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Under which monarch did Britain become hugely influential and form family connections with most European royal families?

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Queen Victoria.
(1837-1901)

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By the reign of George V who held the real power in Britain?

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The elected Parliment and the government.

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How many people and territories did the British Empire rule over by 1914?

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400 million people in 56 territories.

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Despite Britain’s wealth what social issue persisted in the early 20th century?

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Most of the population lived in poverty while wealth was concentrated in a small group.

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What were the signs of Britain’s declining global status before World War 1?

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Other nations like the USA and Germany developed industires and grew more powerful.

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What type of government did France have before World War 1?

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A republic governed by an elected president.

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How large was the French Empire and where was it mainly located?

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The French Empire ruled around 60 million people mainly in West and North Africa.

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What major event in 1870 negatively impacted France national pride?

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Germany defeated France and took some of its land.

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What were two key issues France faced befoer World War 1?

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France falling behind Britain and Germany in trade.
Population was lower than it neighbours.

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10
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When and how was Germany created as a unified country?

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In 1871 when several former states joined together.

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Who ruled Germany with absolute power before World War 1?

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Kaiser William II.

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How did the size of the German Empire compare to other European powers’ empires?

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Much smaller with territories in Africa and the Far East.

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What was Kaiser William II’s main ambition for Germany?

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Build and expand Germany’s empire.

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What social issue persisted in Germany despite industrial growth?

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Many workers remained very poor and some formed opposition groups.

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Who ruled Russia in the early 1900s and what did most Russians believe about his rule?

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Tsar Nicholas II ruled Russia.
Most Russians believed he had been chosen to rule by God.

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What challenges was Tsar Nicholas II facing in the early 1900s?

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Tsar was facing increased opposition as his autocratic system was becoming less popular.

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How large was Russia’s population in the early 1900s?

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Nearly over 160 million.

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18
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What was notable of Russia’s ethnic diversity?

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Over 200 ethnic groups.

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19
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Did Russia have overseas colonies?

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No

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How had Russia expanded it’s territory?

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Taken control of the neighboring territory during the 19th century.

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What percentage of the Russian population lived in the countryside?

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Around 85%

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What were the conditions like when the Russian population lived in the countryside?

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Harsh. Poor harvests could lead to thousands of death. Due to starvation.

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What was the role of the elected parliament formed after the 1905 riots in Russia?

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Tsar Nicholas II often rejected many of the laws it passed.

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24
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What were the main types of trenches in WW1?

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. Frontline.
. Support.
. Reserve Trenches.
- Connected by communication trenches.

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25
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Who held ultimate power in Austria-Hungary despite the existence of parliaments in both countries?

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Emperor Franz-Josef.

Austria Hungary had their own parliments.

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26
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When was the union between Austria and Hungary formed?

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1867.

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27
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What made the Austria-Hungary Empire ethnically diverse?

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Many nationallities, cultures and languages.

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28
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For Austria-Hungary what are some lands calling for?

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Independance.

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29
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What tensions existed within the Austria Hungary Empire?

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Tensions between many of the ethnic groups within the empire.

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30
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Why was the Austria-Hungary Empire seen as being in decline?

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Unpopular government and an aging emperor.

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What was the purpose of the Alliance System in Europe before WWI?

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Increase influence and seccurity by forming alliances.

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32
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What are the two main alliances before WWI?

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Triple Alliance and Triple Entente.

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What was the main risk of the Alliance System?

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One small conflict between two nations could drag all alies into a large war.

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34
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What was the Dual Alliance of 1879?

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Germany and Austria-Hungary.

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35
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Who was part of the Triple Alliance in 1882?

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Germay.
Austria-Hungary.
Italy.

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36
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What did the members of the Triple Alliance agree on?

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Provide military support if one was attacked by two powers.

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37
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What was the Franco-Russian Alliance?
When?

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Military alliance.
France and Russia.
1892

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38
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What was the Entente Cordiale?
When?

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An agreement between Britain and France.
1904

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39
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Who formed the Triple Entente?
When?

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Britain, France and Russia.

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40
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Why was the Triple Entente formed?

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Protect against Germany.

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41
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What was Great Britain’s military strength before WWI?

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Army: 710,000
Battleships: 122
Submarines: 64

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42
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What was Germany’s military strength before WWI?

