Introduction
This webquest will allow students to look at the causes of WWII and what was happening during the 30's in Europe.
Task
Your job today is to analyze the different factors that caused WWII. As you travel through your webquest, record your answers to the essential questions on the worksheet provided. This must be turned in by the end of class today.
What were the main causes of WWII?
Which event causes war to break out in Europe?
Process
Follow the links below to discover the main causes of WWII. You must read the information on each page to identify a specific cause and why that cause was important.
Cause 1: What two actions did Hitler make to build and strengthen Germany? Link 1 Link 2
Cause 2: How do France and Great Britain deal with Hitler and Nazi Germany? What are the terms of their agreement? Link 1
Cause 3: Why did the Nazis take Czechoslovakia? Link
Cause 4: What was the purpose of the Non-aggression Pact? Link
Cause 5: What event lead to World War II? Why? Link
Evaluation
Evaluation
You will receive a class grade today based on the following:
- Completion of the webquest in the time allowed
- Correctly completing the worksheet using detailed information
- Staying on task
Conclusion
What did you find out today about the causes of WWII? How does this change your perspective of WWII?