Causes Of WW1 Flashcards
When did the two Morrocan crises take place?
1905
1911
Which country wanted Morocco as a part of their empire?
France
Which 3 countries were apart of the triple alliance?
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Which 2 countries were involved in the naval arms race?
Britain
Germany
When did the Bosnian crisis take place?
1908
Who tried to annex Bosnia?
Austria-Hungary
Which country vowed to protect the Balkans?
Russia
When did the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand take place?
28th June 1914
What was the name of the group that carried out the assassination?
The Black Hand
Who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Gavrillo Princip
When was the Schlieffen plan carried out?
August 1914
What did the success of the Schlieffen plan depend on?
- ) Russia taking a long time to mobilise their army
- ) Belgium not fighting Germany as they passed through
- ) Britain not declaring war on Germany for attacking Belgium
What was the name of the treaty that insured Britain’s protection of Belgium?
Treaty of London