Imperialism and War: Causes of World War One
You will need to be able to:
Activity #1: Imperialism Card Game (in class)
Activity #2 Links:
PBS Interactive World War One Map
Additional Interactive WWI Map
- List the major powers involved in World War One
- Identify the Central Powers and the Allies
- Evaluate the role imperialism played in the outbreak of World War One
Activity #1: Imperialism Card Game (in class)
Activity #2 Links:
PBS Interactive World War One Map
Additional Interactive WWI Map
Map of Europe - 1914

'First World War.' The National Archives. March 1, 2011.
On the map to the left:
the yellow countries were known as the "Allies,"
the pink countries were their enemies, known as the "Central Powers,"
and the blue countries were neutral, meaning they stayed out of the war entirely.
The white (blue-ish) areas are water.
the yellow countries were known as the "Allies,"
the pink countries were their enemies, known as the "Central Powers,"
and the blue countries were neutral, meaning they stayed out of the war entirely.
The white (blue-ish) areas are water.