History - 1.Outbreak of World War I and its aftermath

How were the European powers divided?

• Triple Alliance: Germany,Austria-Hungary & Italy

• Triple Entente: Britain,France & Russia (BFR)

How did France and Birtain come together?

• The Anglo-Japanese Alliance encouraged France to ally with Britain

• They resolved colonial disputes over Morocco & Egypt.

• Led to the Triple Entente in 1907

What were the types of militant nationalism in Europe?

• England: Jingoism

• France; Chauvinism

• Germany: Kultur

What was Kaiser Wilhelm II’s goal?

He proclaimed Germany would lead the world and expanded the navy.

How did Britain respond to German naval expansion?

It started a naval race, increasing tension between the two powers.

Why did France remain hostile to Germany?

• They were long time rivals.

• Germany opposed Britain-France agreement over Morocco

What impact did Young Turks Revolution of 1908 have?

It let Austria and Russia resume activity in the Balkans.

What action did Austria take after 1908?

• Austria annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina, supported by Germany.

• Russia backed Serbia in response.

How did support from the Germany and Russia affect the Balkans?

It deepened the Austria-Serbia enmity, leading toward war by 1914.

What was the situation in the Balkans under the Ottoman Empire?

• The Empire ruled over many non-Turkish people in the region

• Greece,Serbia,Bulgaria and Montenegro competed for control of Macedonia.

What happened in the First Balkan War?

The Balkan League defeated the Ottoman forces and pushed them out.

What caused the Second Balkan War and how did it end?

• Bulgaria was unhappy with how Macedonia was divided.

• It attacked Serbia and Greece, but lost.

• Treaty of Bucharest was signed in August 1913.

What was the immediate trigger for WWI?

On 28 June 1914,Archduke Francis Ferdinand,heir to Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria-Hungary,was assassinated by Princip,a Bosnian serb.

How did the assassination lead to war?

• Austria used it to target Serbia

• Germany declared war on Russia on 1 August 1914 to support Austria.