World War 1 Flashcards
underlying causes
M.A.I.N militarism alliance systems imperialism nationalism
militarism
nations see the need for a strong army and have to settle disputes with other countries
Germany and militarism
Germany, traditionally a land power, sought to develop a navy of its own (through which it could build an empire)
what countries the arms race develop between?
Britain and Germany
who became allies due to the arms race?
Britain and France
what did both sides do during the arms race?
they raced to build dreadnoughts (the superior battleship of its day)
apart from one major engagement, the two fleets would not fight during the war (Germany’s fleet stayed in port)
what type of German naval craft did Britain fear?
dangerous submarines (U boats)
alliance systems
for protection countries formed alliances
who did Germany join alliances and what for?
fearing the Russian “colossus”, Germany sought alliances with first Austria-Hungary, then Italy
who was in the TRIPLE ALLIANCE?
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Italy
What did the Boer war reveal about Britain?
The difficult Boer war revealed how isolated Britain was in the world
who is the TRIPLE ENTENTE?
France, Britain, Russia
imperialism
a policy of extending a country’s power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
ruled by emperor
