The Great War Quiz Slides 1-26 Flashcards
Which countries consist of the “Allied Powers?”
British Empire (1914-1918), France (1914-1918), Italy (1914-1918), Russia (1914-1917), and United States (1917-1918)
Which countries consisted of the “Central Powers?”
Austria-Hungary (1914-1918), Germany (1914-1918), and the Ottoman Empire/Turkey (1914-1918)
What is the greatest change between the Great War (World War I) to the past wars?
It moved from traditional to industrialized fighting (cause of the Industrial Revolution).
Which group of alliance did Italy used to be part of, and which alliance did Italy switch to in 1917? Why
Italy was a member of the “Central Powers” because of Germany. By 1914, Italy switches to “Allied Powers” after being promised land (Austria’s land).
Which countries entered the war to defend Belgium’s neutrality?
United Kingdom and Great Britain
Whose influence caused France’s longing for war?
Napoleon Bonaparte (empire)
Which country did France wanted to take revenge on?
Germany (Franco-Prussian War)
What was the Russian economy based on and define?
Serfdom: very few wealthy people, many poor people.
What was the main problem of Russia?
It struggled to industrialize, it was behind other nations
What does Germany lead in? What holds it back from this?
Germany leads in Industrialism, but barely produces enough resources.
Who unifies the German states?
Otto von Bismarck unifies the German states
What did Bismarck want to accomplish?
He wanted treaties and ties with other nations
Who dismisses Bismarck and what does this cause?
Kaiser Wilhelm II dismisses Bismarck since he is pro-war. He allows for treaties to elapse and destroy.
What style of constitution did the Ottomon Empire show?
1908: Western style constitution
Why does the Ottoman Empire slowly breaks down?
Nations are breaken apart from Empire, since granted freedom
Who does the Ottoman Empire look to for help?
Germany
What reason does Germany have for helping the Ottoman Empire?
The Ottoman Empire gives Germany resources, will be another ally, and gives them access to sea-ports to ship goods (important)
Which dynasty ruled over the Austria-Hungary’s?
The Hapsburg Dynasty- an old and dying kingdom
Why did the Austria-Hungary’s have trouble keeping land?
There were many ethnicities. For example, Serbia. Tension grew between both ethnic groups.
What did Serbia want?
Serbia wanted to become an independent nation.
What caused most reasons to go to war and why?
Industrialism; most countries weren’t updated with Industrialism