WW1 Flashcards
What does the term militarism mean?
The term militarism means that the army and military forces are given a high profile by the government
What does the term alliance mean?
The term alliance means a agreement between two or more countries to give each other help if needed
Who was Germany bound to in WW1?
Germany was bound to Italy and Austria Hungary.
Who was Russia bound to in WW1?
Russia was bound to France and England in WW1.
What does the term imperialism mean?
The term imperialism means a policy of extending a countries power and influence through colonisation use of military force or other means.
How far did the trenches measure?
The trenches measured 370 miles.
How much did the trenches move east or west in WW1?
The trenches moved no more than 10 miles east or west in WW1
What were the trenches called?
The trenches were called the western front
What was the trigger of WW1?
Archduke Franz’s assassination was the trigger of WW1
What date was Franz assassinated?
28th of June 1914
Who was Franz’s killer
Franz’s killer was Gabriel Princips
How were the trenches linked up?
The trenches were linked up by communication trenches
On what front did the Germans and Russians dig trenches?
The Germans and Russians dug trenches on the eastern front.
What was the are being fought over called?
The area being fought over was called no mans land.
How far away could the trenches be from each other?
The trenches could be 20m or 300m away from each other.
