CAUSES OF WW1 Flashcards

1
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When was arch duke Franz Ferdinand assassinated ?

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Sunday 28th of June 1914

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2
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What was the Serbian terrorist group called?

A

The black hand

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3
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Who killed the archduke Franz Ferdinand ?

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Princip

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4
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When did the killer die ?

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In an Austrian jail on April 1918 at 23

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5
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Where did the Archduke die ?

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On Franz Joseph street outside of an cafe

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6
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What was the reasoning behind the assassination ?

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The black hand hated Austria and Franz was the Archduke of Austria

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7
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What was happening on the day of the assassination ?

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Franz was paying a royal visit in a procession

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8
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How many weeks later did the war begin

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6 weeks

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9
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When did Austria blame Serbia for the death of Franz Ferdinand ?

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The 23 of July

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10
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When did Austria declare war on Serbia ?

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The 28th of July

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11
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When did the Russian army get ready to defend Serbia

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The 29th of July

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12
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When did Germany declare war on Russia ?

A

1st of August

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13
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When did Germany declare war against France

A

3rd of August

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14
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When did Germany invade Belgium

A

The 3rd of August

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15
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When did Britain declare war on Germany ?

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4th of August

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16
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When did Austria declare was on Russia ?

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6th of August

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17
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What does M.A.I.N stand for ?

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Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism

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18
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Why was imperialism a main cause of WW1?

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Increased competition in European countries

Trade

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19
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Who was apart of the Triple Alliance ?

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Germany 
Austria- Hungary 
Italy 
Ottoman Empire 
(Gina,Ate,Italian,Oreos)
20
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Who was apart of the Triple Entente

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Great Britain
France
Russia
(Generous,French,Robbers)

21
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How did militarism lead to WW1?

A

Increased tension between countries

22
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What was the Schlieffen plan ?

A

The attack on France through Belgium if Russia made an attack on Germany

23
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Impact of world war 1 for women on britains home front

A

Women were recruited into jobs

24
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How did technology and ware fare change the western front

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Increased winnings

Became more industrial

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Describe Russian society and class structure at the start of the 20th century
UPPER CLASS MIDDLE CLASS WORKING CLASS PEASANTS
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Upper class
Involved kings, priests and nobles | Ruled by the tsar and tsarina
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Middle class
Almost non existent in Russia | Made from merchants
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Working class
Consisted of factory workers, artists, soldiers
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Peasants
Consisted of farmers, homeless and serfs
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Why were ordinary Russians disgruntled before the 1905 revolution
Peasants suffered from horrid living conditions posing a threat to the tsar Many protests and strikes
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Long term causes world war 1
Militarism Alliances Imperialism Nationalism
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Short term causes of world war 1
Assassination of arch duke Franz Ferdinand | Anti germanism
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Experiences of trench warefare
``` Rats Lack of sleep No food or drink Cold Diseases Shell shock ```
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Impacts of battles
New great powers | Socialism
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Long term impacts on soldiers
Disease Shell shock Injuries PTSD
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Alliance
An agreement between two or more countries to help each other
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Nationalism
A strong love of your nation | Competitive with other countries
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Imperialism
Countries power over others
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What is the blank cheque
A promise by Germany to give unconditional support for whatever Austria Hungary might do to punish Serbia
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Armitice
An agreement made to end war
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Conscription
Compulsory enlistment
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Constitutional monarchy
A form of national government in which the monarch is restrained by the parliament
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Proletariat
Working class people
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Colonies
A country under full political control
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Bourgeoise
Referring to the middle class
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Autocratic
A ruler with lots of power
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July crisis
Involving all European countries and events that lead to world war 1