Y9 T1-WW1 Flashcards
Prussia
The largest German state on the south east coast of the Baltic Sea
Tension
A feeling fear or anger between two countries who do not trust each other
Empire
A group of countries ruled by a single country
Militarism
The belief that it is necessary to have strong armed forces and that they should be used in order to gain power
Navy
The part of the countries armed forces that is trained to operate at sea
Alliances
An agreement between countries that benefits each of them
Assassination
The planned murder of an important person
Nationalism
A nationโs wish and attempt to be politically independent or a great love of your own country
Balkans
A region in south eastern Europe
Causation
Understanding the different causes of an event
Nationalism
Having pride in your country and thinking that it is better than others, this can cause tension
Empires
When countries take over other countries to create an empire, this can spark competition
28th of July
Austria, Hungary blame Serbia for killing the archduke it attacks Serbia
First of August
Germany declares war on Russia
12th of August
Britain and France declare war on Austria, Hungary