How The War Began Flashcards
What was the Anglo-German rivalry characterized by?
On the surface, Britain and Germany appeared friendly, but Germany, led by the Kaiser, was jealous of Britain’s Empire and sought more colonies for Germany.
The phrase ‘a place in the sun’ reflects Germany’s desire for imperial expansion.
What event in 1905 escalated tensions between France and Germany?
The Kaiser challenged French authority in Morocco, prompting France to seek British support, which led to Germany backing down.
This incident is known as the First Moroccan Crisis.
What was the outcome of the 1911 tensions in Morocco?
Once again, Britain backed France, leading to further diplomatic isolation for Germany.
This incident is referred to as the Agadir Crisis.
What was the significance of the Balkan Wars (1912-1913)?
The wars increased Serbia’s power and confidence, making it more aggressive towards Austria-Hungary.
The Balkan Wars were fought to gain independence from the Ottoman Empire.
What did Serbian nationalists want regarding Bosnia?
They wanted to include Bosnia in Serbia, but Bosnia was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
This desire for expansion contributed to rising tensions in the region.
What event triggered the outbreak of World War I?
The assassination of Austrian Crown Prince Franz Ferdinand and his wife in Sarajevo by Gavrilo Princip.
Princip was a member of the Black Hand, a Serbian nationalist terrorist organization.
Define nationalism.
The idea that a group of people sharing the same language, territory, culture, or religion should be a nation.
What was the Black Hand?
A secret Serbian nationalist and terrorist group that used violent methods to promote the liberation of Serbs outside Serbia.
Fill in the blank: The Kaiser wanted more colonies for Germany, desiring _______.
[a place in the sun]
True or False: The Balkan Wars resulted in Serbia becoming less aggressive towards Austria-Hungary.
False
