WW1 Flashcards
When did Germany become a united ‘empire’?
1871
What were the MAIN issues surrounding the cause of WW1?
Militarism - many countries believed it was important to build large armies and navies.
Alliances - the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente were said to have been formed to help prevent war.
Imperialism - European nations were creating empires and coming into conflict.
Nationalism - all countries were looking out for their own interests.
What was the very first key event that caused WW1?
Archduke of Austria-Hungary Franz Ferdinand was murdered in Serbia and Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia.
What was the second key event that caused WW1?
The Russian army began to mobalise to support Serbia in July 30, 1914.
What was the final key event that caused WW1?
The German army implement the Schlieffen plan on the 7th of August 1914.
When was Franz Ferdinand assassinated?
28 June 1914
Where did Britain attempt to open up a ‘Second Front’?
Gallipoli
When did America join the war and why?
America joined the war on April 2nd 1917 because the germans had sunken their merchant ships.
When did WW1 end?
11 November 1918
How many soldiers died in WW1 (approx)?
8 million
What is the name the international organisation created at the end of the First World War?
The League of Nations
Who lead the revolution in Russia?
Lenin
When was the Triple Alliance formed?
1882
When was the Triple Entente formed?
1907
What was the alliance of Germany, Austria and Italy called?
The Triple Alliance
