Naval & Arms Race Flashcards
1
Q
What was the Naval Race?
A
Two or more countries compete for the largest, most powerful army
2
Q
What happened in the naval race?
A
Germany decided to expand navy whilst Britain had naval dominance
3
Q
What ship did Britain create and why was it so important?
A
Dreadnought (and because which ever country had the most of the ship meant they were the most powerful navy)
4
Q
What was the Arms Race?
A
Two or more countries compete for the largest, most powerful army
5
Q
How much was military spending increased by between 1890 and 1913 by Britain and Germany?
A
Britain - 100%
Germany - 150%
