the first world war - state and sufferage Flashcards
why did nationalism emerge in the balkan region in the 1850s?
desire for independance from the ottoman and AH empires
what was pan-slavism?
the unity of all slavic states under ethnicity
what caused the first moroccan crisis?
the German kaiser, Wilhelm II declaring his support for moroccan independence despite growing french influence in the area.
what caused the second Moroccan crisis?
German deployment of a gunship at the port of Agadir
what was the main consequence of the Moroccan crisis’?
it pushed Britain and France closer together against Germany
what was created as a result of weakening ottoman presence in the balkans?
a power vacuum.
what caused the anglo-german arms race? (3 causes)
german pride
trade and empire
german ambitions e.g. dreadnaught boats.
why was a Franco-Russian alliance so dangerous for Germany?
they would be surrounded and isolated from the rest of Europe
what caused France and Russia to create an alliance?
Wilhelms refusal to renew the reinsurance treaty with Russia which had prevented Russia from establishing relations with France or Britain
what was the culture of violence?
Europe craved war and expected a global war
what were women granted in Europe after WW1?
the right to vote
why did some argue that the progress made by women was still not enough?
there was still huge misogyny in the workplace and many women were laid off once the men returned from war
what did Bernhardi describe war as?
a ‘biological necessity’
what was Clarke’s’ argument for the cause of WW1?
Serbia was the main culprit - AH was put into a position to make them seem as the aggressor.
what did McMeekin describe the culture of violence idea as?
outdated
