History - Form 4 Pre-Q

What was Britain’s first modern battle ship called?

H.M.S Dreadnought

Why was Britain’s first modern battle ship revolutionary?

Because it had armour plating, better gun turrets and greater speeds

Who responded to Britain’s new battle ship and what did they do?

Germany. They responded by announcing she was going to build 12 more Nassau ships.

What was the cause for WWI?

Militarism, Alliance, Imperialism, Nationalism

Who was shot which lead to the first world war?

Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Which battle happened between 5 - 12 of September 1914?

The first Battle of the Marne

Which battle happened in September to October 1914?

The race to the sea / First Battle of Ypres

When was the wall street crash?

Oct 1929

When did Japan invade Manchuria?

Sep 1931

When did Hitler become the chancellor of Germany

Jan 1933

When did Italy invade Abyssinia

Oct 1935 - May 1936

When did Hitler announce rearmament?

March 1935

When did Anschluss with Austria happen?

March 1938

Who was missing from The League of Nations?

The United States

How did the wall street crash affect the rest of the world?

The crash led to a severe economic downturn worldwide, triggering bank failures and a decline in international trade. Countries faced increased unemployment and poverty levels, while many governments struggled to respond effectively. This event contributed to the Great Depression, influencing global political stability and leading to the rise of extremist movements in various nations.

When was the remilitarization of Rhineland?

March 1936

How did Hitler managed Anschluss with Austria?

He threatened Austrian chancellor Kurt von Schuschnigg that if he doesn’t step down he would invade Austria.

When was the Spanish civil war?

July 1936

Which land did Germany want that is from Czechoslovakia?

Sudetenland

When did America join WWI?

1917

What is the treaty that gives some guarantee over the border security between France Belgium and Germany?

The Locarno agreements, 1925

When was the occupation of the Ruhr?

Jan 1923