1st History Test Flashcards
What is Militarism?
Militarism is the belief that if you don’t have more weapon technology, strong forces, and obedience than you won’t attack us. This caused an arms race in ww1, this is one of the main triggers of ww1.
What is Imperialism?
the policy of extending the power of one country
over other countries through military force or economic control. This desire to expand caused competition for land and had the potential to lead to war
What is Alliances?
Countries often form alliances to strengthen
their position in the world. European countries formed similar alliances to
try to maintain a balance of power whereby no
A single country can become more powerful than
the rest. By 1914, conflicting imperial ambitions
and the buildup of the military might have created
two large power blocs.
What is Nationalism?
identification with one’s own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations.
What is the War Measures Act?
Allows the government to total control over the people without any laws and allowed conscription and younger people to go to war
What is Versallies?
Is a city in northern France where a treaty was made with Germany and its allies. The war guilt clause
What is Suffragists?
one who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women. Bordon and Nellie Mc Clung were suffragists.
Who is Mc Clung?
She was an activist who wanted woman to have rights
What is a Dog Fight?
2 british fighter aircraft and one german fighter aircraft
What is the Alliance System?
The alliance system was a network of treaties, agreements and ententes that were negotiated and signed prior to 1914. 2. National tensions and rivalries have made alliances a common feature of European politics
Who is Billy Bishop?
Billy Bishop was Canada’s top flying ace of the First World War; he was officially credited with 72 victories (shot down 72 planes).
Who was apart of the Triple Entente?
France, Britain, Russia
When was Chloride Gas introduced as a weapon by the Germans?
In the 2nd battle of ypres
Who is Currie?
Currie was the commander of vimmy ridge, he strategicly planned the battle
What is The Black Hand?
A terrist group in Serbia that killed the Duke of Austria-Hungary named Franz Ferdinand