Reasons WW1 Broke Out: Immidiate Cause Flashcards
1
Q
Why was there competition between Austria-Hungary and Russia (3)
A
- for many years an area was ruled by the ottoman empire (turkey)
- turkey was collapsing and countries were breaking away
- russia and AH competed for the control in the area
2
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How did conflict between Serbia and AH start? (2)
A
- Serbia a country in the balkans wanted to unite the balkans into an independent state
- AH took over Bosnia a small Balkan province, all this hope was lost.
3
Q
What sparked ww1? (3)
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- Bosnia people wanted independence from AH
- June 1914 heir to Austrian emperor Archduke Franz Ferdinand made an official visit to Sarajevo the capital of Bosnia
- while Franz was there he and his wife was assassinated by Gavrillo Princip
4
Q
What was Princips goal with the assassination? (1)
A
He was a nationalist and hoped by striking a blow at AH Bosnia would be free to join Serbia
5
Q
What actually happened after the assassination? (4)
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- AH blamed Serbia for the assassination and declared war on Serbia
- Russia joined to support Serbia
- Both the alliance systems were then dragged in
- within a month all the Europe powers were at war
6
Q
How many people faught in the war? (2)
A
- 70 million from 30 different countries
- Overseas European empires were also involved
7
Q
Who was the allied powers? (6)
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- Britain
- Russia
- France
Later by: - Italy
- Japan
-1917 by the USA
8
Q
What British empires fought with the allies (5)
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- SA
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- New Zealand
9
Q
Who formed part of the Central powers (3)
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- Germany
- AH empire
- Turkey
10
Q
Where was the war fought? (6)
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- Europe, mostly on the Western Front (France) and Eastern Front (Russia
- Africa
- Asia
- middle east
- Atlantic Ocean
- Pacific Ocean islands
