World war 1, 272 Flashcards

1
Q

What happened in 1870-1871?

A

Defeat for France in the war against Prussia

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2
Q

How did the German Empire get so strong?

A

The defeat of France

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3
Q

What split the Ottoman Empire?

A

The secret meetings between Britain and France

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4
Q

What happens on the 9th of November 1918?

A

Wilhelm abdicates, the imperial government collapses

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5
Q

What day did WW1 start?

A

28 July 1914

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6
Q

When did WW1 end?

A

11 November 1918

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7
Q

What were the two main disputes leading to WW1?

A

One between Germany and France, Other between Russia and Austria-Hungary.

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8
Q

How did they adapt the trenches?

A

By fortifying with Wooden frames and sandbags

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9
Q

What happened on 28 June 1914?

A

A Bosnian Serb murdered Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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10
Q

When was Franz Ferdinand murdered?

A

28 June 1914

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11
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When did Austria-Hungary declare war on Serbia?

A

28 July 1914

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12
Q

When did Germany declare war on Russia?

A

1 August 1914

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13
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When did Germany declare war on France?

A

3 August 1914

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14
Q

When did Britain join the battle?

A

4 August 1914

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15
Q

Why did Britain join the battle?

A

Germany invaded neutral Belgium

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16
Q

What two fronts did Germany fight on?

A

Western and Eastern

17
Q

How many troops were killed or injured

A

At least 32 million

18
Q

What were aircrafts used for?

A

Bombing

19
Q

How old were people in Britain to be called up?

A

18 to 41

20
Q

Where else did Britain get troops from?

A

Colonies like India and Africa.

21
Q

When did italy join the Allies?

A

May 1915

22
Q

How many troops were involved in the war?

A

Over 65 million