Military Race Flashcards
Why did the Kaiser want a bigger navy?
In order to rival Britain
What kickstarted the naval race in 1888?
Wilhelm ordered an increase in naval production
What was Britain’s two-power standard?
Their navy must be larger than the navies of the next two powers combined
What was the German Fleet Association (1898)?
A group that millions joined to put pressure on the German government to produce more ships
What did the German Reichstag do in 1898?
Passed the ‘Fleet Acts’ to encourage ship building
When did the British public put pressure on the government to increase naval spending?
1899
What was developed in 1906?
Dreadnought battleships
When did the Germans manufacture their own dreadnoughts?
1908
What was the effect of the naval race on the German and British publics?
They became very anti-British/anti-German
Many believed that war was inevitable
Which major powers did not have very large land armies?
Britain and Italy
How much did military spending increase by from 1890-1913 in France and Britain?
100%
When did military spending in Germany increase?
150% from 1890-1913
Who used conscription in WW1 - Britain or Germany?
Germany
How many dreadnoughts did Britain have in 1914?
29
How many navy personnel did Britain, France and Russia have in 1914?
331,000
