International Relations Flashcards
(13 cards)
Who were the Central Powers?
Germany, Austria-Hungary
Who later joined the Central Powers?
Turkey, Bulgaria
Who formed the Entente (the Allies)?
Russia,Britain,France
Who left the Entente in 1917?
Russia and the USA joined
Why did Germany agree to the armistice?
- Did not mention reparations
- Would not have to lose any of Germany only Alsace-Lorraine
- All countries would have to be disarmed
How did the German people react?
Many Germans were shocked when they found out they had not won the war as they had been told they were. They believed they had unnecessarily taken the armistice and so there was growing resentment.
How many casualties were then in France?
5.6 million
How many casualties were there in Germany?
5.952 million
Who was Edith Cavell?
A nurse shot by the Germans
What happened in Scarborough?
It was shelled by German Zeppelins
What was the boat called that was sunk by German U-Boats?
Lusitania and it had american citizens on board so the USA became involved.
Who was present at the Paris Peace Conference?
The leaders of the great powers and their allies met at Versailles. There were the ‘big three’ and in total 32 countries. Italy was the 4th major power present but left after not getting what he wanted.
What date was the Treaty of Versailles signed on?
28th June 1919
