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Japan and Italy: The Manchurian and Abyssinian Crises

1.

Cover Sheet
The other worksheets in this short unit can be collated together as a printable pack if desired. This cover sheet establishes the relevance of the topic.
2.

PowerPoint Starter
The horrifying human impact of the League's failure in Manchuria in particular is highlighted in this disturbing slideshow. I only use this at IB level. Please reach your own judgement as to whether it is appropriate for your own students.
3.

Roleplay: The Manchurian and Abyssinian Crises
This roleplay exercise is a good way of getting students thinking about the possible courses of action open to the League. The teacher should be prepared to explain to the students what was actually decided in terms of the Lytton Report (re. Manchuria) and the Hoare-Laval Pact (re. Abyssinia).
4.

Cartoon Analysis: Manchuria and Abyssinia [interactive]
Students consolidate their knowledge by analysing a series of political cartoons relating to the Manchurian and Abyssinian Crises.
5.

Communism and Fascism
This worksheet can be completed at any point during this unit. It provides students with a useful understanding of the differences between communism and fascism at just the point that these two ideologies start to get mentioned frequently.

Germany, Britain and France: Appeasement

1.

Cover Sheet
The other worksheets in this short unit can be collated together as a printable pack if desired. This cover sheet establishes the relevance of the topic.
2.

The Historiography of World War Two: Was Hitler a Gambler, or a Planner, in Foreign Affairs?
The AJP Taylor debate is explained here clearly, with discussion points attached and reference made to other historians who have contributed to the debate. I use this at IB level rather than IGCSE, although it could be a good extension activity for more able IGCSE students.
3.

Overview of Hitler's Foreign Policy
A topological map and a note-taking framework that should be used in conjunction with textbooks and / or videos.
4. Decision-Making Simulation: Hitler's Foreign Policy [interactive]
A major decision making game with three associated worksheets designed to get students thinking about Hitler's main policies and actions 1933-39.		 Wall Street Crash - GCSE History Simulation
5.

Detailed Analysis of Hitler's Foreign Policy`
A thorough breakdown of Hitler's policies between 1933-39, broken up with discussion points and questions. I produced this after I felt that the textbooks did not cover the subject sufficiently clearly. This worksheet can be used to accompany the pack.
6.

The Nazi-Soviet Pact
Why did the communists and the Nazis become allies?
7. Cartoon Analysis: Hitler's Foreign Policy [interactive]
Students consolidate their knowledge by analysing a series of political cartoons relating to the Manchurian and Abyssinian Crises.
8.

Diagram Task: Events in the 1930s
This task can be attempted at any point during this part of the unit, and would be an ideal homework activity. Students produce a series of diagrams illustrating the changing shape of international relations during the 1930s through the assistance of a detailed timeline.
9. Causes of World War Two, 1919-39: An Google Earth flyover [interactive]
Designed as an alternative to the above worksheet. A Google Earth tour, complete with a worksheet, designed to teach students about the main events, but also to encourage them to reflect on the shifting pattern of international alliances. [note: needs Google Earth to be installed!]

Conclusion: What Caused World War Two?

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WHAT Caused World War Two? - Flowchart Task
Students are presented with a skeleton flowchart outlining 6 main causes of World War Two. Their job is to connect the factors together meaningfully and then translate this into a written piece.
2.

WHO Caused World War Two? - Debate Task
The class is divided into various groups, each of which has the task of producing prosecution questions against one country, and defence replies for another. A thorough way of rounding off the unit and looking at the evidence from a fresh perspective.
2.

Structured Questions for IGCSE
Provide students with this detailed list of possible questions to revise from as a homework, then set one of them as a practice question in timed conditions.
2.

Essay Task on the Origins of World War Two - IB / A-Level
A more advanced question for students beyond GCSE.

Revision

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What Caused World War Two? [interactive]
An interactive guide which will also develop essay writing skills

End Of Unit Interactive Tests

1. Manic Miner Games
a. International Relations in the 1930s
b. International Relations, 1919-39
2. "Splat!" Games
 The Interwar Years
3. "CannonBall Fun" Games
a. International Relations in the 1930s
b. International Relations, 1919-39
4. "Wordshoot!" Games
a. International Relations: The 1930's
b. International Relations: The 1919-39 mega-challenge
5. Play Your Dates Right Quizzes
Modern World History, c.1919-1979
6. "Fling the Teacher" Quizzes
a. International Relations in the 1930's
b. International Relations 1919-39
7. "Hot Potatoes" Self-Marking Quizzes
a. Causes of WW2

History weblinks for GCSE/IB History: International Relations, 1929-39

1. Wallwisher in the History Classroom Get students to answer a key question using Wallwisher, and respond to points made by others. The class could then drag these post-it notes into categories to help construct an essay.
2. Interview with Dr. Schacht 5/5/37 
3. Interview with Gen. Goering 5/4/37 
4. Interview with Hitler 5/4/37 on his foreign policy - great source! 
5. GCSE History: International Relations, 1929-39 

 

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