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Army: 2,200,000
Battleships: 85
Submarines: 23

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What was Russia’s military strength before WWI?

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Army: 1,200,000
Battleships: 26
Submarines: 29

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What was Austria-Hungary’s military strength before WWI?

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Army: 810,000
Battleships: 24
Submarines: 6

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45
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What was Italy’s military strength before WWI?

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Army: 750,000
Battleships: 36
Submarines: 12

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What was France’s military strength before WWI?

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Army: 1,250,000
Battleships: 46
Submarines: 73

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47
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Why did France want to take control of Morocco?
Who supported them?

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For influence.

Britain supported them.

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How did Germany respond to France’s intrerest in Morocco in 1905?

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Kaiser visited Tangier and pledged support for Morocco’s independence.

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49
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What were Germany’s motives in supporting Morocco’s interdependence?

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Test France’s limits
Challenge the Entente Cordiale
Assert Germany’s role in the world affairs

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50
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What was the Algeciras Conference and why was it held?

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Prevent a war between France and Germany over Morocco.
A 1906 conference.

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51
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What was the outcome of the Angleciras Conference for Germany?

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Germany was humilated as most powers backed France’s rights in Morocco.

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52
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What triggered the Second Moroccean Crisis in 1911?

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A rebeillion in Fez led the Sultan to ask France for military aid.
Germany accused France of invading.

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53
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How did Germany react during the Second Moroccan Crisis?

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Germany sent a warship.
Britain prepared for war.
But diplomatic meetings prevented conflict.

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54
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What were the main consequences of the Moroccan Crises for Germany?

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Germany was humiliated.
Received territory in Africa.
Was unlikely to back down in future conflicts.

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How did the Moroccan Crises affect Britain’s stance toward Germany?

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Britain saw Germany as a threat so they began to build up a navy.

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56
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How did the Moroccan Crises impact the alliances in Europe?

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Alliance between Britain and France strengthed.
Italy’s lack of support weakened the Triple Alliance.

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57
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What is a Navy?

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A group of ships.

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58
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What does oppression mean?

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Systematically harmed by others.

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59
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What significant event involving Kaiser Wilhem II occured in Tangier in 1905?

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Kaiser visited Tangier in 1905 to support Morocco’s independance.

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60
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What was the outcome of the Algecrias Conference in 1906 regarding Morocco?

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France increased it’s influence.

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Why did French forces occupy Fez in 1911?

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French forces occupied Fez after a rebellion in Morocco.

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What action did the Kaiser take in 1911 as a show of strength during the Second Moroccan Crisis?

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Kaiser sent a warship to a warship to Agadir in 1911.

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63
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What was happening to the Ottoman Empire by the early 20th century?

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The Ottoman Empire was on th verge of collapse with several countries rebelling and gaining independance.

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64
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How did Austria-Hungary respond to the Ottoman Empire’s weakening?

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Austria-Hungary took control of Bosnia in 1908 exploiting Turkey’s weakened state.

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65
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What was Serbia’s reaction to Austria-Hungary’s actions in Bosina?

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Serbia was angered and requested help from Russia.

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What international response followed Austria-Hungary’s annexation of Bosnia?

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Russia called for an international conference to address the situation.

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67
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How did Germany react to Austria-Hungary’s actions in the Balkans?

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Despite the Kaiser’s unhappiness Germany agreed to support Austria-Hungary.

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What was the outcome of Russia’s stance during the Balkan Crisis?

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Russia backed down to avoid war reinforcing Austria-Hungary’s confidence in German support.

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What was the reaction of Bosnians to the annexation by Austria-Hungary?

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Many Bosnians were angry leading to the formation of secret opposition groups.

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70
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What led to the formation of the Balkan League?

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Turkey’s weakness and defeat by Italy in 1911 prompted Greece, Serbia, Bulgaria and Montenegro to unite.

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71
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How did Russia view the Balkan League?

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Russia supported it as an ally against Austria-Hungary.

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72
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How long did the First Balkan War last and who thought in it?

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Lasted 50 days.
Balkan League and Turkey.

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73
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What was the outcome of the First Balkan War?

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Turkey was defeated and withdrew from Europe.

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What triggered the Second Balkan War?

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Territorial disputes led Bulgaria to attack Serbia and Greece.

