Vocab and concepts WW1

Question 1

what were the alliances in WW1?

Answer 1

Britain, France, and Russia formed the Triple Entente, while Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy joined in the Triple Alliance.

Question 2

• Triple Alliance

Answer 2

The Triple Alliance was a military alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy. It was formed on 20 May 1882 and renewed periodically until it expired in 1915 during World War I. Germany and Austria-Hungary had been closely allied since 1879

Question 3

• Triple Entente

Answer 3

The Triple Entente was the name given to the alliance (partnership) between Russia, France, and Britain, during World War I. These countries were also known as the Allies, and were fighting against Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Turkish Ottoman Empire.

Question 4

important dates in the war

Answer 4

• Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
  28th of june 1914
• When war was declared (officially)
• When the European countries declared/joined the war.
  July 28, 1914 Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia.
  August 1, 1914 Germany declares War on Russia.
  August 3, 1914 Germany declares war on France.
  August 4, 1914 Britain declares war on Germany.
  August 6, 1914 Austria declares war on Russia.

Question 5

• Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
  28th of june 1914
• When war was declared (officially)
• When the European countries declared/joined the war.
  July 28, 1914 Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia.
  August 1, 1914 Germany declares War on Russia.
  August 3, 1914 Germany declares war on France.
  August 4, 1914 Britain declares war on Germany.
  August 6, 1914 Austria declares war on Russia.

Answer 5

Italy, Austria Hungary and Italy.
A defensive Dual Alliance system between Austria-Hungary and Germany was formed to counter the potential Russian Aggression. Later in 1882, Italy joined the agreement which came to be known as the triple alliance