Causes Of WWI Flashcards
Militarism examples
European divide led to arms race between the main countries
France and Germany doubled their navy size between 1870 and 1914
Britain and Germany had naval race and competed for mastery of the seas. British made dreadnought 1906 and Germany followed with their own battleship
Militarism definition
The army and military forces are given a high profile by the government so a strong army and navy
Alliances definition
An agreement made between countries to give each other help if it is needed
When an alliance is signed the countries become known as allies
Alliances examples
Entente cordiale was handshake agreement, not a formal alliance between France and Britain, 1904
Imperialism definition
When a country takes over new lands or countries and makes them subject to their rule
Imperialism examples
The amount of lands owned by Britain and France increased the rivalry with Germany who entered colony race late and only had small areas of Africa
Nationalism definition
Being a strong supporter of the rights and interests of ones country
Nationalism examples
Congress of Vienna held after napoleons exile to Elba left both Germany and Italy as divided states
Francoprussian war left France angry at loss of Alsace Lorraine to Germany and keen to regain it
Austria Hungary and Serbia were home to different nationalist groups, who wanted freedom from the states they lived in
Underlying causes definition
Hard to see, build up over a long period of time
Immediate causes definition
Events that happen quickly over a short time period. They are the Sparks that lit the fire
June 28
Frank Ferdinand and wife assassinated in Sarajevo by gavrillo principe and Austria Hungary wants the right to punish the Serbs
July 28
Emperor Franz Joseph of austriahungary declares war on Serbia
July 31
Russia declares war on Serbia as an ally of Serbia. Germany wants peace from Russia and France
Aug 1
Germany declares war on Russia
Aug 3
Germany declares war on France
