WW1 Flashcards
When did WW1 start and end?
1914 - 1918
Who was the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy
Who was the Triple Entente?
Britain, France and Russia
What does nationalism mean?
The loyalty or devotion of a group of people to their country
What does imperialism mean?
The policy of building or extending an empire
During WW1, why did the government introduce propaganda?
Many people were sick of conscription so if the government came up with a way to just influence people to do things instead of forcing them, people would have a better attitude towards things
What are some things you would expect to see in and around a WW1 trench?
Mud, barbed wire, rum, rats, lice, cigarettes and casualties
What was The Battle of The Somme?
This battle was one of the bloodiest battles in WW1
How many casualties happened in The Battle of The Somme?
More than 1 million (1,220,000) including 420,000 British troops
When did the fighting begin for The Battle of The Somme?
1st July 1916
What was the Schlieffen Plan?
A plan Germany had long before WW1 that consisted of 3 ideas; 1) If war broke out, Germany would have to fight France and Russia, 2) France was weak 3) Russia was strong but slow.
How much percent of the German army was this plan aimed to use?
90%
What was the Moroccan Crisis?
In 1904, Morocco had been given to France by Britain, but the Morocans wanted their independence. In 1905, Germany announced her support for Moroccan independence and said they would support them against French or British interference. War was narrowly avoided by a conference that allowed France to keep control over Morocco. However in 1911, the Germans once again protested against French control over Morocco. In the middle of this, Kaiser Wilhelm sent the Gunboat Panther to the Moroccan port of Agadir which increased tension and was viewed as a threat.
How many men were in Germany’s army?
8.5 million
How many men were in Russia’s Army?
4.4 million
