World War 1, 1914-1918 Flashcards
Which powers were in the Triple Alliance ?
Germany
Austria- Hungary
Italy
In what year was the Franco- Prussian alliance signed?
1893
What was the impact of the Dual Alliance on Germany?
The two powers Austria-Hungary and Germany promised to support each other in the case of attack by Russia. So this ment Germany had constant backing against Russia which also ment the Triple Entente.
What were the terms in the 1869 Treaty of London?
Italy had to participate in WW1
Which two provinces did Germany annex from France after the 1870-71 Franco-Prussian war?
Alsace and lorraine
Which 3 powers signed the Triple Entente? On what date?
Britain
Russia
France
It was signed in 1894
Why did the Alliance system increase tension in Europe and make war more likely?
Not sure will go back to this
What is meant by the term Welpolitik?
Weltpolitik (German “world politics”) was the imperialist foreign policy adopted by the German Empire during the reign of Emperor Wilhelm II from 1890 onwards.
Why did Kaiser Wilhelm II believe Germany should have its “ place in the sun”?
He believed this because Germany had conquered a lot of land so the should also deserve a place in the sun.
What was the name of the German gunboat sent to Tangiers in the 2nd Moroccan crisis?
The panther
What was Germany compensated with at the Algeciras conference for allowing France a free hand in Morocco?
Germany tried create an empire in North Africa but in the end were not given anything.
Why did the 2nd Moroccan crisis Occur?
Because of the 1st Moroccan crisis Kaiser Wilhelm felt humiliated and wanted revenge, and was determined that France would not get more control over Morocco.
What year did the Bosnian crisis occur?
1908
What prevented Russia from supporting Serbia against Austria-Hungary during the Bosnian crisis?
Serbia was to small to stop the Austrians, so they appealed to Russia for help because they were also Slavs.
Explain 2 consequences of the Bosnian crisis
The Germans supported the Austrians during the Bosnian crisis, the Austrians were grateful for this support, which strengthened the alliance between the two countries. The Austrians felt they could rely on the Germans in any future conflict with Serbia.
The Russians felt humiliated by being forced to back down. So they began to make military preparations, including the building of railways. The Russians were determined not to back down in the future.
