World War One Flashcards
When was Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated
Sarajevo, Bosnia on June 28th, 1914
What was the Schliffen plan?
The plan by Germany to avoid a two front war
What is MANIA?
M-Militarism A-Alliances N-Nationalism I-Imperialism A-Assassination
Who were the allied powers?
United Kingdom*
France
Russia
(Italy)
Who were the central powers?
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
What was Gallipoli supposed to do?
To destroy the defences on the Dardenals
What happens to the Saar after the war
The Saar (Germanys coal mine) was give to the French for 15 years after the war
What happened to west Prussia after the war?
It got separated from the rest of Germany by Poland
Why were the Russians excluded from the Paris peace conference
Cause they surrendered
What is the names of the leaders of Britain, France and the U.S
Britain- David Lloyd Gorge
France- Clemenceau (tiger)
U.S- Woodrow Wilson
What was the ceasefire called?
Armistice
When was the ceasefire
11/11/1918 at 11am
What was the name of the German leader at the time?
Kaiser Wilhelm the 2 (Roman numerals)
Which countries were the “big three” at the Paris peace conference.
France, U.S and Britain
What did Gavrilo Princip hope to achieve by assassinating the Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
He hoped to achieve a revolution, to get the Bosnian Serbs to join Serbia
What is the League of Nations?
The post-war organisation that was created to prevent a repeat of World War.
When was the treaty of Versailles signed and what is so significant about this dates
It was signed on June the 28th, what is significant about this date is that it is the same date as the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s assassination
How was Germanys army affected by the Treaty of Versailles
- no U-boats (submarine)
- no tanks
- no airplanes
- only six battleships
- only 100,000 solders
- no solders in the Rhineland territory
What did Germany least like about the Treaty of Versailles and why?
They didn’t like that they were guilty for the war so the got big fines (reparations) and went into heavy debt
What was some land Germany lost?
Samoa- was given to New Zealand
Namibia-was given to South Africa
Alsace Lorrane- was given back to the French
Saar coalfields- were given to France for 15 years
Polish corridor- given to Poland
What was the blank check given to Austria by Germany and what does it mean?
The blank check was given to Austria from Germany to say that Germany will support Austria whatever the cost.
Why was Archduke Franz Ferdinand targeted for assassination?
The Archduke was targeted cause Princip wanted the Bosnian Serbs to revolt and join Serbia again. He was targeted cause he was giving the Bosnian Serbs hope and made them want to stay in the Austrian-Hungarian empire.
How could Germany have prevented this major war?
Not given Austria-Hungary the blank check
What is the word for, Agreements or promises to defend and help another country?
Alliances
What is the word for, trying to build up an empire?
Impirelism
What is the word for, where a powerful country controls several less powerful countries?
Colonies
What is the world for, Building up armed forces, getting ready for war?
Militarism
What is the word for, where you have pride in your country and are willing to defend it?
Nationalism
What is the word for, a situation where neither side is able to advance causing trench warfare?
Stalemate
What is the word for, assembling an army to attack another country?
Mobilisation
What is an agreement signed by two or more countries?
A treaty
