an elephant wearing a hat.
11. Slide
60 seconds
Look at the PPT I have posted in the Google Classroom. Complete the task - then be ready to report back here to post your results.
TASKS
12. Poll
60 seconds
Which did you select as the most powerful country?
  • Russia
  • Germany
  • Austro-Hungary
  • Britain
  • France
  • Ottoman Empire
13. Poll
30 seconds
Which did you select as the most powerful alliance?
  • Triple Entente (France/Britain/Russia)
  • Triple Alliance - Central powers (Germany/Austro-Hungary/Italy)
14. Open question
300 seconds
How do you think that these alliances may have made war more likely?

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