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T h e War Begins

T h e War Begins. The Schlieffen Plan and Stalemate. When the war began, Germany had trouble coming from both sides. These were known as FRONTS. How could Germany avoid war on two fronts at once?. Are you ready to play war?. Get into groups and imagine you are Germany.

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T h e War Begins

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  1. The War Begins The Schlieffen Plan and Stalemate

  2. When the war began, Germany had trouble coming from both sides. These were known as FRONTS. How could Germany avoid war on two fronts at once?

  3. Are you ready to play war? • Get into groups and imagine you are Germany. • Using your European maps on overheads, create your plan of attack that would get your troops to Paris in 6 weeks. • You will write out the step-by-step plan of attack and include reasons why you think this is the best approach. • Each group will present their plan. I will choose the winning group based on the real attack! GOOD LUCK!

  4. The Schlieffen Plan Germany Attacks

  5. The Schlieffen Plan

  6. Why did the plan fail ??

  7. Exit Questions 1) Why did Germany plan this attack? 2) List 2 reasons why the Schlieffen Plan failed? 3) Why did the plan bring Britain and, therefore Canada, into the war? 4) What is the definition of a stalemate? 5) What was the consequence of the stalemate?

  8. Entry Question 1) What is the definition of a stalemate? 2) What was the consequence of the stalemate? 3) Using 3 adjectives, describe the trenches of WW1. 4) What is the definition of a “stand to” ?

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