WW1 Flashcards
(49 cards)
What three countries made up the triple alliance
Germany, Italy, Austria Hungary
Who assassinated the Archduke Ferdinand?
Gavrilo princip
Where was archduke and Sophie assassinated
Sarajevo
What country joined triple entente in 1904 & increased nationalism through Europe
Britain
3 main reasons for failed schlieffen plan
- Russian mobilization
- Belgium resistance
- first battle of the Marne
Explanation for Russian entrance into WW1
Protect Slavic people of Serbia
Country A part of the triple alliance, but not of Central Powers
Italy
Britain’s main reason for fighting in world war 1
Agreement to protect Belgium
Why did the stalemate develop on the Western front
Schlieffen plan failed
Why was ottoman empire considered such a valuable ally
It surrounded other countries
Why were foreign controlled colonists willing to participate in world war 1
Wanted civil rights for their involvement
What was significant about the first battle of the Marne
Ended Germany’s thoughts of a quick battle & introduced trench warfare
The Western front
Used a lot of trench warfare
Eastern front
Lacked industrialization
Who is TE Lawrence? What did he accomplish during the war
“Lawrence of Arabia” supported Arab revolt
What are Dardanelles? What is the significance?
Russian supply routes
Quick way to supply goods
What are convoys? Why did the allies use them?
Armored transportation supplies
To protect their ships & supplies
Why did the allies support russia leaving the war after Russian Revolution in 1917?
America would not have joined if Russia didn’t leave
How did war benefit women
Gave them jobs and let them vote
What did Vi Lenin sign to end Russia’s involvement in world war one
Treaty of breast litovsk
What are atrocities
Horrible acts against innocent people
What is it called when countries put all their resources into war effort
Total war
What is it when ideas are spread in order to convince others of an important cause
Propaganda
What is it called when you build up the military during wartime
Militarism
