The WWI Flashcards
(37 cards)
Which five countries were called the ‘European powers’
Britain, Germany, France, Austria-Hungary, Russia
What were the four main reasons that led to the unstable European situation?
Economic and colonial competition, alliance system, armament race and extreme nationalism
What did the European powers do to protect their own industrial development?
Restricted the import of goods
Why do the hey compete for oversea colonies?
To get markets and resource
What are some examples of the colonies
Africa, South Asia and Southeast Asia
What did the competitions caused among the European powers?
Conflicts
What was intensified to protect the powers’ interest?
Armament race
Why did the European powers compete in expanding armies and armaments?
To protect their national security and overseas interests
Briefly talk about the Naval race.
The powers, especially the chief rivals Britain and Germany, built powerful battleship. The two rivals also competed in building dreadnoughts
What are the other two forms of armament race apart from naval race? Briefly talk about them
The two forms are army race and arms race. They introduced conscription to build up large armies and developed new and more powerful weapons
What did the armaments race caused?
It increased tensions and made war more likely.
Why did the armament race make war more likely?
Because European powers thought they were strong when they had a lot of weapons. They would not give way easily when they have quarrels with other countries.
What way did the Europeans support to solve problems and why?
They supported going to war to solve problems because they believed that war could bring glory to their countries.
What is the purpose of forming the triple alliance and who were in it?
The purpose is to isolate France and their member consists of Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy
Who were the members of the Triple Entente?
Russia, Britain and France
Why did the Alliance system made Europe tenser?
Because the alliances were made in secret. This caused suspicion and fear among the powers
Why would a small quarrel between two powers become a major conflict and even a general war?
Because the powers thought they were supported by their allies. They would not give way easily. Also, the small quarrel will involve more powers which also led to a major conflict and even a general war.
What is nationalism?
Nationalism is the desire of people of the same race and culture to govern themselves.
What were some effected led to because of the extreme nationalism in Europe?
Europeans supported territorial expansion to gain national glory and the use of force to solve conflicts.
What did the extreme nationalism supported to achieve national goals?
It supported their countries to adopt a strong foreign policy and even to wage war to achieve national goals
Why did Kaiser William II visited Morocco? And how did it affect France’s plan?
To show support for the independence of Morocco. It hindered France’s plan to acquire Morocco
Who joined together against Germany and what was the result of the First Moroccan Crisis
France, Britain and Russia joined together against Germany. They diplomatically defeated Germany, which was supported by Austria-Hungary only.
Why did France send troops to Morocco?
To suppress the riots there.
