Chapters 27 Flashcards
What nations formed the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente
Germany Austria-Hungary, and Italy formed the Triple Alliance, France, Great Britain, and Russia created the Triple Entente
What did the Irish, the Poles, and Slavic minorities in the Balkans and Austria-Hungary have in common
All of them were ethnic groups that didn’t have their own states
How did industrialization contribute to militarism in Europe
Shipbuilding methods changed due to industrialization, weapons were made from iron, steel, and chemicals, and Europe’s armies grew.
How did European imperialism contribute to the start of WW1
Britain and France became increasingly powerful, which led to increase tensions between Europe countries as they expanded their empires.
Who was assassinated during a visit to Sarajevo in Bosnia
The Archduke Ferdinand was assassinated
Why did Austria-Hungary seek German support before invading Bosnia
Austra thought that Russia would support Bosnia
Who ordered the mobilization of troops, knowing that it would be considered an act of war
Czar Nicholas II of Russia
where did the Schlieffen Plan call for German troops to fight
During WW1, Germany fought France first before shifting east to combat Russia in the Schlieffen Plan
What nation started WW1, and what two nations escalated the conflict?
Germany and England escalated the war after Austria started it
Why did trench warfare develop on the Western Front but not on Eastern Front
Warfare on the Eastern Front was marked by mobility. On the West side, neither side could organize a successful offense
