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Unit 9.1 WORLD WAR I flashcards-.-
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- 1What happened in 1882?A defensive alliance was formed by Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy.
- 2What was this alliance known as?This alliance came to be known as the Triple Alliance.
- 3Why was this alliance formed?This alliance was formed because Germany sought new allies as it feared that France would attack Germany in retaliation for France's defeat by Germany in the Franco-Prussian War of 1871.
- 4What happened in 1894?France sought its own ally and formed the Dual Entente with Russia
- 5What is the Entente Cordiale?By the beginning of 1900, Britain began to engage more with Europe, and in 1904 signed a treaty with France called the Entente Cordiale.
- 6What was the Triple Entente?In 1907, a new alliance between France, Britain and Russia was signed creating the Triple Entente.
- 7What was a major consequence of the alliance system?A major consequence of the alliance system was an increasing demand for more money to be spent on armaments.
- 8What eventually happened to the nations of Europe?The nations of Europe became increasingly distrustful of each other in the early years of the 20th century.
- 9What happened with Germany during the 20th century?Germany wanted to expand its influence by developing its own colonies and challenged the right of France to exert influence over non-European peoples in Morocco.
- 10What happened in 1911?There were two incidents involving Germany and France over Morocco and Germany was forced to back down by Britain and France on both occasions.
- 11Who controlled the Balkans?The Ottoman Turks controlled this area for over 400 years.
- 12What happened as the Ottoman Empire began to unravel?Austria-Hungary annexed the Balkan states of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- 13What did that move lead to?This move annoyed other European nations and Serbia, which had wanted to expand its influence in these states.
- 14What did the wars in the Balkans lead to?The wars in the Balkans led to a conference in London attended by the great European powers, with the aim of preventing more war.
- 15Why were the tensions in Europe still growing in 1914?Tensions is Europe were still growing in 1914 when the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne made a visit to Sarajevo in Bosnia.
- 16Who was the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary?Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
- 17What happened to Archduke and his wife?They were attacked while they were on their way to the hospital to visit those injured in the first attempt and were both killed.
- 18Who was responsible for this attack?The attacker was Gavrila Principe, a member of a Serbian organisation called the Black Hand.
- 19What is an alliance?An alliance is an agreement between nations to supports and protect each other.
- 20What does assassination mean?Assassination is a a murder of a public figure.
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