German Nationalism: Anglo-German Relations

PowerPoint (with 6 slides) and one Word Document that examines Anglo-German relations under Kaiser Wilhelm II before 1914. The lesson covers the Kruger Telegram, the Naval Race, the Moroccan Crises, developments in the alliance system and the Daily Telegraph Interview.

Activities include

• Quick quiz starter activity on prior learning.
• Source analysis exercise on the Kaiser’s personal reasons for disliking Britain including his relationship to his mother and the death of his father.
• Source analysis on why Germany’s aims/approach to Anglo-German relations was flawed.
• Reading and comprehension exercise on the major incidents in Anglo-German relations to complete a table.
• Discussion on who was more responsible for the decline of Anglo-German relations.
• Plenary discussion with source analysis to consider the extent Germany’s approach to Anglo-German relations were a success.

Designed for the teaching of OCR History Y314 The Development of German Nationalism 1789-1919.
Lesson Length: 1hr depending on pace.

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