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Which countries joined the Second Balkan War against Bulgaria?

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Turkey and Romania joined against Bulgaria.

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What was the result for Bulgaria in the Second Balkan War?

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Bulgaria lost most of its territory from the First Balkan War.

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77
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How did the Balkan Wars affect Serbia?

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Serbia nearly doughted in size and became the strongest Balkan nation.

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78
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What did Serbia aim to achieve after the Balkan Wars?

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Serbia wanted to increase its influence.
Mostly Salvic people in Austria-Hungary’s territories.

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79
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How did some Serbs in Bosnia feel after the Balkan Wars?

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Many Serbs in Bosnia wanted Bosnia to join Serbia.

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80
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How was Bulgaria affected by the Balkan Wars?

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Bulgaria was weakened and sought revenge on Serbia.

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81
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Why did Austria-Hungary see Serbia as a threat?

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Serbias:
. Growth.
. Alliance with Russia.

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Which countries were the major powers at the start of the 20th century?

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Britain, France, Russia, Germany and Austria-Hungary.

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83
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What were the two main alliances in Europe?

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The Triple Alliance and Triple Entente.

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84
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What did the Moroccan Crisis reveal?

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It tested the alliance system and showed Germany’s ambitions.

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85
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What caused unrest in the Balkans in the early 20th century?

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Collapse of Ottoman Empire and countries trying to increase their influence.

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86
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What was Britain’s Splendid Isolation?

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Britain being independent and not relying on other ecomonic allies.

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What was the Two-Power Standard?

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British law stating the British navy had to be equal in size to the next two largest navies combined.

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88
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Why did Britain end Splendid Isolation?

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. Germany’s rising anger.
. Alliances in Europe.
. German support for the Boers and naval expansion.

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89
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What factors led to the end of Splendid Isolation?

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. Growing cooperation with France.
. German naval expansion.
. Formation of the Dual and Triple Alliance.

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90
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What marked the end of Britain’s Splendid Isolation?

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1902 alliance with Japan and 1904 Entente Cordiale with France.

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91
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What were Kaiser Wilhelm II’s aims?

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. Build Germany’s military strength.
. Establish a global empire.
. Rival Britain and France through Weltpolitik.

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Why did Kaiser Wilhelm II want a large navy?

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Help build an empire and rival Britain’s naval power.

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What were the consequences of the Kaiser’s policies?

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. Increased tensions in Europe.
. Other nations concerned about German’s ambitions.
. Responding by building up their own navies.

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94
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What was the arms race in Europe before WW1?

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By 1914 major European powers spent nearly £400 million on their armies and navies with most introducing conscrription (except Britain).

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95
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How did European powers prepare for war?

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. £400 million on armies and navies.
. Introduced/increased conscription.
. Developed military plans for quick mobilization.

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What was Germany’s military plan (Schilieffen Plan)?

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Defeat France quickly before Russia could organise its troops.

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What is an Arms Race?

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Two or more countries.

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98
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Why did the Naval Race begin?

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Kaiser wanted to rival Britain’s powerful navy.

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99
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What were the German Navy Laws?

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Laws to increase the German Navy’s size.

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100
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How did Britain respond to Germany’s naval expansion?

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By building Dreadnoughtd the most powerful battleships of the time.

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101
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What were “Super Dreadnoughts”?

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More advanced battleships built by Britain after Germany created its own Dreadnoughts/

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102
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What was Britain’s initial approach to foreign policy before the 20th century?

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“Splendid Isolation” of avoiding alliances.

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103
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Why did Britain end its policy of Splendid Isoloation?

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. Changes in Europe.
. Germany’s naval expansion.
-Then Britain formed alliances.

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104
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What was the Kaiser goals for Germany?

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Incerase power and influence of Germany.

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105
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What was the aim of Serbian nationalists in the late 1800’s?

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Unite all Serb areas in the Balkans.

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106
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How did A-H (Austria-Hungary) anger Serbian nationalists in 1908?

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Taking over Bosnia which had a large Serb population.

107
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Who were the Black Hand?

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A secret Serbian group opposing Austarian control.

108
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Why did A-H send Franz Ferdinand to Sarajevo in 1914?

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Show power on Serbia’s national day.

109
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How did the Black Hand prepare for the assassination?

