Economic Flashcards

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Straits of Constantinople

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Russia needed the strait for trade, which moved through the Balkans. A-H was threatening Russia’s access through its annexation of Bosnia and its threatening presence in the Balkans

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Arms Race

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Most of Europe scrambled to increase the size of their armies and had no limit on weapons production. Military spending increased by 300%. Popular with public as it created jobs, escalated race

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