Discussion: The First Total War
Week 1 Discussion: The First Total War
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Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
- Textbook: Chapter 2, 4
- Lesson
- Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)
Initial Post Instructions
World War I is different from most other wars in that it was not a direct result of aggression by one entity towards another, notwithstanding the assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand by Serbian elements. Instead, it was the consequence of a number of forces amidst a disruption of the tenuous balance of power in Europe.
For the initial post, select and address one of the following:
- Option 1: Identify two forces that lead to WWI. Examine how they contributed to the outbreak of war.
- Option 2: Select a major battle such as Verdun, Marne, Ypres, or the Somme and chronicle that battle. Add further details about the battles.
- What was the main strategy? What were they trying to accomplish?
- How did leaders influence and mobilize troops?
- What were the main consequences of the result?
Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to at least one peer. At least one of your responses should be to a peer who chose an option different from yours. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.
Writing Requirements
- Minimum of 2 posts (1 initial & 1 follow-up)
- Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online lessons and an outside source)
- APA format for in-text citations and list of references
Option 1: Identify two forces that lead to WWI. Examine how they contributed to the outbreak of war. (Hint: Think about “long-term” forces such as Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, and Nationalism.) Which of the two do you think was MOST responsible for the outbreak of war?
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