History

Welcome to the Year 9 History Page! Click on the buttons below to access materials to support your revision and study.

If you have any questions, please contact: gfrary@rodingvalley.net

Getting Started:

1. Use the PLC to help you choose a revision activity for each topic.

2. Use the reading and the weblinks listed below to help you complete the revision tasks.

3. Ensure your notes are complete and you have completed at least one activity for each key topic.

4. Use the Slide Shows attached to fill in any notes that you have missed.

A map of Europe, circa 1914

Year 9 Exam Revision Checklist

Revision Websites

Causes of the First World War:

Why did the First World War ended:

Kaiser Wilhelm II ; Emperor of the German Empire

Revision Lesson

Focus - Revision for your exam

Year 9 - World War One Revision

Focus - What was the world like by 1914?

1. How had the world changed by 1914?

Focus - How did the Balkans contribute to the start of the First World War?

1.5 Why were the Balkans so unstable by 1914? (optional)

Focus - Why did the First World War begin in 1914?

2. Why did the First World War begin?

Focus - Who signed up to fight in the First World War?

3. Who signed up to fight?

Focus - How did the world become a 'world war'?

3.5 How did the war become a 'world war'?

Focus - Why did Germany fail to win in 1914?

4. How was the First World War fought?

Focus - Why did Russia leave the war in 1917?

5. Why did Russia leave the war early in 1917?

Focus - What was life like at home during the war?

5.5 What was life like at home during the war?

Focus - Why did the Allies win the war in 1918?

6. Why did the Allies win the war in 1918?

Focus - Why did Germany lose the war in 1918?

7. Why did the Central Powers lose the war in 1918?

Focus - What were the peace terms for the Central Powers?

7.5 What was the price of peace?