Strategic: Context Flashcards

1
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What had Britain maintained since 1815?

A

Policy of ‘splendid isolation’ trusting navy to maintain empire and status and placing army as of secondary importance

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2
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What alliance was formed in 1870?

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Germany and Austria-Hungary

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3
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When had Germany and Austria-Hungary formed an alliance?

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1870

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4
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Who joined the Austria-Germany alliance in 1882?

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Italy

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5
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When had Italy joined the Austria-Germany alliance?

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1882

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6
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How was the alliance of Italy, Austria and Germany countered?

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Military agreements between France and Russia in 1892

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7
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What was formed in 1892?

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Military agreements between France and Russia

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8
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When were there military agreements between France and Russia?

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1892

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9
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Why was there military agreements between France and Russia in 1892 and eventual alliance in 1894?

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Counter to the alliance between Italy, Austria and Germany

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10
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What was formed in 1894?

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France and Russia formed an alliance

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11
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When had France and Russia formed an alliance?

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1894

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12
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Why was the emerging alliances in the end of the 1890s problematic for Britain?

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This now mean at it was dangerous if they continued their isolated stance. Britain had conflicted with France, Russia and Germany over colonies.

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13
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What was the ‘Balance of Power’ Theory?

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Peace and stability ensured through no single great power dominating (strategically, territorially, diplomatically) a region

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14
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What is the concert of Europe

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Group of counties in Europe, who worked together and agreed on policies to maintain a steady balance of power which included alliances in 1814 and 1914. Member countries were the UK, Austria, Russia and Prussia (Predecessor to modern Germany)

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15
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What theory stated that Peace and stability ensured through no single great power dominating (strategically, territorially, diplomatically) a region?

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‘Balance of power theory’

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