World War 1 Flashcards

1
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What group did Gavrillo Princip belong to?

A

The young Bosnians

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2
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Who funded the assasination of Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand?

A

Black Hand Terrorist Organization

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3
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Bonsia used to be a part of _____.

A

Serbia

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4
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Franz Ferdinand’s tragedy was known as ____.

A

“The shot heard around the World”

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5
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In response to Franz’s and Sophie’s death, Austria-Hungary issued an ultimatum, they demanded:

A

-The arrest of all Black Hand members
-An official apology
-The right to send Austrian troops to monitor Serbian acceptance of these terms

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6
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Did Serbia accept Austria-Hungary’s ultimatum?

A

No

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7
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Where did the Lusitania sail from? How many passengers did it carry?

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New York to Liverpool, UK. Carried 2000 passengers

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8
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What sank the Luisitania

A

German U-boat(submarine) with a torpedo

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9
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Significance of the Lusitania sinking?

A

It paved the way for USA to declaring the war

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10
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Militarism:

A

Army and military forces are given a high profile by the government. Rising tensions between leaders led to competition of their countries. Boosts confidence, easier to overthrow other countries

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Alliance System:

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When countries make agreements with each other and become allies(on the same side), countries do this to gain power, friendship, control and safety. If 2 countries got into conflict or war it would involve more than the 2 primary countries.

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12
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Imperialism:

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A country takes new lands or countries and makes them subject to their rule. Every country wanted more land, which led to competition and ambition for power and war. Countries want to take land and countries will defend land which causes war.

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13
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Nationalism:

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People who have excessive pride in their country. How it lead to war: People thought their country was amazing and couldn’t give up land or loose war. Ex: Hitler tried to take over the world because he wanted Germany to be powerful.

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14
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Example of a nationalist

A

Hitler

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15
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Who is in the Tripple Entaunte?

A

(BREF)
-Britain
-Russia
-France

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16
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Who is in the Tripple Alliance

A

(GAIA)
-Germany
-Austria-Hungary
-Italy

17
Q

Who led the battle of Somme?

A

Douglais Haig

18
Q

What battle technique did Somme use?

A

Artillary Barrage

19
Q

Describe the battle of Somme.

A

-5 days before the attack, allies bombarded the German lines with 1.5 million rounds of ammunition
-Germans made dugouts and hid in them
-Canadians thought the Germans were dead from the bombs
-Germans came out of their dugouts and started firing with the machine guns
-It was a failure because Douglai Hiags plan failed

20
Q

What is the significance of Somme?

A

-It showed bravery because
→ the soldiers started to advocate for themselves
→Canadians didnt want to follow Gerneral Haig
→Canadians wanted a Canadians Commander

21
Q

In the mobilization of Europe, why did Germany declare war on Russia

A

Because Russia mobilized their troops to the border of Austria-Hungary and Germany