Countries In WW1 Flashcards

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What was the number of soldiers in France?

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1.25 million

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How many battleships did France have?

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28

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How much money did France spend on arms in 1913-14?

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£37 million

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What was France’s background information?

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France had lost a war against Germany in 1871 and wanted revenge, as well as to regain Alsace-Lorraine. She feared Germany could defeat her again without strong allies.

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What was the number of soldiers in Britain?

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711,000

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How many battleships did Britain have?

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64

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How much money did Britain spend on arms in 1913-14?

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£50 million

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What was Britain’s background information?

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Britain was the first nation to industrialize, making her very rich with a vast empire. She needed a powerful navy to control sea routes and hoped other nations would remain quiet.

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What was the number of soldiers in Germany?

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2.2 million

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How many battleships did Germany have?

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40

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How much money did Germany spend on arms in 1913-14?

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€60 million

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What was Germany’s background information?

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Germany became a nation in 1871 after defeating France. She aimed to catch up with Britain’s wealth and power by building factories and battleships, and Kaiser Wilhelm wanted a world-wide empire.

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What was the number of soldiers in Russia?

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1.2 million

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How many battleships did Russia have?

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16

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How much money did Russia spend on arms in 1913-14?

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What was Russia’s background information?

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Russia had a large empire in Asia but sought more influence in south-east Europe for access to supplies. The Tsar supported the Serbs against Austria-Hungary to gain popularity.

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What was the number of soldiers in Austria-Hungary?

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How many battleships did Austria-Hungary have?

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How much money did Austria-Hungary spend on arms in 1913-14?

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What was Austria-Hungary’s background information?

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Austria-Hungary ruled over many races, including the Serbs, who sought independence. The Austrians aimed to prevent nationalism from breaking up their empire.