Final Exam Flashcards
What was the Triple Entente?
An alliance formed between France, Russia, and Great Britain before World War I.
The alliance aimed to counterbalance the threat posed by the Triple Alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.
True or False: The Triple Entente was a formal military alliance.
False
It consisted of diplomatic agreements and understandings rather than a formal treaty.
Fill in the blank: The Triple Entente was established to counterbalance the _______.
[Triple Alliance]
The Triple Alliance included Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.
What was a key outcome of the formation of the Triple Entente?
Increased cooperation and military coordination among the member nations.
This cooperation was crucial during World War I.
What year did the Triple Entente effectively form?
1907
The formal conclusion of the Triple Entente came with the Anglo-Russian Convention.
Who was Franz Ferdinand?
Archduke of Austria-Este and heir presumptive to the Austro-Hungarian throne
What event is Franz Ferdinand most commonly associated with?
His assassination in 1914, which contributed to the outbreak of World War I
What was the date of Franz Ferdinand’s assassination?
June 28, 1914
Who assassinated Franz Ferdinand?
Gavrilo Princip
What was the broader political impact of Franz Ferdinand’s assassination?
It triggered a series of events leading to World War I
Fill in the blank: Franz Ferdinand was the heir presumptive to the _______.
Austro-Hungarian throne
True or False: Franz Ferdinand’s assassination occurred during a peace conference.
False
What was the nationality of Gavrilo Princip?
Bosnian Serb
What was one of the main reasons for the tension leading to Franz Ferdinand’s assassination?
Nationalist movements in the Balkans
Fill in the blank: The assassination of Franz Ferdinand is often cited as the spark that ignited _______.
World War I
What was the name of the organization that Gavrilo Princip was a part of?
Black Hand
True or False: Franz Ferdinand was in favor of greater autonomy for the Slavic people within the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
True
What role did Franz Ferdinand’s assassination play in European alliances?
It activated a system of alliances that escalated the conflict into a world war
Fill in the blank: The assassination of Franz Ferdinand took place in _______.
Sarajevo
What was the relationship between Franz Ferdinand and Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg?
He was her husband
What was the Schlieffen Plan?
A military strategy developed by Germany for a two-front war against France and Russia.
What was the primary objective of the Schlieffen Plan?
To quickly defeat France before turning to fight Russia.
True or False: The Schlieffen Plan called for invading France through Belgium.
True
Fill in the blank: The Schlieffen Plan was designed to avoid a prolonged _______.
[war on two fronts]
What was a significant flaw in the Schlieffen Plan?
Underestimating Russian mobilization speed.
Which two countries were primarily involved in the Schlieffen Plan?
- Germany
- France
What year was the Schlieffen Plan implemented?
1914
True or False: The Schlieffen Plan was successful in its execution.
False
List one consequence of the failure of the Schlieffen Plan.
- Stalemate on the Western Front
- Prolonged World War I
What was the February Revolution?
A major political event in Russia that led to the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II.
The February Revolution occurred in 1917 and was part of the larger Russian Revolution.
In which year did the February Revolution take place?
1917
This revolution was part of a series of events that resulted in the end of the Russian monarchy.
What was the primary outcome of the February Revolution?
The abdication of Tsar Nicholas II.
This marked the end of over three centuries of Romanov rule.
True or False: The February Revolution was a peaceful transition of power.
False
The revolution involved significant unrest and violence.