When Austria-Hungary gave Serbia an ultimatum to accept the ruling or Austria Hungary would declare war
Which countries belonged to the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy
How did naval rivalry contribute to WWI?
The competition to build more battleships contributed to the tension between Britain and Germany
Why did Britain need allies?
To protect its empire
What were Austria-Hungary's plans that Germany supported?
To take more land from the balkans and expand the territory.
Why it was convinient for Italy to join the Triple Alliance?
Because it was very weak and backward and its allies were strong.
How did Germany (or Bismark) believe that all conflicts should be solved?
With military strenght or power, by "blood and iron".
How did the Kaiser feel about French and British colonial possessions?
He was jealous
What happened after the battleship Dreadnought was created?
Germany (the Kaiser) order the shipyards to build another one like it.
How did Britain ally to Russia?
Britain decided to become friends with Russia after it saw that Russia was not a threaten to the empire when Russia lost a war against Japan
Why was the Austria'Hungary Empire so difficult to rule?
Because the empire was made up of different peoples with different customs and language. and
Why did Austria-Hungary decide to take Bosnia?
To stop Bosnian expansion to the west (Serbia)
What annoyed Austria-Hungary?
That Serbia enlarged its territories
What was Italy looking for?
It was looking for more territories to colonise.
How did Russia change after its alliance with France?
France gave them money to put a new industry in Russia
How did the Kaiser test the strength of their enemies' alliance?
He supported Britan and France's enemies during colonial possessions, specially in Morocco
Who did the Balkan states have a link with?
Russia
Why was Britain considered the "workshop of the world"?
Because its industrial goods were traded all over the world.
Why did Germany play a leading role at the beginning of the 20th C?
Because Germany's industry and well-equipped army were a success.
Which countries belonged to the The Triple Entente?
France, Russia and Britain
Why would Britain not need to ally to any country during the 19thC?
Because Britain was powerful. During the 19th C it had the strongest economy .
What was France's concern?
To take revenge on Germany after they were defeated in the Franco-Prussian war
What happened in Morocco?
Germany offered help to the Sultan of Morocco when Britain and France were trying to take control of it.Britain &France stuck together and Germany backed down
How can you describe Russia before its alliance with France?
It was the largest country in territory and population, but it had made little progress in industry
Which country created the battleship called Dreadnought?
Britain
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