History- Tension Builds Flashcards
What was ‘Weltpolitik’?
A more aggressive foreign policy aimed at increasing military strength and expanding Germany’s empire.
Between 1900 and 1914 Germany attempted to double the size of its …..
navy
What was “The Two Power Standard”?
The Royal Navy always had to be as big as the next two strongest navies in Europe put together. It meant Britain would never be outnumbered at sea.
What did Britain build in 1906 to respond to Germany’s improvements?
The first Dreadnought- a new and superior kind of battleship.
When did Germany build a dreadnought and when did Britain respond by building a bigger one?
1907-8, 1912
How many Dreadnoughts did Britain and Germany have by 1914?
Britain: 29
Germany: 17
What plan did the Germans come up with in order to defeat France and Russia?
The Schlieffen Plan
What was the name of France’s plan to recapture Alsace and Lorraine from Germany?
Plan 17
How many men were in the BEF?
150,000 men
