Overview of World War 1 ( Story board 1 of school book) Flashcards
How Kaiser Wilhelm II develop Germany and increase riches and improve the economy?
He allied with rich businessmen and push for rapid industrialisation. This caused the industry to boom and made Germany have the strongest economy in Europe
How did Kaiser Wilhelm II prevent workers from being unhappy with low pay, dangerous condition and expensive food?
By introducing social reform and laws to improve workers’ rights and conditions.
When was Weltpolitik introduced?
1897
What did Wilhelm do to build his own place in the sun’?
He declared weltpolitik attempted to cause trouble between France and Britain to acquire more colonies.
How did Weltpolitik and a place in the sun backfire?
It made Britain and France closer?
How did Wilhelm protect colonies and his empire oversea?
He built up dreadnoughts(battleships) and even raised taxes for them to be built.
When were naval laws passed?
In 1898 and 1912
When was the Anglo German naval race?
1906 to 1914
What was the Anglo German naval race?
Race between Britain and Germany about building most ships.
What provoked the Anglo German naval race?
Germany building dreadnoughts
What was the triple alliance?
The triple alliance was a agreement between Austria-Hungary, Italy and Germany.
Why did relations with Britain and France decrease?
Due to the Triple Alliance.
Who was Franz Ferdinand?
Franz Ferdinand was heir to the Austrian throne
Why caused World War one?
Franz Ferdinand got shot by an Serbian assassin leading to a chain of events causing World War one
What did Wilhelm do after Franz Ferdinand was shot?
He made Austria-Hungary attack Serbia even (if Serbia are backed by Russia, who are allied with France). He also launched an attack on France but had to go through Belgium.
