The Great War

Flashcards about the causes, alliances, and early battles of World War I.

Who was assassinated in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914?

The heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary.

What organization did Gavrilo Príncipe belong to?

La Mano Negra (The Black Hand).

What were the two main alliances in Europe in 1914?

The Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente.

Which countries formed the nucleus of the Triple Alliance?

Germany and Austria-Hungary.

Which country joined the Triple Alliance in 1882 but later switched sides?

Italy.

Which countries primarily formed the Triple Entente?

France, Russia, and the United Kingdom.

What was the name of the agreement between France and Russia formed in 1892?

Franco-Russian alliance.

What was the name of the agreement between France and Great Britain formed in 1904?

Entente Cordiale.

Which countries joined the Entente powers later in the war?

Japan and the United States.

Name four key factors that historians agree contributed to the start of World War I.

Nationalism, militarism, imperialism, and the alliance system.

What is 'the armed peace'?

An arms race and heightened military readiness among nations.

Which country sought to compete with England economically and militarily?

Germany.

Which empire was concerned with maintaining its influence in the Balkans?

The Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Name two locations of international crises that preceded World War I.

Morocco and the Balkans.

When did Austria-Hungary declare war on Serbia?

July 28, 1914.

Name the two primary fronts during World War I.

Western Europe and Eastern Europe.

What was the Schlieffen Plan?

Germany's initial war plan to attack France through Belgium.

At which battle were the Germans defeated near Paris, halting their initial advance?

The Battle of the Marne.

What new weapon was introduced by Germany during the war?

Chlorine gas.

What treaty did Russia sign to exit World War I?

The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk.