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European Power Struggle (9.6)

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Curipod lesson about topic "European Power Struggle "

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simon.beale

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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. Word cloud
60 seconds
Looking at the cartoon - what words come to mind about the ways that the different countries viewed each other?
9. Slide
60 seconds
10. 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
11. Poll
30 seconds
Do you think that having ALLIANCES makes countries more powerful or less powerful?
  • MORE POWERFUL
  • NOT SURE
  • LESS POWERFUL
12. Drawings
270 seconds
Brain break: Draw a giant octopus riding an elephant wearing a hat.
13. Slide
60 seconds
14. 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
15. Poll
60 seconds
Which did you select as the most powerful country?
  • Russia
  • Germany
  • Austro-Hungary
  • Britain
  • France
  • Ottoman Empire
16. 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)
17. Open question
300 seconds
How do you think that these alliances may have made war more likely?

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