History Homework Sep/Oct 2023

Question 1

What was the “Black Hand” group ?

Answer 1

A group of Serbians who wanted Bosnia’s independence from Austria-Hungary

Question 2

What was the “Black Hands” plan ?

Answer 2

To assassinate the heir to the Austrian throne, Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Question 3

What happened on June 28th 1914 ?

Answer 3

Ferdinand was visiting Sarajevo in Bosnia when the first assassination attempt occurred

Question 4

What happened after the first assassination attempt ?

Answer 4

He wanted to go to the hospital to visit the injured he drove past Gavrilo Princip which he then fired 2 bullets killing Franz and his wife

Question 5

What are Alliances ?

Answer 5

Agreements or promises to help defend another country

Question 6

When was the Triple Entente formed ?

Answer 6

1907

Question 7

What countries were in the Triple Entente ?

Answer 7

UK, France, Russia

Question 8

What is Militarism ?

Answer 8

Building up armed forces, getting ready for war

Question 9

What is Imperialism ?

Answer 9

Trying to build up an empire

Question 10

What was Germany jealous of ?

Answer 10

The size of others countries empires

Question 11

What is Nationalism ?

Answer 11

Having pride in your country, willing to defend it at the detriment of other countries

Question 12

What was the war like in August 1914

Answer 12

It was just a European War but then other countries started to take sides

Question 13

Who did Japan join ?

Answer 13

Britain because they had made an alliance with them

Question 14

Who did Turkey join ?

Answer 14

Germany’s side as they were bribed with resources

Question 15

Why did Italy switch sides ?

Answer 15

Britain offered Italy areas of land that they had won from Austria-Hungary if Italy fought on their side, Italy accepted that land and switched sides, fighting for the British

Question 16

What was the Schlieffen Plan ?

Answer 16

A plan made by von Schlieffen in 1905 in order for Germany to defeat France in the west in 6 weeks then turn east to face Russia before Russia mobilised her troops rather than fighting a war on two fronts. The aim was to defeat France quickly by invading it through neutral Belgium and moving on to capture Paris

Question 17

What happened during the Schlieffen plan ?

Answer 17

Belgium - The Germans were not expecting any resistance from Belgium, but the Belgian army fought bravely and managed to delay the German advance. Britain - declared war on Germany in response to the invasion of Belgium and helped both the Belgian and French armies. France - responded quickly to the German attack and with the help of the British, prevented the Germans from reaching Paris at the Battle Of Marne

Question 18

Why did the Schlieffen Plan fail ?

Answer 18

The plan relied upon rapid movement. The resistance of the Belgians and the BEF prevented this. Russia mobilised its troops quicker than expected. Within 10 days the Russians had invaded Germany, which meant that the Germans had to switch troops away from western Europe to hold up the Russian invasion. Both sides now had to secure the land that they held. Trenches were dug and machine-gun posts erected. This led to a stalemate in the war with little/no movement on both sides