THE EXPERIENCE OF WARFARE IN

BRITAIN:1854-1929

Aims: To discuss the course outline and historical

background to the period.

Objectives:

1. Discuss course expectations.

2. Share existing knowledge on wars.

3. Discuss the impact of war on society.

4. Review the answers to the pre-course work.

5. Predict the answers to the Crimean T/F quiz.

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE IN THIS CLASS?

I want you to:

1. Develop critical thinking and analytical

skills for use in all aspects of life.

2. Develop your love for history.

3. Get the grades you need to progress.

WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE THREE MOST IMPORTANT WARS OF THIS PERIOD? 1854 - 1929

During this course we will study:

1. The Crimean War, 1854 – 56

2. The Boer War, 1899 – 1902

3. The First World War , 1914 - 1918

GUESS THE WAR?

WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THESE WARS?

The Crimean War

1854 - 1856

The First World War

1914 - 1918

The Boer War

1899 - 1902

WHAT IMPACT HAVE THESE WARS HAD ON BRITISH SOCIETY? THINK OF 3.

MID 19TH CENTURY BRITAIN

BRITISH GOVERNMENT

BRITISH SOCIETY

WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE CRIMEAN WAR?

True or False

HOMEWORK – THE CRIMEAN WAR

Read the Orlando Figes extract and answer the questions below:

1. Which countries were involved?

2. How many people died?

3. What type of war was it?

4. Where was it fought?

5. Why did each power enter the war?

6. Research and create a timeline of Crimean war battles.

Aims: To discuss the course outline and historical

background to the period.

Objectives:

1. Discuss course expectations.

2. Share existing knowledge on wars.

3. Discuss the impact of war on society.

4. Review the answers to the pre-course work.

5. Predict the answers to the Crimean T/F quiz.