ww1 Flashcards
history
who was in the Triple Alliance?
Germany, ottoman empire, and austria-hungry
what did the Triple Alliance become?
the central powers
Who formed the Triple Alliance?
Bismark
who was in the triple entente?
Britain, France, Russia
who created the Triple Entente?
France
what did the Triple Entente become?
the allied powers
what were the 4 causes of WW1?
militarism, allies, imperialism, and nationalism
what impact did imperialism have on WWI?
competition for overseas colonies hardened rivalries between Germany and France.
what impact did militarism have on WWI?
Britain and Germany glorified and built up their armies and navies
what impact did nationalism have on WW1?
france wanted Alsace and Lorraine back and Russia supported Serbia and other Slavic people.
why did the Balkans become known as the powder keg of Europe?
Because of the attacks against the ottomans
who killed Franz Ferdinand?
Gavrilo Princip
what was Austria’s ultimatum to Serbia?
demanded that serbia formally and publicly condemn the “dangerous propaganda” against Austria hungry
why does Austria declare war on Serbia?
serbia refused part of Austria’s ultimatum.
why did Russia go to war?
Austria refused to soften its demands
what was the Schlieffen plan?
germany would move quickly against france and later fight russia
what happened when Germany went through Belgium?
belgium became no longer neutral and fought back.
what was the result of Germany invading Belgium?
Britain declared war on Germany
what was the first major battle of the war?
The Battle of Marne
how did Germany try to get France to surrender?
they dropped papers over Paris saying to surrender
how was the stalemate ended at the battle of Marne?
The British and France pushed the Germans back along the Marne River
what was the outcome of the Battle of Marne?
a deadlock
what was the longest battle of WWI?
The Battle of Verdun
what was the deadliest battle of WWI?
the battle of Somme