The causes of WW1

Question 1

What is meant by the term ‘militarism’?

Answer 1

It means that the army and military forces are given a high profile by the government.

Question 2

Between 1870 and 1914 what two armies had increased?

Answer 2

The French and German armies which had nearly doubled in size.

Question 3

In 1914 how many soldiers and warships did the German army have?

Answer 3

It had 2,200,000 soldiers and 97 warships.

Question 4

In 1914 how many soldiers and warships did the Austria-Hungary army have?

Answer 4

It had 810,000 soldiers and 28 warships.

Question 5

In 1914 how many soldiers and warships did the Italian army have?

Answer 5

It had 750,000 soldiers and 36 warships.

Question 6

In 1914 how many soldiers and warships did the French army have?

Answer 6

It had 1,125,000 soldiers and 62 warships.

Question 7

In 1914 how many soldiers and warships did the Russian army have?

Answer 7

It had 1,200,000 soldiers and 30 warships.

Question 8

In 1914 how many soldiers and warships did the Great British army have?

Answer 8

It had 711,000 soldiers and 185 warships.

Question 9

How did the countries respond to the increasing of armies?

Answer 9

They increased their own armies to keep the ‘balance of power’.

Question 10

What reason was there fierce competition between the German and British army?

Answer 10

It was for the mastery of the seas after Britain introduced the Dreadnought battleship in 1906.

Question 11

What part did Germany play in increasing European militarism?

Answer 11

The German Von Schlieffen drew up a plan of action that involved attacking France through Belgium if Russia attacked Germany.

Question 12

What is meant by the term ‘alliance’?

Answer 12

An alliance is an agreement made by 2 or more countries to give each other help if needed.

Question 13

What countries were in ‘the Triple Alliance’ and why was it formed.

Answer 13

Germany and Austria-Hungary made an alliance with Italy to stop Italy taking sides with Russia.

Question 14

What countries were in ‘the Triple Entente’ alliance and why was it formed?

Answer 14

In 1907 Russia, France and Britain made this alliance to counter the increasing threat from Germany.

Question 15

List point one of the flow chart to describe how the alliance system was formed

Answer 15

In 1894 France made an alliance with Russia.

Question 16

List point two of the flow chart to describe how the alliance system was formed

Answer 16

In 1902 Britain made a naval treaty with Japan.

Question 17

List point three of the flow chart to describe how the alliance system was formed

Answer 17

In 1904 France made an agreement with Britain called the Entente Cordial(friendly relationship) not a formal alliance, but a promise to work together.

Question 18

List point four of the flow chart to describe how the alliance system was formed

Answer 18

In 1907 Britain made an Entente with Russia, thus forming the Triple Entente.

Question 19

What is meant by the term ‘imperialism’?

Answer 19

When a country takes over new lands or countries and makes them subject to their rule.

Question 20

What increased the rivalry with Germany over land?

Answer 20

The land owned by France and Britain increased the rivalry with Germany who had entered the scramble to acquire colonise late and only had small areas of Africa.

Question 21

What is meant by the term ‘nationalism’?

Answer 21

It means being a strong supporter of the rights and interests of ones country.