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Chapter 26 Quiz Flashcards

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What did the first modern Olympics signify?

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Peace between countries

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When does Europe experience a century of relative peace?

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1900s

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What negative consequences could come from forming alliances?

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2 countries could join to go against another

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When was the triple alliance and who were they?

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1882

Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary

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Who later became known as central powers?

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Germany and Austria-Hungary

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What was the second alliance called?

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The Triple Entente

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Who were the Triple entente?

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France and Russia

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When did France and Russia form an alliance?

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1893

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When did France and Britatin sign an entente?

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1904

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What were factors leading to war?

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Mitigation: glorification of the military
Nationalism: strong feeling of pride in and devotion to ones country
Imperialism: the domination of one country of the political, economic or cultural life of another country or region

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Where did the Great War begin?

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Eastern Europe

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Who did Austria make an ultimatum with and what was the result?

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Serbia

They met some of the demands but not all. This started a war in 1914

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Who does Serbia turn too for an alliance?

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Russia

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Who does Germany invade?

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Belgium

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What lead to trench warfare?

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Europe invading Belgium

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How many troops did each country have?

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French: 8.5 million
British: 9 million
Russia: 12 million
United States: 2 million 
Germany: 11 million
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Why did the Schlieffen plan fail?

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Russia mobilized more quickly, Germans reinforced the west allowing French to state the German assault, and Ignored political consequences

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What do many historians consider WWI?

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The first industrial and scientific war

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Who was the first to use chemical weapons?

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Germany

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How many casualties were caused by chemical warfare?

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1.3 million

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What are the 2 most known poison gasses?

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Mustard gas and chlorine gas

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What were airplanes first used for?

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Observation

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What did pilots start doing?

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Carrying pistols for when they saw enemy planes

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What were flying aces?

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Heroes of the period

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What did U-Boats targeted?

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Merchant vessels

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