World War I: Causes and Triggers

Global Conflicts: World War I, the Great Depression, and World War II

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Identify the long-term causes of World War I (militarism, alliances, imperialism, nationalism) and the immediate trigger that sparked war.

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Global Conflicts: World War I, the Great Depression, and World War II

5th Grade · Social Studies · US-UT-SS

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Cite historical evidence from primary and secondary sources to explain the interconnected causes and global impacts of WWI, the Great Depression, and WWII.

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6.3.5Utah Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Cite evidence to identify the causes and effects of World War I, the Great Depression, and World War II.