Causes of World War One Flashcards
What was the name of Germany’s ruler, 1888-1918?
Kaiser Wilhelm II
What is Nationalism?
The strong belief that your country is better than others
What is imperialism?
The desire to build an empire
How much of the globe did the British Empire cover in 1900?
One fifth of the land surface; it was the empire ‘on which the sun never set’
What is militarism?
The control of government by military aims, and the desire to build up a strong military power.
How many warships did Great Britain have in 1914?
185
What was the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Austria and Italy, 1882
What was the Triple Entente?
A ‘friendly relationship’ of France and Britain, 1904 (joined by Russia in 1907)
Which country did Britain make a naval agreement with and why?
Japan, 1902 – so Britain did not need to worry so much about her naval power in the Pacific.
What provoked the First Moroccan Crisis
In 1906, Kaiser Wilhelm went to Morocco and guaranteed its independence (France had been hoping to take it over).
How was the first Moroccan Crisis solved?
A Conference was held at Algericas where Britain, France and Russia forced Wilhelm to back down.
When was Archduke Franz Ferdinand shot?
Sunday, 28 June 1914
What was the name of the Serbian terrorist group?
Union or Death (nicknamed the `Black Hand’)
What was the ‘blank cheque’?
The promise, given by Germany to Austria on 5 July 1914, that Germany would support Austria whatever she did.
When was the Austrian ultimatum to Serbia
23 July 1914
