Conflict and Tension 1894 - 1918 (1B) Part 1: Causes Flashcards
Who was chancellor of Germany until 1890?
Otto Von Bismark
When did Wilhelm II become Kaiser (emperor) of Germany?
1888
What was Weltpolitik?
“World Policy” Wilhelm II aim to become a great power in Europe
Why did Kaiser Wilhelm II desire “a place in the sun”
To expand Germany’s empire and pursue a policy of imperialism
Which area of France did Germany gain control of after the Franco-Prussian War of 1871?
Alsace-Lorraine
What was the name of alliance formed between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy in 1882?
Triple Alliance
Why was the Triple Entente different to the Triple Alliance?
The Triple Entente was made up of three smaller agreements
Who resigned as the chancellor of Germany in 1890?
Otto Von Bismark
What was the Bismarckian Nightmare?
The fear of Germany being surrounded by enemies
Why was the Kaiser’s decision not to renew the reinsurance treaty with Russia a problem?
Russia allied with France instead
What year did Wilhelm II become Kaiser of Germany?
1888
What is meant by the term Splendid Isolation?
To remain out of international affairs and focus on your own country
The Triple Entente was made up of three smaller agreements. What were they called?
Anglo-Russian Entente, Entente Cordiale, Franco-Russian Alliance
What year was the Anglo-Russian Entente signed?
1907
What year was the Franco-Russian Alliance signed?
1894
What year was the Entente Cordiale signed?
1904
What was the Anglo-German Naval Race?
Germany and Britain racing the build the largest navy with the most dreadnoughts.
Why did the HMS Dreadnought change naval warfare?
It made all other battleships obsolete
What is Militarism?
A belief a country needs a strong military that is can use to further its power.
What is Nationalism?
The belief that national identity is important and a strong support for your nation.
What is Alliance?
An agreement between two countries to support each other.
What is Imperialism?
A desire for a country to have an empire
What happened during the Bosnian Crisis?
Austria-Hungary annexed Bosnia
What year did the Bosnian Crisis happen?
1908
Which of the major European powers supported Serbia?
Russia
How did the Bosnian Crisis increase Serbian Nationalism?
Anti-Austro-Hungarian feelings grew and many Serbian soldiers joined the Black Hand Gang?
What was the Black Hand Gang?
A Serbian terrorist group
What is Pan-Slavism?
The idea that Slavic people should unite under one country ‘Greater Serbia’.
What year was the first Moroccan Crisis?
1904-1905
What was a significant outcome of the first Moroccan Crisis?
Only Austria-Hungary supported Germany, The Entente-Cordiale was shown to be strong
What year was the second Moroccan Crisis?
1911
What was a significant outcome of the second Moroccan Crisis?
Germany vowed to never back down again
