History20 IB Flashcards
What are the 4 main causes of WW1?
M:ilitarism - Militarism had the overall societal emphasis on the military because it’s believed that the more military you had, the more powerful you were.
A:lliances - These effected the world wards greatly. World war was called world war because everyone was involved. Half the world powers spilt on either side. This is what made the war so damaging on a large scale.
I:mperialism - Tying back to militarism, imperialism had also contributed to the amount of power a country had. Plus, the more places that were imperialized, the more resources and advantages the country could attain. (i.e. Germany wanted an empire as big as Britains’ = imperialism.)
N:ationalism - This ties back to imperialism, a country could feel more nationalism if they are more powerful. Nationalism can also be the driving force behind imperialism.
What were some reasons that contributed to pre-WW1?
- France had already hated Germany ever since they became unified in 1870.
- On top of that, when France tried to go to war with Germany to destroy their unification, they lost badly.
- France had also lost Alsace-Lorraine, they wanted revenge.
What made Germany vulnerable pre-WW1?
Germany was vulnerable on both sides; France on the left and Russia on the right. If he went to war with France, he’d be dealing with a two-front war.
Who were in the “Three Emperors League”? What was the purpose of this?
The 3 emperors league was Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Russia. Bismark (the present chancellor), decided it would be best to become allies with these 2 other countries in order to solve the “two-front war” problem.
Who were in the “Triple Alliance”? What was the purpose of this?
The triple alliance included Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy. By staying friends with Russia, this kept Germany safe.
What happened to the 3 emperors league after Kiaser Wilhelm came into power?
Kiaser cut the friendship between Germany and Russia, however, kept the Triple Alliance. This put Germany back into the “two front war” situation.
What was the purpose of the Franco-Russian Alliance?
After Kiaser cut the friendship with Russia, they decided to have a defensive-alliance with France.
What is the Triple Entente?
This included France, England, and Russia. By 1914, the world was divided into 2 super powers. People thought that this was a balance of power, but they were wrong..
What was the Balkans role?
Russia was also allied to the Balkans. When the Balkans were at war, allies were also dragged to war.
What was Germany making that made Britain fearful of an attack on their empire?
Battleships.
What is conscription? What are reserves?
Conscription: This is a law that is passed requiring all able bodied men 18+ must join the army.
Reserves: These men had normal jobs, however, if a war was coming up, reserves had to leave their jobs and join the war effort.
What are Dreadnoughts?
They are the most advanced class of warship. Britain and Germany began building them.
