Anglo-German Naval Race Flashcards
1
Q
When was the first dreadnought made?
A
1906
2
Q
Why were all other ships referred to as ‘funf minuten’ ships?
A
Compared to the dreadnought they’d only last five minutes
A German saying
3
Q
What was Britains 3 power standard ?
A
She wanted to have a navy as strong as all three of the worlds top navies put together
4
Q
Why did Britain feel threatened by Germany?
A
The kaiser wanted his own empire
Britain saw this as a threat to hers
5
Q
What was the dreadnought?
A
A new battleship
6
Q
Who created the first dreadnought?
A
Britain
