[WWI Origins] Flashcards
Key information on the origin of WWI.
What powers were in the defensive pact called the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy signed the pact in 1882.
In what year was the Franco-Russian alliance signed?
1893.
What was the impact of the dual alliance on Germany?
It provided Germany with a sense of security, knowing that they would have military support in case of a Russian attack.
What were the terms in the 1839 Treaty of London?
It recognised and confirmed the independence of Belgium and the German-Speaking part of Luxembourg, required Belgium to remain neutral and obliged the signatory powers to aid Belgium if it was under attack.
Which two provinces did Germany annex from France after the 1870-1871 Franco-Prussian war?
Part of Alsace and Lorraine.
Which three powers signed the Triple Entente? On what date?
Great Britain, France and Russia signed the Triple Entente on August 31 1907.
Why did the alliance system increase tension in Europe and make war more likely?
Not only did it split the six major powers of Europe into two ideologically opposing alliances, it increased the potential implications of a conflict in Europe - a dispute between two countries could drag the entire continent into war.
What is meant by the term Weltpolitik?
It refers to “world politics”, the German foreign policy formed by Kaiser Wilhelm II that constituted the expansion of the German Overseas Empire to respect and admiration from other European countries.
Why did Kaiser Wilhelm II believe Germany should have its “place in the sun”?
He felt that Germany deserved a larger, more powerful empire and more recognition from other powers in Europe.
What was the name of the German gunboat sent to Tangier in the Second Moroccan Crisis?
The Panther.
What was Germany compensated with at the Algeciras conference for allowing France a free hand in Morocco?
Absolutely nothing lol.
Why did the Second Moroccan Crisis occur?
It was primarily sparked by the deployment of German naval units to Agadir, which the French and British interpreted as a threat to their control of Morocco.
In what year did the Bosnian Crisis occur?
1908.
What prevented Russia from supporting Serbia against Austria-Hungary during the Bosnian Crisis?
Germany’s support of Austria-Hungary during the Bosnian Crisis.
Explain two consequences of the Bosnian Crisis.
The relationship between Austria-Hungary and Germany, along with that between Serbia and Russia, was strengthened, reassured that when in trouble, the other would assist them. In addition, tension between Serbia and Austria-Hungary was increased. Finally, as a result of having been forced to back down, Russia felt humiliated, thus expanding their military and vowing not to back down in the future.