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Trained 7 students to attack him.

110
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What happened during the first assassination attempt?

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A bomb was thrown but missed Franz Ferdinand’s car.

111
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How did Gavrilo Princip assassinate Franz Ferdinand?

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Shot him after the car stopped near him by mistake.

112
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What was the impact of Franz Ferdinad’s assassination?

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Shocked Europe, escalated tensions this led to WW1.

113
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What did A-H demand from Serbia after the assassination of Franz Ferdinand?

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A-H demanded from Serbia-
. Take responsibility.
. Remove Anti-Austarian groups under A-H police supervision.

114
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How did Serbia respond to A-H demands?

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Serbia agreed to all demands except allowing A-H police in Serbia.

115
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What action did A-H take on July 28 1914?

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A-H declared war on Serbia and began bombing Belgrade.

116
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What happened on July 29 1914 in response to A-H declaration of war?

A

Russia prepared its troops to support Serbia.

117
Q

How did Germany respond to Russia’s troop mobilization on July 30 1914?

A

Germany called on Russia to stop mobilizing triggering their alliance with A-H.

118
Q

What happened on August 1 1914 when Russia refused to halt mobilization?

A

Germany declared was on Russia. France prepared to support Russia.

119
Q

Why did Germany invade Belgium on August 3 1914?

A

Germany invaded Belguim as part of the Schlieffen Plan to reach France.

120
Q

How did Britain respond to Germany’s invasion of Belguim?

A

Britain bound by a treaty to protect Belguim declared war on Germany.

121
Q

Which countries declared war by August 6 1914?

A

Germany and A-H .VS. Russia, France, Britain and Serbia

122
Q

What was the goal of Germany’s Schlieffen Plan?

A

Avoid a two-front by quickly defeating France then focusing on Russia.

123
Q

How did Germany plan to outflank France in the Schlieffen Plan?

A

Sending troops through Belguim, Luxembourg and Netherlands.

124
Q

What changes did General von Moltke make to the Schlieffen Plan in 1906?

A

Reduced troops and excluded advancing through the Netherlands.

125
Q

How did Belguim and Britain impact the Schlieffen Plan?

A

Belguim resisted and Britain sent the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) delaying Germany.

126
Q

Why did the Schlieffen Plan ultimately fail?

A

Belguim’s resistance, British intervention, supply delays and Russia’s fast mobilization.

127
Q

What happened at the Battle of the Marne in September 1914?

A

British and French forced the Germans to retreat leading to trench warfare.

128
Q

What was the “Race to the Sea”?

A

Both sides moved towards the English Channel establishing trenches and a stalemate.

129
Q

How did the Western Front develop?

A

After the Battle of the Marne both sides dug trenches from the English Channel to Switzerland.

130
Q

What was something different form the Eastern Front from the Western Front?

A

Eastern Front was more mobile streching from Riga to the Black Sea.

131
Q

What setbacks did A-H face on the Eastern Front?

A

Heavy losses and retreat against nearly half a million Russian troops.

132
Q

What was “No Man’s Land”?

A

Area between the two-front lines.

133
Q

Why were trenches built in a zigzag pattern?

A

. Conatain blasts.
. Enemy gunfire to 1 section of the trench.

134
Q

How did German and British trenches differ?

A

German trenches were deeper and beter built anticipating a long conflict while British trenches were more temporary.

135
Q

What was a soldier’s typical rountine in the trenches?

A

. Guarding and repairs.
. Monthly rotation.
. 4 days front line.
. 4 days support.
. 8 days reserve.

136
Q

What conditions did soldiers face regarding hygiene in the trenches?

A

. Trench foot.
. Poor hygiene.
. Lice.
. Rat infestions.
. Diseases.

137
Q

What was “shell shock”?

A

Mental health condition suffered by soldiers due to constant combat stress.

138
Q

How were soldiers’ letters home handled?

A

Letters were sent and received weekly but were censored to prevent valuable information reaching the enemy.

139
Q

Describe the food soldiers had in the trenches:

A

. Basic meals= Stew, bread and hard biscuits.
. Treats= Bacon, cheese and rum.

140
Q

What was artillery used for in WW1?

A

Weaken enemy lines before an attack. Caused about 60% of all wounds.

141
Q

What was the purpose and imapct of machine guns in WW1?

