CAUSES OF WW1 Flashcards
1
Q
germany reunites
A
germany unites in 1866
- poses a threat to other european countries
- economically and industrially powerful
2
Q
Balkan Area
A
- “sick man of Europe”
- they create a vacuum susceptible to influence
- a bunch of countries fight over it
3
Q
Russia
A
Growing nationalism
4
Q
Berlin Conference
A
- started scramble for africa
- showed Weltpolitik
5
Q
Berlin congress
A
slapped russia down after them wanting to rule over Balkan area
6
Q
July Crisis
A
a series of diplomatic aggressions including the assassination of archduke Franz Ferdinanz
7
Q
blank cheque
A
germany reassures austria of their support over their action in Serbia
8
Q
1918 mobilisation
A
russians begins to mobilise, preparing for war
