Origins of WW1 Flashcards
What treaty did Britain honour when joining the war?
Treaty of London
What country did Austria-Hungary annex?
Bosnia in 1904
Why was Russia upset by Austria-Hungary’s annex?
Russia wanted to dominate and control the Balkans
During the naval race how many ships did Britain have and how many did Germany have?
Britain had 29 and Germany had 17
The Triple Alliance was made of what countries?
Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy
The Triple Entente was made of what countries?
Britain, France and Russia
The Triple Alliance was made in what year?
1882
What agreement did Britain and France sign? and what was in it?
They signed the Entente Cordiale, which stated Britain would control Egypt and France will control Morocco without interference from the other
What land did Germany own that France wanted back?
Alsace-Lorraine
Why did Germany attack France first?
Due to the Schlieffen plan, that it would take Russian a large amount of time to mobilise military
