Causes Of WW1 Flashcards
What were the first two military alliances?
The first two military alliances were the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente.
The Triple Alliance - Germany, Austria and Italy
The Triple Entente - France, Britain and Russsia
What is MAIN?
Militarism- many countries believed it was important to build large armies and navies.
Alliances - the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente were said to have been formed to help prevent war.
Imperialism - European nations were creating empires and coming into conflict.
Nationalism - all countries were looking out for their own interests.
What happened after the murder of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand in June 1914? What happened to the alliances because of this?
After the murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in June 1914, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. The countries of Europe found that the alliances they had formed dragged them into war.
What were the two new opposing groups that have grown up by 1914? Why did they develop?
The two opposing groups that had grown up by 1914 were:
The Triple Alliance-Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy (1882)
The Triple Entente-France, Russia and Great Britain (1907)
They had grown up, believing that a ‘balance of power’ would prevent war.
What are the Triple Alliance countries?
The Triple Alliance countries are:
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Italy
What are the Triple Entente countries?
The Triple Entente countries are:
France
Great Britain
Russia
What happened on the 28 June?
HINT: Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand
On 28 June, the Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand was shot by Serb terrorists on a visit to inspect Austrian troops in Bosnia.
What happened on 5 July?
HINT: Germany and Austria-Hungary
On 5 July Germany promised total support for Austria-Hungary.
What happened on 28 July?
HINT: Declaring war.
On 28 July, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia - this angered Russia.
What happened on 30 July?
HINT: Mobilising army.
On 30 July, Russia mobilised her army - this alarmed Germany.
What happened on 3 August?
HINT: Schlieffen plan.
On 3 August, Germany implemented the Schlieffen Plan and invaded France through neutral Belgium.
What happened on 4 August?
HINT: Declaring war and agreements.
On 4 August, Britain declared war on Germany because of an agreement with Belgium.
When did Germany start drawing up the Schlieffen Plan?
Germany had been preparing for war long before 1914. In fact, Germany had started drawing up a plan for war - the Schlieffen Plan - in 1897.
How long did the Schlieffen Plan take to finalize?
The Schlieffen Plan took nine years to finalise.
What was the Schlieffen Plan?
The Schlieffen Plan was the German plan to defeat France and Russia. Germany decided to travel through Belgium to attack France by surprise.
What happened on 28 June?
On 28 June, the Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand was shot by Serb terrorists on a visit to inspect Austrian troops in Bosnia.
What happened on 5 July?
On 5 July Germany promised total support for Austria-Hungary.
What happened on 28 July?
On 28 July, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia - this angered Russia.
What happened on 30 July?
On 30 July, Russia mobilised her army - this alarmed Germany.
What happened on 3 August?
On 3 August, Germany implemented the Schlieffen Plan and invaded France through neutral Belgium.
What happened on 4 August?
On 4 August, Britain declared war on Germany because of an agreement with Belgium.
