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1
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What year was the Triple Alliance formed?

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1882

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For what reason was the Triple Alliance formed?

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For Germany to isolate France, in case of revenge.

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What year was the Franco-Russian Alliance formed?

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1893

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For what reason was the Franco-Russian Alliance formed?

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For France to have an ally to take revenge with.

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5
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Why was the Franco-Russian Alliance a success?

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War on two fronts for Germany.

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6
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What year was the Anglo-Japanese Alliance formed?

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1902

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7
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What was splendid isolation?

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The British foreign policy to remain isolated from European politics.

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8
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What two events challenged splendid isolation?

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1898 Germany began to build navy

1899-1902 Boer War

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9
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When was the three-power standard put in?

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1902

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When was the Entente Cordiale signed?

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1903-4

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What was agreed in the Entente Cordiale?

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Britain - Reforms in Egypt

France - No opposition in Morocco

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12
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What did the Kaiser think of the Entente Cordiale?

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Britain had left isolation to join France.

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13
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What was Weltpolitik?

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Kaiser Wilhelm’s foreign policy to be a major player in world affairs.

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What year did the Moroccan Crisis take place?

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1905-6

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15
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What happened in the Moroccan Crisis?

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  1. Germany announces free Morocco to oppose French occupation
  2. Algeciras Conference in 1906
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What were the results of the Moroccan Crisis?

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  1. France gained influence in Morocco through police force (alongside Spain)
  2. Britain concerned about Germany’s actions
  3. Entente Cordiale strengthened
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17
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What year was the Anglo-Russian Agreement signed?

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1907

18
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Why was the Anglo-Russian Agreement signed?

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  1. France improved relations between them

2. Sorted out problems in Tibet and Persia

19
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What year did the Bosnian Crisis take place?

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1908

20
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What happened in the Bosnian Crisis?

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  1. Austria-Hungary annexed Bosnia
  2. Serbia opposed, backed up by Russia
  3. Germany backed A-H
  4. Russia backed down (too weak)
21
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What were the results of the Bosnian Crisis?

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  1. Austria-Hungary thought it had the full support of Germany
  2. Italy didn’t like A-H expansion - didn’t like Triple Alliance
  3. Russia built up army
  4. Triple Entente brought closer together - common dislike of Germany
  5. Serbia disliked A-H and looked to Russia for support
22
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What year did the Agadir Crisis take place?

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1911

23
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What happened in the Agadir Crisis?

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  1. Rebellion in Fez
  2. France sent armies
  3. Germany sent Panther gunboat
  4. Preparations made for war, but Germany backed down
24
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Why was the Agadir Crisis so dangerous?

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It brought Europe closer to war.

25
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What were the results of the Agadir Crisis?

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  1. Germany was humiliated - less likely to back down
  2. German public opinion began to support war
  3. Britain convinced Germany wanted to dominate Europe
  4. Britain reached secret naval agreement with France
  5. Italy opposed Germany - Triple Alliance weakened
26
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What was the secret naval agreement between France and Britain?

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Britain defends northern French coast

France defends Mediterranean

27
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What development caused the Anglo-German naval rivalry?

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The launch of the dreadnought, 1906.

28
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What were the results of the Anglo-German naval rivalry?

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  1. British public opinion fearful of German domination

2. Britain more likely to fight against Germany

29
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What year did the Anglo-German naval rivalry slow down, and why?

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1911, because Britain got further ahead.

30
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Why were the alliances feared?

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They were all defensive, but secret, so everyone feared that the alliances were directed at them.

31
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Why did Germany fear the Entente Cordiale?

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Encirclement.

32
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What year did the Balkan Wars take place?

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1912-13

33
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What were the results of the Balkan Wars?

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Serbia became much stronger.

34
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Why did Austria Hungary want to defeat Serbia?

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To prevent the break-up of the empire.

35
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What year was Franz Ferdinand assassinated?

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(28 June) 1914

36
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What did Austria-Hungary send to Serbia after the assassination?

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10-point ultimatum

37
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Why couldn’t Serbia accept the 10-point ultimatum?

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Point 6 involved A-H influencing the Serbian justice system.

38
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When was the Schlieffen Plan created?

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1905

39
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What was the idea behind the Schlieffen Plan?

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France rubbish, defeat it quickly

Russia slow, defeat it after France

40
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What was the alteration to the Schlieffen Plan when it was executed in 1914?

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Attack through Belgium instead of Holland.

41
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What was the treaty between Britain and Belgium?

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Treaty of London 1839

42
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Why did Britain join the war?

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  1. Didn’t want strong power in control of Western Europe

2. Treaty of London (sanctity of treaties)

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