First World War Flashcards
What were the mutual defense alliances before WW1?
Russia and Serbia
Germany and Austria-Hungary (Dual Alliance)
France and Russia
Britain, France, and Belgium
Britain, France and Russia (Triple Entente)
Japan and Britain
Italy, Germany, Austria-Hungary (Triple Alliance)
Balkan States against the Ottoman Empire
How long did it take WW1 last?
4 years
How did mutual defense alliances contribute to the outbreak of World War I?
They pulled countries into war if one of their allies was attacked.
How did Imperialism contribute to World War I?
Imperialism is the expansion of power and wealth by acquiring territories.
Competing claims in Africa and Asia (they had raw materials and these countries wanted to exploit them) increased tensions among European powers.
In the early years of the twentieth century, the world was dominated by the Imperial European powers. The older empires of Britain and France had colonies in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and the Pacific. Germany and Italy had not become united political states until the mid-nineteenth century, after which they began to seek territories in Africa to compete with British and French Imperialism, Germany did not try to expand into Europe.
These increasing competitions and desired for greater empires led to an increase in confrontation and pushed the world in to WW1.
What is imperialism, and how did it contribute to World War I?
Imperialism is the expansion of power and wealth by acquiring territories. Competing claims in Africa and Asia increased tensions among European powers.
How does imperialism manifest?
Imperialism can take various forms, including colonization, annexation, protectorates, and spheres of influence.
What are the purposes of imperialism?
Imperialism is often pursued for economic, political, and strategic reasons, such as acquiring resources, expanding markets, gaining territory, or asserting dominance.
What are the consequences of imperialism?
Consequences of imperialism can include exploitation of resources and peoples, cultural assimilation or suppression, political instability, and resistance movements.
What is nationalism?
Nationalism is a political ideology or movement that emphasizes the interests, culture, and identity of a particular nation or group of people.
Patriotism: Strong attachment.
Unity: Emphasizes unity often transcending regional or ethnic differences.
Cultural Pride: Celebrates cultural language, heritage and traditions.
Sovereignty: Independence.
Negatives: Leads to exclusionary attitudes and conflicts with other countries.
Which countries had competing imperialistic claims before World War I?
Various European countries, including Britain, France, Germany, and others.
What technological advancements fueled the arms race before World War I?
Advancements in warships, such as Britain’s HMS Dreadnought, and the increasing size and capability of armies.
Describe the Arms Race and when and how it started and what was it about? Who were involved in it?
From the beginning of the twentieth century Britain and Germany had been building up the armaments They had also been increasing their naval fleets, especially with large numbers of powerful battleships In 1906, Britain built the fastest and most powerful battleship known HMS Dreadnought After that the arms race became more competitive, it drew in other powerful nations, such as Japan and the United States.
Who was Archduke Franz Ferdinand, and why was his assassination significant?
He was the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne whose assassination sparked the beginning of World War I.
What was the Black Hand, and what role did it play in the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
The Black Hand was a Serbian-nationalist terrorist group responsible for the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
How did the desire for independence among Slavic peoples contribute to World War I?
It led to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, triggering a chain of events that culminated in war.
How many countries were involved in ww1?
32
Define ethnic.
It refers to large groups of people who share a common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background
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What happened in June 1914?
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
What happened on 1st August 1914?
Germany declared war on Russia.
Germany demanded safe passage for troops to France through Luxembourg and Belgium.
What happened on 2nd August 1914?
Germany attacked Luxembourg.
