WW1 Flashcards
(53 cards)
What are the MAIN causes of WW1
militarism alliances imperialism and nationalism
What does militarism mean
building up armed forces getting ready for war
What are alliances?
Agreement or promises to defend and help another country
What is imperialism
Trying to build an empire
What is nationalism?
Having pride in your country, willing to defend it
What was the spark for World War I?
On June 28, 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife were assassinated by Serbian terrorists
What does Austria Hungary do as a result of archduke Franz Ferdinand being assassinated
Austria, Hungary blame Serbia
What countries were part of the triple entente during 1900
France, Russia, Great Britain
What countries are part of the triple alliance in 1900
Germany, Austria, Hungary, Italy
What did Austria Hungary’s declaration of war do
It set off a chain reaction in the alliance systems and by mid August 1914 battle lines were clearly drawn
In 1914 what were the Allied powers in WW1
France United Kingdom Russia Italy Serbia Japan
In 1914 what were the Central powers in WW1
Germany Austria-Hungary Ottoman Empire Bulgaria
What was the schlieffen plan by the central powers
a plan to defeat the western and eastern fronts made by Alfred Von Schlieffen
What did the schlieffen plan want to do to win the war
Germany defeats France in 6 weeks and then attack Russia because Russia did not industrialize as fast as the other countries
Why does the schlieffen plan fail
Germany met strong resistance in Belgium and Russia mobilized quicker than expected so Germany abandoned plan
When was the schlieffen plan in action in the battle of the Marne
from September 1, 1914 to September 9, 1914
On the Western front who was fighting
France and Italy with Britain providing some support for the allies and Germany and Austria-Hungary on the central powers
How were trenches made
they were built zig zagged so enemy troops could not fire down the trench and the space in the middle was called no mans land
What is a stalemate
Deadlock when neither side is able to defeat the other
What is a war of attrition?
Wearing down the enemy by continual losses of people and materials
What is a trench?
A deep ditch used as protection when fighting western front battles
What was the battle of Verdun?
The battle in the the Western front that lasted 11 months 305,000 people were dead with no gains
What is the battle of Somme
English and French versus the Germans 1 million dead English and French gained 5 miles of land
What was life like in the trenches?
There were small land gains, a huge loss of life, muddy and dirty rain as well as other elements and they were swarmed with rats no fresh foods and almost impossible to sleep
