The Causes Of The WW1 Flashcards
The triple alliance:
Germany, Austria-hungary and italy
The triple entente:
Britain, France and Russia
What did these alliances ensure?
They ensured that if there was conflict it would escalate quickly
Why were the British worried?
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
The 2 sides competed to build dreadnoughts how many did they build?
Britain 29 and Germany 17
Germany had the most powerful army in Europe with 1.5 meter troops by when?
1914
Why did britain and France feel Threatened?
The kaiser wanted to have a great empire
When did the kaiser try to challenge france to morroco?
1905
When was the agadir crisis
1911
When was the heir to the Austrian throne assassinated?
28th june 1914
Austria used this as an excuse to attack what?
Serbia
What was germany worried about?
The threat if encirclement.
What was the schlieffen plan?
Defeat France in 6weeks
When did they put the plan into action?
4th august 1914
Why did it fail 1st reason?
Belgium fought bravely