WW1 Flashcards- the alliance system

How many soldiers in Britains army and how many warships?

240,000 men and 122 warships

Why did Britain want to be in the Entente powers?

It wanted more power back in Europe after splendid isolation

It was scared of Germanys growing power

How many soldiers and warships did France have?

1,800,000 soldiers

46 warships

Why did France want to be in the Entente powers

It wanted Alsace-Lorraine back after they lost it in 1870 to Germany

It stopped colonial disputes with Britain

How many soldiers and warships did Russia have?

3,400,000 soldiers

26 warships

What was the Franco-Russian alliance?

Defensive alliance

Why was the Franco-Russian alliance first created?

Russia backed France at the Algeciras conference in 1906 against Germany

3 Facts about the Franco-Russian alliance

• Meant Germany had to fight a war on two fronts

• Was created in a united hatred for Germany

• Was very cautious

Who were in the Triple alliance?

Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy

How many Soldiers and warships did Germany have

2,200,000 men and 85 warships

Why did Germany join the triple alliance?

It was concerned about being encircled

Was growing fast and wanted support from other countries

How many men and warships did Austria-Hungary have?

1,338,000 men

24 warships

Why was there internal conflict in Austria-Hungary?

Lots of different ethnic groups

How many soldiers and warships did Italy have?

75,000 men

36 warships

Why did Italy join the triple alliance?

It was a young and weak country

Wanted an empire

What type of alliance was the triple alliance?

Military alliance

Give two reasons the triple alliance was created

• It prevented Austria-Hungary and Germany competition as they both wanted lots of powers

• Created a blockade around Germany to prevent it being encircled