Economic Flashcards
1
Q
Straits of Constantinople
A
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
2
Q
Arms Race
A
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