Why did Germany Lose The First World War?

Key Words

Tsar Revolution Ludendorff Offensive Resources Blockade 1918 – The Hundred Days The Stalemate Is Broken Target: •Why did Germany agree to an Armistice in 1918?

•You will analyse reasons for Germany’s defeat in 1918

• Starter • In 1917 there was a revolution in Russia.

The new Government surrendered.

• What impact do you think this would have on the stalemate in Western Europe?

• Activation • Read page 314 and refer to sources 17,18 and 21

Demonstration • Use worksheet 10.9 to divide reasons for Germany’s defeat.

• Use the headings (right) and divide them up.

• Problems back home in Germany • Mistakes in German Policy (Military and Economic) • Allied Resources • Allied military tactics

Plenary • You have five minutes to come up with a summary answering the key question: • What factors caused the collapse of Germany in 1918?