a system of government in which the monarch's power is shared with politicians in their parliament

a country without a monarch, usually governed by elected representatives and a president

The First World War and the German Revolution

History

In this unit, pupils study a modern society and the issues that affected it in great depth over a shorter period. They learn about the key events, developments, people and stories that shaped this modern society over a period of around twenty to thirty years.

Modern depth studies

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

What type of government did Germany have in 1914?

Germany’s resources and morale were severely strained

The German army had been completely destroyed

By the autumn of 1918, why was it clear Germany would lose the First World War?

Germany signs an armistice with the Allies

Starting with the earliest, put the following events in time order.

The Allies had surrendered key territories

Why did many Germans believe the war effort was going well, even as defeat became inevitable by autumn 1918?

In 1918, Germany transitioned from a constitutional monarchy to a democratic government known as the Weimar __________.

What was the name of the conflict that took place from 1914 to 1918?

What was the main type of warfare used on the Western Front during the First World War?

Name two dangers that soldiers on the Western Front might face during the First World War.

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

What event is considered the spark that started the First World War?

Which powerful European nation led the Triple Alliance against Britain, France, and Russia during the First World War?

What name was given to the neutral territory between two enemy lines during the First World War?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The First World War and the German Revolution

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.