WWI Flashcards
Who was the Triple Entente?
France, Russia, England
Causes of the war?
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism
Who was the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Austria Hungry, Italy
Who became allies?
Britain, France, Russia, Belgium, Serbia
Who became the Central Powers?
Germany, Austria Hungry, Bulgaria, Ottoman Empire
Who did Gavarillo Princip assassinate?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand and wife Sophie on June 28 1914
Schlieffen Plan was what?
Germany tried to take over France quickly and then turn to Russia; Western Front
Black Hand was?
Serbian nationalist/terrorist group
Who was Kaiser Wilhelm II ?
He was the ruler of Germany with a complex due to his short arm who removed Bismark. Cousin of Tsar
What was the Austria-Hungry Ultimatum?
If Serbia did not allow Austria-Hungry to do an investigation due to the assassination, then they would invaded
Types of Propaganda
Demonization, name calling, glittering generalities, plain folk, transfer, fear, bandwagon, logic, testimonial
Events Leading up to the War
Nationalism in Balkans
Russia VS Austria
Assassination
Ultimatum
Western Front
Where the Schleiffen Plan took place; France
Eastern Front
Lack of modern tech caused Russia enormous defeats; Treaty signed w/ revolutionary government in Russia-lost 1/4 of country
Weaponry
Flamethrowers Tanks Machine guns Posion gas Airplanes