Harrison Chapter 13, section 1 Flashcards
What were the 3 forces pushing towards war?
Nationalism, Imperialism, and Militarism
Alliance System
-Bismark from Germany wanted the isolate France
What were the steps of the Alliance System?
- The Duel Alliance-Germany and Austria Hungary.
- Triple Alliance- G and A/H add Italy
- Separate Alliance- Germany allies with Russia alone (France now isolated)
Kaiser Wilhelm II
- wanted Bismark to not have power
- Allowed treaty with Russia to expire without a word
Who signed a defensive alliance?
Russia and France
-Help with attacks
Triple Entente
Britain, France, Russia
-A treaty to not fight against eachother
What did Austria Hungary take?
Bosnia, which was full of Slavs. Made Serbia mad
What happened on June 28th, 1914?
Archduke Ferdinand and Sophie of Austria were assassinated by Princip at a parade.
Princip
assassinated Ferdinand and wife on June 28th, 1914.
- Member of Black Hand
- purpose was to drive Aus/Hun out of Bosnia
What did Austria Hungary do after the assassination?
Gave Serbia an ultimatum and Serbia suggested an international conference
-AH rejected and declared war