1.1 Europe In 1914 Flashcards
Who were rivals for land and trade and were very suspicious of each other?
In 1914 Europe’s main powers (strongest countries) were rivals
What did they do to defend themselves against attack?
They made alliances
Which countries had formed the Triple Alliance?
By 1914, Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy had formed the Triple Alliance.
Which countries formed the Triple Entente?
Britain, France and Russia formed the Triple Entente.
Which country did Germany fear and why?
Germany feared an attack from France because in 1871, Germany had defeated France and taken the French provinces of ALSACE and LORRAINE. France wanted to take thes lands back
What did Germany want to do?
It wanted to extend its empire to provide raw materials and a market for its growing industries.
What was Morocco?
This was an area of Northern Africa under French control.
Why did Germany send a battleship to the Moroccan port of Agadir?
It was an attempt to increase German influence in Africa
Germany was also building ___________________
A bigger navy
How did Germany’s “bigger navy” affect Britain?
Britain saw this as a theat to its own defense, trade and empire.
When did Britain produce its first DREADNOUGHT?
In 1906. A naval arms race began
Where was the biggest rivalry between the great powers?
In the Balkans. It was an area of south-eastern Europe which had been a part of the Ottoman Empire.
Which countries had Austria seized in 1908?
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Why did Russia oppose Ausria’s expansion?
Because it would cut Russia off from the Mediterranean,
Why did Germany encourage Austria’s expansion?
Because it would give Germany a direct route to the Mediterranean
