Chapter 26 Quiz Flashcards
What did the first modern Olympics signify?
Peace between countries
When does Europe experience a century of relative peace?
1900s
What negative consequences could come from forming alliances?
2 countries could join to go against another
When was the triple alliance and who were they?
1882
Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary
Who later became known as central powers?
Germany and Austria-Hungary
What was the second alliance called?
The Triple Entente
Who were the Triple entente?
France and Russia
When did France and Russia form an alliance?
1893
When did France and Britatin sign an entente?
1904
What were factors leading to war?
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
Where did the Great War begin?
Eastern Europe
Who did Austria make an ultimatum with and what was the result?
Serbia
They met some of the demands but not all. This started a war in 1914
Who does Serbia turn too for an alliance?
Russia
Who does Germany invade?
Belgium
What lead to trench warfare?
Europe invading Belgium
How many troops did each country have?
French: 8.5 million British: 9 million Russia: 12 million United States: 2 million Germany: 11 million
Why did the Schlieffen plan fail?
Russia mobilized more quickly, Germans reinforced the west allowing French to state the German assault, and Ignored political consequences
What do many historians consider WWI?
The first industrial and scientific war
Who was the first to use chemical weapons?
Germany
How many casualties were caused by chemical warfare?
1.3 million
What are the 2 most known poison gasses?
Mustard gas and chlorine gas
What were airplanes first used for?
Observation
What did pilots start doing?
Carrying pistols for when they saw enemy planes
What were flying aces?
Heroes of the period
What did U-Boats targeted?
Merchant vessels