A

. Could fire up to 10 bullets per second.
. Requires 2-4 men.
. Caused 40% of British casualties.

142
Q

When and by whom was poisonous gas first used in WW1?

A

April 1915.
Germany.

143
Q

How were tanks initally used and how did they envolve?

A

Britain.
1916.
Envolved by over the war.

144
Q

What standard weapons did WW1 soldiers carry?

A

Rifles with bayonets, grenades and some flamethrowers.

145
Q

What was a typical WW1 attack plan on enemy trenches?

A

Artillery weakened trenches soldiers advanced “over the top” then fought survivors in trenches.

146
Q

Why was the WW1 known as a war of attrition?

A

Both sides aimed to wear each other down with gains being short-lived.

147
Q

What was the aim of the German offensive at the Battle of Verdun (Feb-Dec 1916)?

A

“Bleed France White”
-Forcing them to defend Verdun causing high French casualties.

148
Q

Who led the defence at Verdun and how did he respond?

A

General Pétain.
Ordered all available French troops to Verdun.

149
Q

What was the outcome of the Battle of Verdun?

A

. 23 million shells fired.
. Around 315,000 French and 280,000 German casualties.
NO SIGNIFIACANT GAINS.

150
Q

What was the goal of the Battle of the Somme (July-Nov 1916)?

A

British and French offensive to relieve pressure on Verdun by attacking German lines.

151
Q

What happened on the first day of the Batte of the Somme?

A

. 60,000 British casualties.
. 20,000 of them dead.
-By German preparedness and strong defence.

152
Q

What was the result of the Battle of the Somme?

A

. 620,000 British casualties.
. 500,000 German casualties.
. 25km by 6km gained.

153
Q

What was the aim of the Battle of Passchendaele (July-Nov 1917)?

A

British forces aimed to capture hills around Ypres for strategic advantage.

154
Q

How did the weather affect the Battle of Passchendaele?

A

. 40,000 British Empire troops.
. 300,000 Germans killed.
. 8km gained.

155
Q

Why did Turkey and Russia clash in the Caucasus Mountains early in WW1?

A

Turkey joined Germany’s side leading to conflict with Russia.

156
Q

Why did Britain and France want control of the Dardanelles?

A

. Send supplies to Russia.
. Distract Germany by forcing it to aid Turkey.

157
Q

What was Phase 1 of the Gallipoli Campaign?

A

19 February 1915
British and French ships attacked Turkish forts at the Dardanelles’ entrance.

158
Q

Who created the Gallipoli invasion plan and what was the goal?

A

Winston Churchill.
Quick victory over to Turkey to isolate Germany.

159
Q

What happened during Phase 2 of the Gallipoli Campaign on 18 March 1915?

A

Allied ships met strong resistance in the Dardanelles and retreated.

160
Q

Why was a land invasion at Galipoli launched on 25 April 1915?

A

Naval attacks failed; Lord Kitchener sent 70,000 troops instead of 150,000.

161
Q

Who were the main Allied forces in the Gallipoli land invasion?

A

ANZAC troops, British too, empire forces and some French.

162
Q

What happened at Anzac Cove during the Gallipoli Campaign?

A

Thousands of Allied troops were killed by Turkish machine guns as they left their boats.

163
Q

What were trench conditions like in Gallipoli?

A

. Harsh.
. Contamidated food and water.
. 80% contracting dysentry.

164
Q

What was the outcome of the Gallipoli Campaign by December 1915?

A

. 80,000 Allied troops evacuated.
. 200,000 casualties.
. Inavasion was abandoned.

165
Q

What were the effects of the failed Gallipoli Campaign?

A

. Turkey stayed in the war.
. Supplies couldn’t reach Russia.
. Bulgaria joined Germany’s side.

166
Q

Did the Gallipoli Campaign have any positive impact?

A

Som e damage to Turkey hindered its ability to support German fully.

167
Q

Why was control of the sea important in WW1?

A

To ensure supplies could reach civilians at home and soldiers abroad.

168
Q

Why were both sides reluctant to engage their naives?

A

The risk of damage and becoming vulnerable to attack.

169
Q

What was the purpose of Britain’s blockade of Germany in November 1914?

A

Prevent vital supplies from reaching Germany by declaring the North Sea a war zone.

