Unit Award Scheme

119450 WW1 (UNIT 1): EXPLAINING THE CAUSES 1890-1914

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

shown knowledge of

1the European alliance systemSummary sheet and/or student completed work
2the naval arms race between Germany and Great BritainSummary sheet and/or student completed work
3the main tensions in the Balkans between 1908 and 1911Summary sheet and/or student completed work
4key facts about the events of 1914, ie the shooting of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and the July CrisisSummary sheet and/or student completed work

demonstrated the ability to

5identify the countries of the European alliance systems on a mapStudent completed work
6identify the Balkan countries on a mapSummary sheet and/or student completed work
7annotate and interpret a given cartoon about a cause of WWISummary sheet and/or student completed work

acquired an understanding of

8how tensions between Alliance systems in Europe led to war breaking out in 1914Summary sheet and/or student completed work

experienced

9taking part in a debate about the main causes of WWI.Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 13 August 2023Level - Level Two