history
The Great Powers of Europe in 1914
Know the major European countries and their power positions in 1914.
Nationalism
Strong feelings of pride and loyalty to one's country or group.
The Alliance System
How countries formed alliances for mutual defense and support.
The Triple Entente
Alliance between France, Russia, and Britain.
The Triple Alliance
Alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.
Militarism
Building up large armies and preparing for war.
Imperialism
Competition for colonies and resources around the world.
The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The event that triggered the war after the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne was killed by Gavrilo Princip.
Cycle Test 2 – WWI and the Treaty of Versailles (Year 9)
Key Areas to Study:
The Schlieffen Plan
Germany's strategy to quickly defeat France and then fight Russia.
Recruitment in WWI in Britain and the Empire
How Britain recruited soldiers from its colonies for the war.
Propaganda Posters
The use of posters to encourage enlistment and support for the war effort.
The Nature of Fighting in WWI
Learn about trench warfare, tanks, and technological advancements in warfare.
Tanks in WWI
The role of tanks in changing warfare tactics.
The Battle of the Somme
One of the largest and bloodiest battles of WWI.
The Terms of the Treaty of Versailles
The peace treaty that ended WWI, focusing on reparations, territorial changes, and military restrictions on Germany.
Cycle Test 3 – The Russian Revolution and Stalinism (Year 9)
Key Areas to Study:
Communism vs Capitalism
Understand the main differences between the two economic and political systems.
Causes of the Russian Revolution (February 1917)
The factors leading to the fall of the Russian monarchy and the rise of the Bolsheviks.
Life in Stalin's Russia
The control Stalin had over Soviet life, including politics, economy, and society
Magnitogorsk and the Stakhanovite Movement
The drive for increased industrial production under Stalin’s regime.
Cycle Test 1 – Causes of the First World War
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
28th June 1914: Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, is assassinated in Sarajevo by Gavrilo Princip. This event triggers the start of World War I.
Outbreak of World War I
28th July 1914: Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia, marking the beginning of the First World War.
Cycle Test 2 – WWI and the Treaty of Versailles
The Schlieffen Plan
The Schlieffen Plan was designed by Germany in 1905 but was put into action when Germany declared war on France on 3rd August 1914.
The Battle of the Somme
1st July to 18th November 1916: The Battle of the Somme, one of the largest and bloodiest battles of WWI, takes place, resulting in over a million casualties.
End of World War I
11th November 1918: Armistice signed, ending fighting on the Western Front and effectively ending WWI.
Treaty of Versailles
28th June 1919: The Treaty of Versailles is signed, officially ending WWI. The treaty places heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany.
Cycle Test 3 – The Russian Revolution and Stalinism
February Revolution (Russian Revolution)
23rd February (8th March) 1917: The February Revolution begins, leading to the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II on 15th March 1917 and the end of the Russian Empire.
October Revolution (Bolshevik Revolution)
25th October (7th November) 1917: The Bolsheviks, led by Lenin, overthrow the provisional government and take power in Russia.
Stalin's Rise to Power
After Lenin's death in 1924, Joseph Stalin gradually becomes the leader of the Soviet Union by 1929.
Magnitogorsk and the Stakhanovite Movement
1930s: The Stakhanovite Movement, encouraging workers to exceed production targets, begins as part of Stalin’s push for rapid industrialization, with Magnitogorsk being a key site for industrial development.