World Wars

Enduring Understandings

The pursuit of nationalism led to militarism, imperialism, and the ideological justification of social Darwinism, resulted in an increase in conflict between industrialized nations.

New technology led to changes in the view of war and how it was conducted.

An unstable economic environment led to totalitarian governments in the early 20th century.

Essential Questions

To what extent did rising imperialism and nationalism fuel the rise of militarism and conflict?

How did the economic conditions following World War I contribute to the continued conflict among nations?

How did the social and political conditions following World War I contribute to the rise of totalitarian governments?

What is the reciprocal relationship between warfare and technology?

Can a peace process create conflict?