World war one Flashcards
Who was assassinated on June 28 1914
Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Which group planned the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
The ‘Black Hand,’ a Serbian nationalist group.
What were the immediate consequences of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, leading to a chain reaction of alliances entering the conflict, resulting in World War One.
Name the countries that formed the Triple Entente
Britain, France,Russia
Name the countries that formed the Triple Alliance.
Germany, Austria-Hungary,Italy
What was the Schlieffen Plan?
A German strategy to quickly defeat France by marching through Belgium before turning to fight Russia.
What is ‘trench warfare’ and why did it lead to a stalemate?
Trench warfare involved both sides digging extensive trench systems, resulting in a stalemate where neither side could advance because of the risk of heavy casualties they could not advance
What was the main reason for the failure of the Schlieffen Plan?
Resistance from Belgian forces, the British Expeditionary Force, and rapid Russian mobilization.
What was the ‘war to end all wars’?
The term used to describe World War One, reflecting the hope that the devastation would prevent future wars.
Terms of the treaty of versailes (LAMB)
Land
Army
Money
Blame
causes of world war one long term (MAIN)
militarialism
alliance
inperialism
nationalism
causes of world war one long term (MAIN)
militarialism
alliance
inperialism
nationalism
