Road to 1939: Causes of World War Two Poster
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Help pupils understand the long and short-term causes that led to the Second World War with this classroom timeline poster. It brings together six dated causes including the Treaty of Versailles, the Great Depression, failures of the League of Nations, Hitler taking power, appeasement and the Nazi and Soviet Pact, plus the 1939 trigger, all in one easy-to-reference design. Ideal for classroom displays, introducing key causes during KS3 lessons, supporting revision and exam preparation or providing a quick reference during class discussions.
About this resource
Help pupils understand the long and short-term causes that led to the Second World War with this classroom timeline poster. It brings together six dated causes including the Treaty of Versailles, the Great Depression, failures of the League of Nations, Hitler taking power, appeasement and the Nazi and Soviet Pact, plus the 1939 trigger, all in one easy-to-reference design. Ideal for classroom displays, introducing key causes during KS3 lessons, supporting revision and exam preparation or providing a quick reference during class discussions.
How to use it in class
- Display it on your working wall while you teach the topic
- Point back to it when pupils need a reminder mid-task
- Print it A3 for the wall, or A4 for books and group tables
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