Causes Of WW1 Flashcards

1
Q

When did the two Morrocan crises take place?

A

1905

1911

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2
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Which country wanted Morocco as a part of their empire?

A

France

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3
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Which 3 countries were apart of the triple alliance?

A

Germany
Austria-Hungary
Italy

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4
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Which 2 countries were involved in the naval arms race?

A

Britain

Germany

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5
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When did the Bosnian crisis take place?

A

1908

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6
Q

Who tried to annex Bosnia?

A

Austria-Hungary

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7
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Which country vowed to protect the Balkans?

A

Russia

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8
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When did the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand take place?

A

28th June 1914

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9
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What was the name of the group that carried out the assassination?

A

The Black Hand

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10
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Who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

A

Gavrillo Princip

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11
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When was the Schlieffen plan carried out?

A

August 1914

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12
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What did the success of the Schlieffen plan depend on?

A
  1. ) Russia taking a long time to mobilise their army
  2. ) Belgium not fighting Germany as they passed through
  3. ) Britain not declaring war on Germany for attacking Belgium
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13
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What was the name of the treaty that insured Britain’s protection of Belgium?

A

Treaty of London

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