The Causes Of The WW1 Flashcards

1
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The triple alliance:

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Germany, Austria-hungary and italy

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2
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The triple entente:

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Britain, France and Russia

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3
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What did these alliances ensure?

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They ensured that if there was conflict it would escalate quickly

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4
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Why were the British worried?

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Because Britain was the greatest naval power and germany wanted to build up their navy . They were worried because they were suspicious if their aims

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5
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The 2 sides competed to build dreadnoughts how many did they build?

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Britain 29 and Germany 17

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6
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Germany had the most powerful army in Europe with 1.5 meter troops by when?

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1914

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7
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Why did britain and France feel Threatened?

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The kaiser wanted to have a great empire

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8
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When did the kaiser try to challenge france to morroco?

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1905

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9
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When was the agadir crisis

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1911

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10
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When was the heir to the Austrian throne assassinated?

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28th june 1914

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11
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Austria used this as an excuse to attack what?

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Serbia

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12
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What was germany worried about?

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The threat if encirclement.

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13
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What was the schlieffen plan?

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Defeat France in 6weeks

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14
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When did they put the plan into action?

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4th august 1914

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15
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Why did it fail 1st reason?

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Belgium fought bravely

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16
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What was the 2nd reason?

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That Russia was mobilised quicker than they had expected

17
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What was the 3rd reason?

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The British expeditionary arrived in France i
On august 23rd

18
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When did both sides start digging trenches?

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8th September 1914