Reasons Why WW1 Broke Out: Long Term Flashcards
When did ww1 break out and where did it spread to? (2)
In 1914 ww1 broke out and spread to Asia and Africa.
Give a few indications of why it could have been called “the great war” (4)
- it went on for more that 4 years
- so many countries were involved
- +15 people were killed
- +20 million people wounded
What is a long term and immediate CAUSE (2
Long term explains what happened in the past that effects the present. Explain the background
Immediate are the spark making events happen. Aka trigger
What is the long Term cause of WW1 (1)
Tension has been building up between countries for a long time that lead to the outbreak of war.
How did nationalism become a threat to countries in Europe (e)
- before ww1 nationalism was a strong force in Europe
- it united people, made them feel proud of their country and they wanted to show they were better.
- therefore build powerful armies and navies to prove their power
Why did the countries form alliances? (1)
- to protect themselves
What was the w two alliances (6)
- The Triple Alliance = Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
- The Triple Entente = Britain, France, Russia
How did the alliance system become effective? (4)
- there was competition snd conflict between the two groups
- if anyone of them went to war with the other, their allies would join in to help
- they all increased their armies and weapons
- large armies increased national pride/patriotism
When did britains Industrial revolution start? (1)
Late 1800
How did Britain become rich? (2)
They were the leading industrial country
British goods were sold world wide
Was Britain always the leading industrial country? (2)p
- No in 1870 Germany and other countries caught up and started competing to sell their products.
- By 1914 Germany sold more cars, coal, iron and steel.
How did the industrial revolution contribute to the war? (2)
- Weapons were produced faster and deadlier.
- This race to bigger and better weapons caused competition between industrial economies.
Discuss Britains cotrol over the seas (2)
- Britain had the strongest naval power for hundreds of years
- their navy protected Britain ( an island) and their British empire and over seas trade routes
How did Britain react to Germany’s growing naval army (2)
- Britain was angry because they wanted control over the seas and trade routes
- they began to compete to build the biggest and fastest ships
How did European countries want to show they power? (2)
- by building up empires
- they took over foreign countries and turned them into colonies
