Diplomacy during the First World War A-Level History Teaching Resources & Student Activities

Diplomacy during the First World War A-Level Teaching Resources (16-18 Years). Can be used across examination board specifications. Perfect for classroom teaching or the homeschool environment.

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In this lesson, students will analyse the significance of the Sykes-Picot Agreement and the Balfour Declaration, exploring how these diplomatic promises shaped the post-war Middle East and complicated efforts to achieve lasting peace.

They will also evaluate the impact of Allied support between 1915 and 1917, examining how economic, military, and strategic coordination among the Allies influenced the war's outcome.

The lesson will further assess the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, considering its effects on the Eastern Front and its broader implications for Germany, Russia, and the European balance of power.

Ultimately, students will gain a profound understanding of the pivotal events in China before and after WWI, including the fall of the Qing dynasty, the emergence of warlordism, and the impact of global conflicts on China’s political transformation.

At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

  • Analyse the significance of the Sykes-Picot Agreement and the Balfour Declaration to the attempts to make peace;
  • Evaluate the impact of Allied support between 1915 and 1917 on the outcome of WWI;
  • Assess the significance of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk; and
  • Have a deep understanding of the events in China before and after WWI. 

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