WW1 Flashcards
What was the “First World War” called before it was known to be the “First World war”?
The Great war or The war to end all wars
What were the 5 main causes of the war?
- Alliance system
- Imperialism
- Militarism
- Revenge/Avenge factor
- Nationalism
Which countries were in the triple entente?
France, Britain, Russia, and Canada
Which countries were in the triple alliance?
Germany, Austria Hungary and Italy
Significance of the Alliance system, describe it.
The alliance system meant that if one country got involved in a war, the other countries allied with them would also be in war. This created more power against each country.
What is Imperialism?
When the empires build power by taking over new terrirtories
What is the Scramble for Africa?
When Germany, France, Britain and others fought over territories in Africa that had rich valuables and resources.
Significance of Imperialism, describe.
Imperialism and the cause of colonialism caused many consequences to the nations that got colonized. Negative causes like a loss of cult land and people. Colonialism has direct impacts of slavery. privilege and racism today.
What is militarism?
When a country enlists citizens to the war by training and mobilizing them.
Was Germany, Britain or France the first to develop advanced military resources, and how did that change the flow of things?
Germany, they developed massive military resources that scared France and Britain. Britain is on a island surrounded by waters which made them quite difficult to attack and quite powerful. Although Germany had no fear in attacking.’
Significance of Militarism, describe.
Countries around the world would compare each others military advancements and constantly try to out do each other.
Who lost in the Franco-Prussian war? When?
France lost to Germany in 1870-71 and lost important territory of Alsace-Lorraine.
2 examples of Revenge/Avenge?
1.Austria- Hungry had taken the Balkan territory that Russia wanted to be in control of.
2. Russia felt that beating Germany would restore people’s faith in their government
Who did Russia lose to? (Avenge/Revenge)
Russia was experiencing food shortages after the loss to Japan and international disgrace and a huge loss in money.
What is Nationalism?
Believing that one country is above whether that being your own or another. A sense of superiority
