The kaiser Flashcards
Who was the Kaiser’s mother?
The eldest daughter of Queen Victoria
What was the Kaiser’s disability?
His arm was unable to develop or grow
When did Wilhelm II becom Kaiser?
1890, he was 29
When did his father die?
June 1888
What were the six main countries in europe?
Germany, Austria, Russia, France, Britain and Italy
Why did France hate Germany?
Because of the Franco-Prussian War 1871
What did Germany take from France in 1871?
Alsace-Lorraine
Who formed the alliance with Austria and Russia?
The old Chancellor Bismarck of Germany
What was the name of the alliance between Autria and Russia (english/german)?
Three Emperors’ League / Dreikaiserbund
Which countries were in the Dreikaiserbund?
Austria, Germany, and Russia
When was the Dreikaiserbund formed?
1873
What were the Dreikaiserbund arguing over?
Balkans
What was the Ottoman empire known as?
Sick Man of Europe
What was the name of the Alliance between Austria, Italy, and Germany?
Triple Alliance
When did the Triple Alliance form?
1882
What countries were in the Triple Alliance?
Italy, Austria, and Germany
Who did Russia form an Alliance with in 1894?
France
When did Russia form an alliance with France?
1894
What did the Alliance between Russia and France meen for Germany?
War on two fronts became very real, and that terrified the Kaiser
What did Germany try to do to prevent the war on two fronts?
Form an alliance with Britain
After Britain was reluctant to form an alliance with Germany, what did Germany do to put pressure on Britain?
Expand her Navy
Under who’s leadership was the German Navy?
Admiral von Tirpitz
How did Britain take the expansion of the Germany Navy?
A direct threat
Where did Wilhelm II go when he was a child?
He often went to the retreat of his Grandmother’s in the isle of white
What was Wilhelm II obsession?
The royal Navy
What was special about Britain?
It had no allies
What did the Kaiser want for Germany?
An empire of her own
What did the Kaiser say about Germany having her own empire?
“A place in the sun”
What else did Germany want from Britain in terms of alliance?
To join the triple alliance
What did Britain do instead of making an alliance with Germany?
Formed a alliance with France
What was the name of the agreement between France and Britain?
Entente Cordiale
When was te Entente Cordiale agreed?
1904
What were the terms of the Entente Cordiale?
Britain would allow France a free hand in Morocco, and in return France would allow Britain a free hand in Egypt
What alliances did France have in 1905?
France had alliances with Britain and Russia
What did Germany do when she felt encircled?
She drew up the Schlieffen Plan
Who was te Schlieffen Plan named after?
Alfren von Schlieffen
What was the Schlieffen Plan?
Germany would send the army through Belgium, then unleash itself on France, and then move its way back and take Russia
What was the danger of the Schlieffen plan?
It relied on striking the first blow
How many German soldier were ti be sent to attack France?
Over one million in seven armies
What did France say to the Sultan of Morocco in 1905?
To give control of his army to the french
Under whos advice did the Kaiser go to Morroco?
The new Chancellor Bernhard von Bulow
When in Morrocco did the Kaiser go?
Tangiers
What did the Kaiser say to the Sultan
If the French invaded, Germany would stand with Morocco
What did Britain organise in 1906?
The Algeciras Conference
When was the Algeciras Conference?
1906
What happened at the Algeciras Conference (1906)
Germany was humiliated, the French and British voted to ignore Germany’s concerns. Doing the reverse effect and bringing the Entente Cordiale together
What did Britain launch in 1906?
The Dreadnought
Who was the mastermind behind the Dreadnought?
Admiral Jackie Fisher
Who did Britain sign an alliance with in 1907?
Russia
When did the British sign an alliance with Russia?
1907
When Russia and Britain formed an alliance in 1907, what was the name of the alliance between France, Britain, and Russia?
The Triple Entente
Who was in the Triple Entente?
Russia, Britain, and France
How far was the Dreadnought able to fire a missile?
10 to 15 miles
How much did each Dreadnought cost to make?
2 million pounds
How much did the British Dreadnough fleet cost to make?
Over 4 billion pounds
When did admiral Tripitz get aproval to build three dreadnoughts per year?
1911
When did the Kaiser get interviewed by the Daily Telegraph?
1908
What was the name of the news paper that interviewed the Kaiser?
The daily Telegraph
How did the Kaiser present himself in the Interview (1908)?
As a friend of England
When the Kaiser lost his temper in the interview, how did he describe the british?
Mad as March Hares
After the Interview of 1908 destroyed any hope of creating an alliance with Britain, who did Germany rely on more?
Austria
What the problem with Germany relying more on Austria?
Austria was arguing with Russia over who should control the Balkans
What was the danger of Austria arguing with Russia over the Balkans?
There was a real chance that the Triple Entente would go to was with the Triple Alliance
What did the Kaiser give to Austria?
A blank cheque (On the 6th of July 1914)
What did the Blank cheque given to Austria by Germany mean for the British and French?
The French and the British refused to get involved. Because of this Russia that was already weakened by the war with the Japanese was forced to back down
How did Tsar Nicholas II react to the blank cheque given to Austria?
Germany action towards us has been simply brutal and we won’t forget it
What happened between the Triple Alliance and Triple Entente between 1908 - 1912?
Tension continued to grow
What happened between Germany and France in 1911?
Germany and France clashed again over Morocco. France extened control in the region; Germany sent a gunboat called the “Panther”. Britain sided with France and Germany was forced to back down.
What happened between Russia and Austria in 1912
Russia and Austria clashed over te Balkans. The Balkan wars saw Serbia emerge as the most powerful country in the Balkans. Austria was determined to crush Serbia
What did the Kaiser say to Austria?
You can be certain i stand behind you and am ready to draw the sword whenever your action makes it necessary
What did the Tsar say to Serbia in 1914?
For serbia we shall do anything
When was the arch duke assassinated?
28th June 1914
What happend on 23th of July 1914, between Austria and Serbia?
Austria gave Serbia a ultimatum, a list of demands, Serbia accepted almost all of these, but Austria declared War anyway
What happend on 29th of July 1914, between Austria and Serbia
Austria began bombing Serbia
What happend on 30th of July 1914, with Russia and the Kaiser
Russia began to mobilise her armu. The Kaiser and Tsar exchanged Messages (the Willy Nicky Telegrams”) trying to sort things out
What happend on 31th of July 1914, with Russia
Germany asked Russia to demobilise. Russia replied that only Austria was being threatened, not Germany. Germany wanted France to not get incolced, but France did not reply. Germany and France asked Britain, but refused to get involced
What happend on 1st of August 1914?, with Germany
Germany declared war on Russia
What happend on 3rd of August 1914, with France and Germany?
Kaiser declare war on France. Britain promised to defen Belgian neutrality. Germany marched into Belgium
What happend on 4th of August 1914?
Britain declared war on Germany
