Final Steps to War Flashcards
Reaction of the ultimatum around the world vs Europe
For many nations around the world the assassination of the Archduke and his wife seemed distant (no effect on their lives). *For European nations, the reaction was quite different. The assassination became an excuse for war—-nationalism.
How the assassination led Austria to declare war:
The assassination set off a chain of events:
- Austria-Hungary was greatly angered and wanted to crush Serbian Nationalism.
- They held Serbia responsible for the death of the Archduke.
- Germany offered Austria-Hungary a “blank cheque” (They would stand beside Austria-Hungary no matter what the outcome).
What is a ultimatum, who put it out, and what were the terms?
Definition: A demand to meet certain terms or face consequences.
Austria-Hungary issued an ultimatum to Serbia:
1) Put down all nationalist hatred against Austria-Hungary
2) Punish all of those involved with the assassination
3) Allow Austro-Hungarian officials into Serbia to help apprehend the “Black Hand”
Serbia’s Response to the ultimatum
They agreed to all but one of the demands.
They would not allow Austro-Hungarian officials into their country.
It is considered embarrassing for an independent nation to allow foreign law enforcers into their country.
This lead to Austria making a Declaration of War
What were the the final steps that led to the of war after the assassination (hint: 7 steps)
- Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia (July 28, 1914)
- Russia mobilizes (ally of Serbia)
- France mobilizes
- Germany orders France and Russia to halt mobilization
5, Both refuse, Germany declares war on Russia (August 1), and France the next day
- Germany invades a small neutral country Belgium and then attacks France
- Britain has promised to protect Belgium. After the invasion Britain declares war on Germany
The assassination of the Archduke “triggered” the start of World War One, but was not the cause. *What were the M.A.I.N causes?
Militarism, Alliance, sImperialism, Nationalism
What is Militarism
Arms Race for military might –competing against one another for the best military force.
*British Navy –dreadnaught ship is the best in the world at this time
*French Army is good, but has stagnated since the 1800s
*Austria is a declining power, Germany is a rising power
What were the Alliances
Triple Entente= England, Russia, France
Triple Alliance= Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
What is Imperialism
- Building of colonial empires around the world for economic gain*Divided Africa by the Berlin Conference in the 1800s
- “The Sun Never Sets on the British Empire”
What is Nationalism
- National pride: patriotism
- Taken to the extreme and leading to aggressive foreign policy we can call this JINGOISM
