CAUSES OF WW1 Flashcards
Imperlism
In 1900 the UK had the largest empire in the world. Germany was a new country founded in 1871 and the wanted to grow their empire. As the years went on other countries saw Germany as a potential threat
Alliances
One of the biggest cause of tension before WW1. Many alliances were created throughout lots of countries likr the Triple Entente and the Triple Alliance that would eventually be brought into war.
Militarism
the importance to biuld and strengthen your army and navy
Nationalism
show power and strength to other countries
The Moroccan Crises
Moroccan crises, (1905–06, 1911), were two international crises centering on France’s attempts to control Morocco and on Germany’s concurrent attempts to stem French power.
The Balkan Crises
The Balkan Wars were a series of two conflicts fought in the Balkan Peninsula in 1912 and 1913. In the first Balkan War the four Balkan states of Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia and Montenegro attacked and overpowered the Ottoman Empire. As a result, the Ottoman Empire lost a bulk of its European territory.
The Arms Race
The arms race was the general term used for the military rivalry between Great Britain and Germany in the pre-war years. The arms race encompassed both the naval race and the arms race on land.
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
1908 Austria-Hungary annexed Bosnia. June 28th 1914 Ferdinand and his wife Sophie were shot by a member of the ‘Black Hand Gang’.
What happened after Ferdinand was shot ?
After the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand, Austria-Hungary decided to issue an ultimatum and threats to Serbia. Germany agreed to support Austria-Hungary in this move. On 28th July Austria-Hungary invaded Serbia
Where was Ferdinand shot
Sarajevo, Bosnia
Who shot Ferdinand ?
Gavrilo Princip
Triple Entente
Britain Russia France
Triple Allince
Germany Austria-Hugary Italy
