When did the Triple Alliance/ Central Power form
1882
When did the triple entente form (1)
1907
Name some of AH different ethnic groups (4)
- germans
- Czechs
- Slovaks
- Serbs
They had different coustoms and languages
Discuss AH different desires for independence (3)
- North: Czech independence
- South-West: Slaves ( particularly Croats) wanted own state
- South: Serbs wanted to join serbia
What problems did AH have in 1914 (3)
- Had to keep their empire together
- Serbias growth was getting too strong
- Russia supported Serbia
Discuss Italy (4)
- it was a collection if smaller states
- in 1914 they had internal issues but wanted to move outward (colonialsm)
- they were the weakest of the Triple Alliance and were mistrusted
Why is the Triple Entente a weird combination?(4)
- Britains empire got so big it started declining
- They wanted to take over frace
- Russia was Britains allie
- tge 3 historically didn’t like eachother
Discuss Britains “splendid isolation” (1)
They were focused on colonialism
France and Britain put their differences aside and got an agreement in 190, what did they get out of this? (1)
- they reached an agreement on their N African colonies and split them 50/50
In 1904 Russia lost a war to Japan, how did this effect the country (3)
- Nocolas Teas made many bad decisions
- The defeat caused an suppressed revolt agains his thrown in the country
- joined for his safety so that they can work on their internal issues
What was Britains concerns about Germany (4)
- thier industry was increacing, making better and more weapons
- their navy increaced which made them scared for war
- german colonies stood in the way of Britains Africa colonies and railway
- They were getting aggressive for Prussia
Why was their tension between Britain amd Russia? (2)
Britain took a principality Prussia (Bismarck) and since bri was in a higher position of power Germany couldn’t argue
- in 1870-1890
What principality did Germany take from france? (1)
Alsance-Lorraine in 1870 for protection
When did the different countries join the Triple Entente (2)
France 1904
Russia 1907
When did Germany take Alsace-Lordaine (2)
1870
- It made Germany stronger
What was Frances 2 concerns about Germany (2)
- the recovery of Alsance-Lorraine
- protection against them
Discuss Russia (3)
- they were largest but most underdeveloped
- they had a good agriculture due to French loaning them money
- They had Tension with AH because they supported Slavia
Discuss the Arms race between the British and German NAvy (3)
- after Bri defeated the spanish and French navy they were the strongest up until 1904
- Geemany then started to catch up
- since short range shooting rarely happened they loaded more big guns
What is the HMS Dreadnought (2)
A large steel ship with 10 12” guns and was the most superior at the time in 1906
What was the Triple Alliance’s plan (
- The Schlieffen Plan was to send little amounts of men to Russia and a bunch to France
- Defeat france and turn around to fight Russia
- AH needed Germanys support and didn’t have anything else so the agreed
