Causes Of Ww1 Flashcards
Franz Ferdinand death. How he dided - 28th June 1914
- Him and his wife arrived at Saravejo train station early. They were driven to town hall to meet Mayor. Large crowds gathered so Ferdinand has to go slowly to wave as a royal couple.
- Six assasins were waiting at Cumurja bridge. One of them threw a bomb that missed under the car, injuring several. The car sped up and Ferdinad was terrified.
- Ferdinand called of visit but went to check on injured. As they passed a cafe, the driver was told he’d taken a wrong. He turned round.
- The assasins had split up and one Gavrilo Princip was outside cafe and killed both of the couple.
What does MAIN stand for?
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism
What is militarism?
When countires thought it was important to have huge armies.
What is alliances.
Triple entente and alliances were made to prevent war but just increased tension.
What is imperialsim?
EU nations creating empires and coming into conflict.
What is nationalism?
All countries looking out for their own countries and interests.
Who was in triple alliance?
Germany, Austria, Italy
Who was in Triple Entente?
France, Britain, Russia
What happened after Franz Ferdinand assassination?
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. European countries found themselves dragged into war with alliances, like a chain.
Why were balances of power in Europe unstable?
Growung power of Germany
Germany threats
.Post 1900, built big navy
.1901, Kaiser(emperor) demanded overseas empire. (Frightened Brits and France)
. Wanted to build route through Balklans to Baghdad. (Russia alarmed as protectors of Balklans.)
. Military defence plan, Schiefflen Plan.
What was the Schiefflen plan?
Attacking and defeating France fast and turning to Russia.
Who was Douglas Haig?
A Field Marshal who achieved many victories but was an awful leader as he didn’t hold back in stupid attacks, losing many of his men thorugh his stubborness.
Did Russia mobilise quickly?
Yes. Alarmed Russia.
3rd August - What happened?
Schiefflen plan executed.
4th August - what happened?
Britain declares war on Germany after they attack Belgium who Britain had sworn to protect.
5th July - What happened?
Germany promised full support for Austria-Hungary
How did Britain originally see Ww1
They saw it as an easy victory and thought they would be ‘Back by Christmas’
Course of Ww1 (not really necessary)
August 1914?
Germany invaded France through Belgium. Germany forced back in Battle of Marne, defensive trenches dug and there was a stalemate.
Course of Ww1 (not really necessary)
4 years after Schiefflien Plan?
Western front at stalemate. Battle of Verden, Somme and Passchendale were key battles where each side tried to get land in these stalemate trenches.
Course of Ww1 (not really necessary)
1917?
America entered war. Germany attacked before arrival. Germany failed to break through and were forced back. 2 months later, Germany signed Armistice.
What was the Armistice?
the ceasefire that ended hostilities between the Allies and Germany on the 11th of November 1918. The Armistice did not end WW1.
First British defeat (Battle of Mons) - What did it do to Britain?
It really showed Britain how difficult it would be, their ideas of an easy victiry were washed after this
Course of Battle of Mons?
France and Britain met in Belgium in Mons. Britain used two thrids of small, 80k army to help France. A canal was the battlefront and Britain were ambushed and pushed back 200 MILES DEEP INTO FRANCE!!
Weapons created in ww1.
machine guns, grenades, and artillery, along with essentially new weapons such as submarines, poison gas, warplanes and tanks.
What was franco-prussian war? -1870
War between france and germany that marked Germanies entrance as a great power.