170
Q

What were the effects of the British blockade on Germany?

A

. Damaged industry by lack of coal, oil and steel.
. Food shortages.
. 420,000 Germans starved during the war.
. Shortage of medicines led to untreated soliders and civilians.
. Decreased German support.

171
Q

What was the German plan for theBattle of Jutland in May 1916?

A

Lure the British Navy into the open sea and trap them using the rest of the German fleet.

172
Q

How did the British prepare for the Battle of Jutland?

A

They decoded German messages and knew what to expect.

173
Q

What were the results of the Battle of Jutland?

A

Stalemate:

Germany- Victory. Number of ships destroyed and casulaties inflicted.

Britain-Victory. Germany fled, needed repairs and remained in harbour for the rest of the war.

174
Q

What were German U-boats used for?

A

Targeting poorly defended British cargo ships.

175
Q

How did Britain counter U-boat attacks?

A

. Laid mines and used disguised warships (Q-ships).
. Introduced convey systems with warships and aircraft for protection.

176
Q

What was the effect of the British convoy system?

A

Reduced the number of succsessful U-boat attacks.

177
Q

Why was the sinking of the Lusitania significant?

A

Helped bring the USA into the war.

178
Q

What were planes initially used for during the war?

A

Observe enemy troop movements and spot artillery.

179
Q

How did planes help save lives in the war?

A

By providing intelligence that allowed troops to avoid danger.

180
Q

What were dogfights in World War 1?

A

Aerial battles between fighter planes.

181
Q

What was the significance of pilots known as “aces”?

A

Skilled pilots who shot down many enemy planes.

182
Q

How were bomb intially dropped from planes?

A

Small bombs were dropped manually over the side by pilots.

183
Q

How did bomber planes improve by the end of the war?

A

Fly further and drop larger bombs.

184
Q

What were Zeppelins and how were they used?

A

German airships.
Used to attack British, French and Belguin cities.

185
Q

How many Zeppelin raids occured in Britain in 1915 ans what were the consequences?

A

20 raids
188 deaths

186
Q

When did Italy join the war and on which side?

A

Italy joined the war in 1915.
Side on the Allies.

187
Q

How many battles did Italy fight against Austria-Hungary and what was the result?

A

Italy fought 11 battles between 1915-17
Advancing no more than 10 miles.

188
Q

What happened at the Battle of Corpetto in 1917?

A

German defeated Italy nearly knocking them out of the war.

189
Q

Why was Italy able to continue fighting after 1917?

A

Due to support from Britain and France.

190
Q

Which country joined Germany and A-H in October 1915 and what did they do?

A

Bulgaria joined and attacked Serbia.

191
Q

Where did Allied troops land to help Serbia and what was the outcome?

A

Landed in Salonika, Greece but were unable to advance leading to stalemate.

192
Q

Where did British and Indian troops fight the Turks and what was the result?

A

Mesopotamia.
RESULT- Turks back to their border after inital Turkish victories.

193
Q

How did Arabs contribute to the fight against Turkish troops?

A

Arabs used “hit and run” tactics supported by T.E Lawrence.

194
Q

Which battles led to the final defeat of the Turks?

A

Battles of Beersheba and Megiddo.

195
Q

Which German colony was captured by the British and French in the first month of the war?

A

Togoland.

196
Q

When was Cameroon fully captured by the Allies?

A

February 1916.

197
Q

Who captured German South West Africa and when?
(Battle of Jutland)

A

South Africans fighting for Britain captured it.
May 1916.

198
Q

How long did German East Africa resist Allied attacks and with how many troops?

A

It resisted until the end of the war with 12,000 German and African troops.

199
Q

What did Japan capture in August 1914?

A

German colonies in the Pacific Ocean and German-controlled territory in China.

200
Q

What territories did ANZACs capture?

A

German colonies in Samoa and New Guinea.

201
Q

Name 2 dramatic developments in the warfare during WW1?

A

Use of areoplanes and naval blockades.

202
Q

Where else was the WW1 fought beside Europe?

A

In Africa, Asia and the Pacific.

203
Q

What were the effects of the war on Russia?

A

. Poor leadership.
. Lack of equipment.
. Heavy defeats.
. Food shortages.
. Over a million deaths by 1916.

204
Q

What action did Tsar Nicholas II take to improve Russia’s military situation?

