Allies/enemies Flashcards
Why did Britain hate Germany?
Britain hated Germany because it threatened its status as #1 world power
Why did Russia stick up for Serbia?
Both were of Slavic heritage
Why did Serbia feel threatened by Austria Hungary?
Because Austria-Hungary had just taken over Bosnia
What was happening to the Ottoman Empire?
It was falling apart
What were some of the new weapons?
Machine guns, tank, barbed wire, flame thrower, poison gas
Why do people/countries form alliances?
- Feels safe/protection
- cause everyone else is doing it
- Be more powerful
What was the nickname for the Balkans and why did it have this nickname?
Powder Keg, because it was an explosive area with lots of different nationalities and possible conflicts
What even started WWI?
Assignation of Franz Ferdinand
What did “Paris for breakfast, st.petersburg for lunch” mean?
It was in reference to the schlieffen plan, defeat France (paris) before Russia (St.Petersburg) is ready
What was Russia’s big advantage in the war, what was their big problem?
The pro was a huge population. The problem was they were not industrialized and didn’t have s great infrastructure
Which allied power quit the war first, and why?
Russia, there was a revolution mainly because its citizens were sick of war
Why did colonies send troops to support the war
Hoped they would get independence after the war
Who was not invited to the treaty of Versailles?
Germany, Ottomans, a-h, and Russia
What did Britain, France, USA want from the treaty of Versailles
Britain- stop spread of communism
France- revenge
USA- no more war/ everyone to get along
Why did France hate Germany?
France hated Germany because they took Alsace and Lorraine from them. Also, Germany was a treat to them
