Topic 7.9 · c. 1900–present

Causation in Global Conflict

Use evidence to weigh the causes of global conflicts, including economic crisis, imperial rivalry, nationalism, and political ideology.

Topic 7.9 / Review

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What to know

Use evidence to weigh the causes of global conflicts, including economic crisis, imperial rivalry, nationalism, and political ideology.

Example 1World War I

World War I grew from alliances, imperial rivalry, nationalism, and militarism.

Example 2World War II

World War II followed unresolved tensions and expansionist aggression.

Example 3revolution

Revolutions showed how war and social crisis could overturn governments.

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01 / Multiple choice · 3 questions

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Question 01

Which example fits this clue? This example grew from alliances, imperial rivalry, nationalism, and militarism.

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Question 02

Which example fits this clue? This example followed unresolved tensions and expansionist aggression.

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Question 03

Which example fits this clue? This examples showed how war and social crisis could overturn governments.

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02 / Write with evidence

Write a short response

Which causes mattered most in twentieth-century conflict?

Make a claim that answers the question.
Use two examples from the review.
Explain how the examples support your claim.

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Global wars arose from multiple connected political and economic causes. World War I grew from alliances, imperial rivalry, nationalism, and militarism. World War II followed unresolved tensions and expansionist aggression.

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World War I

World War I grew from alliances, imperial rivalry, nationalism, and militarism.

World War II

World War II followed unresolved tensions and expansionist aggression.

revolution

Revolutions showed how war and social crisis could overturn governments.

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