A

He placed himself in direct control of the military but his lack of experience worsened the situation.

205
Q

What was the impact of Russia’s war efforts on civillains?

A

Suffered by food shortages and starvation by loss of workers to the army and poor infrastructure.

206
Q

What happened in Russia in 1917?

A

. Riots
. Strikes
. Mutinies occured
. Leading to the Tsar’s abdication on 15 March and the establishment of a provisonal government.

207
Q

What role did the Bolsheviks play in the Russian Revolution?

A

Led by Lenin, the Bolsheviks overthrew the provisonal government in October 1917 promising to end the war quickly.

208
Q

What was the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?

A

A peace treaty.
In 1918.
Russia to withdraw war by giving large territories to Germany.

209
Q

What was the impact of Russia’s withdrawal from the war?

A

Britain and France were angry Germany moved troops to Western Front and the land/resources gained eased problems caused by British blockades.

210
Q

Why did the USA remain neutral at the start of the war?

A

. Refused to take sides.
. American banks lending $2 billion to the Allies and selling goods.

211
Q

What led to the USA joining the war in 1917?

A

. Germany’s attacks on USA ships
. Secret talks with Mexico
. Pushed USA into war in 1917

212
Q

What was the impact of USA involvement in the war?

A

USA’s entry was a hug boost for Brit and France.
A blow to Germany

213
Q

What happened to Russia in the war?

A

Russia suffered greatly experienced 2 revolution and withdrew from the war after signing the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk in March 1918.

214
Q

How did the Russian withdrawal affect Germany?

A

Geramny had a significant advantage as they could focus on the Western Front not worrying about Eastern Front.

215
Q

When did the USA enter the war?

A

April 1917

216
Q

What 4 key measures did the British develop to counter German U-Boat attacks?

A

. Mines
. Depth charges
. Q-Ships
. Convey system

217
Q

Name 2 technological advancements in sea warefare by 1918:

A

. Hydrophones (detect U-Boats)
. Floatplanes

218
Q

What was the main impact of sea warefare technology:

A

Reduced the effectiveness of German U-Boats.

219
Q

What improvements made planes more effective during WW1?

A

. Stronger materials
. Larger fuel
. Tanks
. Machine gun synchronization
. Radio Communication

220
Q

What roles could planes perform by 1918?

A

. Reconnaissance
. Ground troop support
. Attacks on enemy territory or ships

221
Q

What was the major impact of air warfare advancements?

A

Allowed warfare to extend to the air, revolutionzing military strategy.

222
Q

When were tanks first used and what was their initial limitation?

A

Used at the Battle of the Somme in 1916.
Slow and unreliable.

223
Q

What was the impact of the tanks at the Battle of Cambrai in 1917?

A

Over 400 tanks crossed Geraman lines. Gaining 8km of land with fewer losses.

224
Q

How did German leaders respond to tank development?

A

Countermeasures but underestimated tanks’ potential falling behind the Allies.

225
Q

What advancements were made in artillery during WW1?

A

. Special shells
. Creeping barrage tactic
. Larger guns
. Mine warfare

226
Q

What was the range of German artillery by March 1918?

A

130km
Reaching Paris from the front line.

227
Q

How did improved artillery impact the war?

A

Enabled significant damage to enemy lines before and during attacks.

228
Q

What territory did the Germans gain during the Spring Offensive?

A

Pushed 60km into British territory taking control of the area around the River Somme.

229
Q

What was the purpose of infilitartion tactics?

A

Stealthily destroy enemy machine gun posts ahead of a main attack.

230
Q

How did infilitarion tactics affect casualties?

A

Reduced casualites, though they still remained high.

231
Q

Who was appointed as the commander of Allied troops in March 1918?

A

Ferdinand Foch.
Experienced French General

232
Q

What was the imapct of a unified Allied command?

A

Allowed quick action to halt the German Spring Offensive and launch counter-attacks.

233
Q

Why did Ludendorff plan the Spring Offensive in late 1917?

A

Russia was out of the war and American troops had not yet arrived.

234
Q

What was Ludendorff’s main strategy for the Spring Offensive?

A

Attack Fremch and British lines with a 5-hour ‘Hurricane Bombardment’ followed by stromtrooper ground attacks.

