World War 1 Flashcards
What happened in 1907 ?
Russia joined Britain and France to make Triple Entente
The causes of world war 1 ?
Alliances, Imperialism, Militarism, and Nationalism
What did Russia do in 1907
Russia joined Britain and France to make the Triple Entente
What happened to Europe in 1914
It had divide into 2 massive superpowers
What other 3 countries was Russia also allied to ?
Serbia, Romania, and Bulgaria
What 2 fighting sides were there and which countries did they consist of ?
The Triple Alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire
Triple Entente of Russia, France, and Britain
What was the ‘ Allied Powers ‘ ?
Italy, Serbia, Belgium and in 1917 the U.S.
What is Imperialism ?
Trying to build up an Empire
What are Alliances ?
Agreements or promises to help or defend another country
What is Militarism ?
Building up armed forces
What is Nationalism ?
Having pride in ones own country
How much of the Worlds land did Britain own ?
1/5 of the worlds land
What year did the Berlin Conference take place
1884
Who called for the Berlin Conference
Portugal
Who organised the Berlin Conference ?
Otto von Bismarck
What was the Pink Map ?
A document representing Portugal’s claim of land
What was the Pink Map opposing?
Cecil Rhodes’s Cape to Cairo Red Line
When did the Dispute between Portugal and Britain end and how ?
It ended in 1890 with the British ultimatum in which Britain won politically
What was the Schlieffen plan ?
Germany’s plan was to defeat France first and the Russia second
How did Germany want to avoid French defences?
By Invading Belgium
What country protected Belgium ?
Britain
When were armies and navies greatly expanded?
Between 1870 and 1914
What did both Germany and Britain start building for naval Warfare ?
Dreadnoughts
What is a dreadnought
The most advanced class of warship in the world
What did the Serbians in Austria-Hungary want to do ?
Reunite Bosnia with the rest of Serbia
When did Europe reach its breaking point?
On June 28 1914
Who was assassinated for Europe to reach its breaking point ?
Archduke Francis Ferdinand heir to the Austria-Hungary throne
Where was the Archduke assassinated and by who ?
Sarajevo, Bosnia by a Serbian Nationalist
Why did Germany pledge it’s full support to Austria-Hungary after the assassination?
To pressure Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia
When did Austria-Hungary declare war on Serbia
On July 28 1914
What did Russia do in support of Serbia due to the declaration of War
Russia ordered a partial mobilisation against Austria-Hungary
What did the Germans threat if the Russians did not demobilise ?
War on 31 July
What did France do in response of Germany’s threat?
France mobilised
When did Germany declare war in Russia and after how long on France ?
On August 1 Germany declared war on Russia and 2 days later on France
What prompted Britain to declare war on Germany ?
Germany invading Belgium which violated Belgium’s official neutrality.
What ‘ Key ‘ was used in world war 1 ?
- Communication Trench
- Machine gun nest
- Underground Bunker
- Traverse
- Wire break
- Listening post + Trench Block
When was the Russian revolution?
1917
Who was the leader of the revolt and the group of revolutionaries
The leader was Vladimir Lenin and the group was called the Bolsheviks.
What Monarchy ruled Russia before the revolution
The Tsars
When is ‘ Bloody Sunday ‘ of the Russian Revolution?
January 22 1905
When did the war end ?
11 November 1918
Approximately how many soldiers and civilians died in World war 1 ?
14 million
What 4 empires collapsed?
- The Russian empire in 1917
- The German and Austro-Hungarian in 1918
- And the Ottoman in 1922
What Treaty payed the repercussions for Germany and what were they ?
Treaty Of Versailles where Germany was required to pay 33 billion, accept responsibility for the war, give up its territories to Belgium, France, Poland, and Denmark, give up its overseas colonies and accept an allied military force on the West Bank of the Rhine River for 15 years
When was the Treaty of Versailles signed ?
June 28 1919
