Area Of Study One Flashcards
(45 cards)
When did Germany become a Country?
Germany became a country in 1871
Before the unification of Germany, how many independent states made up the German Confederation?
39 states made up the Germany Confederation in 1815
Who were the two main “powers” and also rivals in Germany?
The two main powers were Prussia and Austria
What was the Zollverein? And when was it formed?
The Zollverein was a custom union within Germany, which stopped internal tariffs.
The Zollverein was formed in 1834
How many states joined the Zollverein and which main power did and didn’t?
28 out of the 39 states joined the Zollverein, Prussia joined, Austria did not join the Zollverein.
What happened in the Austro-Prussia war? What was the result of it?
The War between Austria and Prussia happened because economically Prussia was doing much better compared to Austria as Prussian mines and factories were increasing their production.
3rd July 1866, Austria lost to Prussia and the Treaty of Prague was created.
What were the Consquences in the Treaty of Prague?
The treaty of Prague stated Prussia as germanys main power and removed Austria from German politics, this left southern Germany in an unstable condition.
What happened in the Franco-Prussia war?
France and Germany have a war over the future king of Spain.
July 1870 France declared war on Germany
France Lost war badly
What Was the Treaty of Frankfurt?
Happened after France lost war
Had to pay heaps of money, give up land/territory
Resulted in the French being very humiliated
French people hate Germans now
Who was in the Triple Alliance?
Germany
Italy
Austria-Hungary
Since 1882
Who was in the Triple Entente?
Britain
Russia
France
Formed in 1907
When did Woodrow Wilson create the fourteen points for peace?
On January 8, 1918 the US President presented the fourteen point of peace.
What Happened at the Paris Peace Conference?
32 countries met at the Versailles Palace to discuss possible punishments for Germany as a consequence for wwI
What was Wilson’s (USA) points for the treaty of Versailles?
Was more neutral in the decision making
Wanted to end war by creating the League of Nations
Wanted Germany not destroyed or blamed for the war
What was Clemenceau’s (France) Points for the Treaty of Versailles?
Uses this opportunity as revenge for the previous war lost
Return land back to France
Huge Reparations from Germany
Disband the german army
What was Lloyd George’s (Britain) Points for the Treaty of Versailles?
In order to please the electors
Wanted Germany to pay reparations
Leave Germany stable enough to trade with
Safeguard Britains Naval supremacy
When was the Treaty of Versailles Signed?
Signed in the 28th of June 1919
What were some conditions of the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany was forced to accept blame of guilt for the war
Reduced germanys land by 12% and had to give up their colonies
Military was reduced to only 100,000 men
No airforce or tanks only six battleships
What was the policy that the USA followed before and after WWI
The USA followed isolationism
Why did the USA turn away from the League of Nations?
Because the USA had negative perceptions of war and was a risk to American lives.
When did the Great Depression begin?
24th October 1929 Wall Street Crashed causing the Great Depression
What were some other causes of the Great Depression?
Overproduction of goods created way more than what people were buying
The lack of people buying and overseas countries had tariffs for exports from the USA
What were some Consequences of the Great Depression? (List up to three)
Unemployment fell to 25.6%
By 1932 around 300,000 children were out of school
Construction fell by 92%
What was a consequence for Russia after WWI?
Food shortages led to inflation (around 300%)