235
Q

When did the Spring Offensive begin and what it involve?

A

21st March 1918.
5-hour artillery bombardment followed by mustard gas and stormtrooper attacks.

236
Q

What were the British losses on the first day of the Spring Offensive?

A

21,000 dead
35,000 wounded
21,000 taken prisoner

237
Q

What problems did the Germans face despite their initial success?

A

220,000 German soldiers were killed and supply lines couldn’t keep up with the advancing troops.

238
Q

How did the Allies respond to the Spring Offensive?

A

British and French troops united under General Foch and attacked German salients from 3 sides.

239
Q

What was the impact of American involvement by June 1918?

A

50,000 American soldiers were arriving each week.

240
Q

What happened during the Allied counter-attack in July 1918?

A

Germans were pushed back to the River Marne after their final attack failed.

241
Q

What marked the start of the Allied Hundred Days Offensive?

A

8th August 1918
Allies launched attacks at Amiens advancing deep into German territory.

242
Q

What was Ludendorff’s reaction to the Allied attack at Amiens>

A

By him calling it-
‘Black day of the German Army’

243
Q

What progress did the Allies make during the Second Battle of the Somme?

A

Captured cities like Albert, Noyon and Bapaume.

244
Q

What was the state of the German forces by September 1918?

A

Pushed back to the Hindenburg Line and began retreating.

245
Q

How did the Allies finally break through the German lines?

A

Meuse-Argonne Offensive and attacks near Ypres forced a full German retreat.

246
Q

Why did countries increase production during the war?

A

Meet demand for weapons and equipment. Governments took control of industries:
Mines
Railways
Factories

247
Q

What roles did women take on during the war?

A

Agriculture, police, ambulance services and replacong men who are fighting.

248
Q

How did food shortages affect Germany?

A

British blockade led to maximum price controls, ‘meatless’ days and rationing.

249
Q

How did Britain respnd to food shortages?

A

Rationing was intoduced to ensure fair distribution of food.

250
Q

What caused civillian anger in Germany?

A

Suffering from short shortages and the blockade led to protests, including demands for an end to the war.

251
Q

How were governments overthrown during the war?

A

Russia (1917) and Germany (1918) uprisings removed old systems of government.

252
Q

How was the landscapeaffected in France and Belguim?

A

Fighting destroyed:
75,000 houses
20,000 factories
48,000 km of roads in France

253
Q

How did civillians experience direct enemy attacks?

A

Airships and planes carried out attacks on civillians in Germany, France, Britain and Belguim.

254
Q

What state was Germany in by September 1918?

A

Close to collapse
Food shortages
Flue epidemic killing thousands
Army near defeat

255
Q

How did the Kaiser try to address growing unrest in Germany?

A

He reluctantly transferred some powers to the German parliament.

256
Q

What happened in Kiel on 28th October 1918?

A

German sailors mutined and refused to attack British ships.

257
Q

How did the mutiny in Kiel escalate?

A

It spread to other areas and soldiers sent to stop it joined in.

258
Q

When did Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicate and what happened afterward?

A

9th November 1918 and fled Germany.
Friedrich Ebert formed a temporary government and ended the war.

259
Q

What did the armistice terms require Germany to do?

A

. Cease fighting within 6 hours.
. Surrender occupied land in Belguim, Luxembourg and France.
. Allies occupied land west of the River Rhine.
. Return submarines, battleships and other equipment.
. Accept the naval blockade and agree to pay for war damages.

260
Q

Why was Germany defeated in WW1?

A

Naval blockade- Starved Germany of supplies.
USA Entry- Boosted allies which weakened Germany.
Spring Offensive- Weakened Germany after gains.
Russian Revolution- Inspired unrest in Germany.
Tanks- Allies an advantage.
Defeat of Allies- Left Germany isolated.
German Revolution- Riots and mutinies led to surrender

261
Q

What caused Germany to surrender?

A

Naval blockade
US involvement
Loss of Allies
Internal unrest
Inability to sustain the war effort.

262
Q

What hardships affected people on the home fronts during WWI?

A

Food shortages- (caused by) Enemy blockades
U-Boat attacks

263
Q

What were the key reasons for Germany’s defeat?

A

Naval Blockade
US entry
Spring Offensive Failure
German Revolution
Tank advancements

264
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