Anglo-German Arms Race Flashcards
What did the Second Naval Law of 1900 call for?
The doubling of the German battleship fleet in 1916.
Why did this increase worry Britain?
Germany wanted many warships concentrated in the North Sea which threatened Britain’s Navy as although it was vast it was spread out across the world protecting her empire.
In what year did Britain launch the Dreadnought?
1906
Why was the Dreadnought so great?
It had a 12 inch gun and could fire over 13km
Why were Germany horrified by the Dreadnought?
It now thought that it was being surrounded by a hostile coalition.
When did Germany start building Dreadnoughts?
1908
In what year did the total number of Dreadnoughts peak?
1913
How many Dreadnoughts were made in total by each nation?
Germany - 17
Britain - 29
How did the arm race lead to World War One?
It encouraged war fever in countries, building up pressure on the government to stand up for Britain. It also increased hostility and fear.
