Causes Of World War 1 Flashcards
Who was in the triple alliance?
Germany, Austria Hungary, Italy
When did kaiser Wilhelm become king of Germany?
1888
What was the naval arms race
Germany and Britain race eachother to see who could manufacture the most battleships in preparation for war.
What was the Schlieffen plan?
Germany planned to attack France through neutral Belgium, it was done to protect Germany from being attacked by both Russia and France so they attempted to defeat France first so they could focus on russia
What was the first Moroccan crisis?
The kaiser Wilhelm supported a Moroccan rebellion for independence, which angered the French.
What was the second Moroccan crisis?
The German navy protected a trade route which France saw as an act of protection to another Moroccan rebellion. The British has to intervene in order to stop war between the two countries
What was the blank cheque?
Germany offered to help Austria Hungary with anything no matter the cost and they would fund it
How large was Germany’s army?
4.5 million men
How large was France’s army
4 million
How large was Britain’s army?
1 million
How large was Austria hungary’s army?
3 million
How large was Russia’s army
6 million
How large was the ottoman empire’s army
210,000
When was Franz Ferdinand assassinated?
28 june
When was the blank cheque written?
24 july
