1900-1920: the era of...?

Year 9 History students are well into their review of the 20th century. The first two decades are seemingly dominated by conflict, and no-one can ignore the horrors of The Great War when defining these decades. The clip of the Treaty of Versailles reminds us that the decisions made in 1919 did not make a lasting peace. But year 9 have been careful to note that war can bring unexpected changes, some of which are positive. How would you define these two decades? If 1900-1920 was a film, what would be the title? Post your ideas here. Then get ready in Term 3 to investigate how the next twenty years were turbulent times for Europe…..