World War One Flashcards
What two Power Blocs developed during WWI?
Triple Entente
Triple Alliance
Which countries were part of the Triple Entente?
Britain
France
Russia
Which countries were part of the triple alliance?
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Turkey
Which country transferred sides in WWI?
Italy
What were the short term causes of WWI?
Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
What were the long term causes of WWI?
Naval and economic rivalry Colonialism Nationalism Arms race Tension in the Balkans (powder keg)
What were arial battles called?
Dog fights
What arial weapons were there in WWI?
Zeppelins
Biplanes
Triplanes
What types of warfare were introduced during WWI?
Chemical warfare
Arial warfare
Naval warfare
What vehicle was introduced on the ground in WWI?
Tanks
What were the initial problems with tanks?
Got stuck in the mud
Too slow
Broke down
What vehicles were used in naval warfare?
Submarines (U-Boat)
Battleships
What country entered the war late?
America
When was WWI?
1914-1918