Political factors

Question 1

Dual Alliance (1879)

Answer 1

Germany allied itself with Austria-Hungary. Isolated Russia and escalated Balkan conflict

Question 2

Three Emperors League (1873)

Answer 2

Between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Russia. Vague terms, served to keep France isolated

Question 3

Three Emperors Alliance (1881-1885)

Answer 3

Revised version Three Emperors League after Russia felt isolated from Europe. Ensured other countries would stay neutral if one were to go to war. Tried to resolve Austro-Russian conflict in Balkans but only made relations worse

Question 4

Triple Alliance (1882)

Answer 4

Germany, A-H, and Italy would help one another if one was attacked by 2+ powers. Increased power of these countries but involved Germany and Italy in A-H conflicts

Question 5

Reinsurance Treaty (1887)

Answer 5

Between Germany and Russia to prevent war after the 3 Emperors Alliance fell. Failed, Russia gained new allies that didn’t include Germany

Question 6

Kruger Telegram (1896)

Answer 6

Germany sent telegram to Boer leader to congratulate after stopping Britain’s attempt to overthrow Dutch power in South Africa. Increased tensions between Britain and Germany

Question 7

First Moroccan Crisis (1905-1906)

Answer 7

Germany, attempting to show weakness within the entente alliance and challenge France’s growing control in Morocco, forced France into a conference discussing Moroccan independence. Only strengthened alliance and made Germany an enemy

Question 8

July Crisis (1914)

Answer 8

Escalation into war following the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand. Increased tension between A-H and Serbia, as A-H tried to come up with ways to cause war, Solidified German alliance with A-H. Combo of Assasination, Blank Cheque, and all the individual mobilizations on different countries by different countries

Question 9

Kaiser’s Blank Cheque (1914)

Answer 9

Before declaring war, A-H needed support of Germany. Blank Cheque solidified alliance and led to declaration of war

Question 10

Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand (1914)

Answer 10

Heir of A-H was assassinated by Serbian terrorist in Bosnia. Gave A-H the chance to declare war on Serbia and “crush” it

Question 11

First Balkan War (1912-1913)

Answer 11

Russia encouraged Balkans to push out Turkey. A-H was scared of Serbia growing. Britain tried to prevent war and divided up the Balkans.

Question 12

Entente Cordiale (1904)

Answer 12

Agreement between Britain and France over colonial boundaries. Was not a formal alliance but strengthened their relationship and aided in their support of one another in the war.

Question 13

Austro-Hungarian ultimatum (1914)

Answer 13

After the assassination, A-H sent ultimatum to Serbia and Russia with the intention of causing war, made the terms so harsh they would never agree. Serbia attempted to deescalate, but A-H declared war regardless.