CAUSES OF WW1 Flashcards
When was arch duke Franz Ferdinand assassinated ?
Sunday 28th of June 1914
What was the Serbian terrorist group called?
The black hand
Who killed the archduke Franz Ferdinand ?
Princip
When did the killer die ?
In an Austrian jail on April 1918 at 23
Where did the Archduke die ?
On Franz Joseph street outside of an cafe
What was the reasoning behind the assassination ?
The black hand hated Austria and Franz was the Archduke of Austria
What was happening on the day of the assassination ?
Franz was paying a royal visit in a procession
How many weeks later did the war begin
6 weeks
When did Austria blame Serbia for the death of Franz Ferdinand ?
The 23 of July
When did Austria declare war on Serbia ?
The 28th of July
When did the Russian army get ready to defend Serbia
The 29th of July
When did Germany declare war on Russia ?
1st of August
When did Germany declare war against France
3rd of August
When did Germany invade Belgium
The 3rd of August
When did Britain declare war on Germany ?
4th of August
When did Austria declare was on Russia ?
6th of August
What does M.A.I.N stand for ?
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism
Why was imperialism a main cause of WW1?
Increased competition in European countries
Trade
Who was apart of the Triple Alliance ?
Germany Austria- Hungary Italy Ottoman Empire (Gina,Ate,Italian,Oreos)
Who was apart of the Triple Entente
Great Britain
France
Russia
(Generous,French,Robbers)
How did militarism lead to WW1?
Increased tension between countries
What was the Schlieffen plan ?
The attack on France through Belgium if Russia made an attack on Germany
Impact of world war 1 for women on britains home front
Women were recruited into jobs
How did technology and ware fare change the western front
Increased winnings
Became more industrial