WW1 L2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is an alliance?
A
Alliances - Agreements or promises to help defend another country
2
Q
What happened is 1882?
A
Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy entered into an agreement known as the Triple Alliance. The Triple Alliance meant the three countries promised to defend each other if one of them was attacked.
3
Q
The Triple Entente
A
UK, France, Russia
4
Q
The tripple alliance
A
Germany, Austria Hungary and Italy.
5
Q
Militarism
A
Militarism - Building up armed forces, getting ready for war
6
Q
Imperialism
A
Imperialism - Trying to build up an empire
7
Q
Nationalism
A
Nationalism - Having pride in your country, willing to defend it at the detriment of other countries.
8
Q
What was Germany jealous of?
A
Germany was jealous of the size of other country’s empires
