32 Questions
What were the three major powers of Britain in 1900?
Strongest economic power, Strongest naval power, Strongest colonial power
What were the reasons for Russia's ambition to expand into the Balkan Peninsula?
- Wanted to become the leader of Slavs, 2. Wanted an ice-free port
What were the two major alliances before WWI?
The Triple Alliance (1882) : Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy, The Triple Entente (1907) : France, Britain, Russia
What was the purpose of the Three Emperors' League proposed by Otto von Bismarck in 1873?
To isolate France
What caused countries to be less willing to settle disputes through peaceful means?
The alliance system
What is one reason the local war could easily be developed into a world war?
Countries were less willing to settle disputes through peaceful means
What was Germany's goal in adopting the world policy under Wilhelm II?
Germany wanted to develop itself into a world power.
How did Britain respond to Germany's naval building program?
Britain formed an alliance with France and Russia, built more battleships, and invented Dreadnought in 1906.
How did the naval race contribute to the cause of the First World War?
The naval race increased tension between Britain and Germany and led to colonial rivalries.
What led to the competition for colonies among European powers?
By the late 19th century, most African/Asian countries were controlled by European powers, leading to the need for competition for colonies.
How did colonial rivalries contribute to the cause of WWI?
European countries competing for the same colonies increased tensions and led to conflicts, as seen in the Moroccan crises.
What were the characteristics of Extreme Nationalism?
Emphasis on national glory and support for foreign expansion.
Provide examples of extreme nationalism exhibited by France, Germany, and Russia.
France desired revenge for the defeat in the Franco-Prussian war, Germany promoted the supremacy and glory of Germany, and Russia aimed to unite all Slavs in Europe.
What was the significance of the First Moroccan Crisis (1905-06)?
The crisis involved France attempting to take control over Morocco, countered by Germany's declaration that Morocco should remain independent.
What occurred during the Second Moroccan Crisis (1911)?
France sent troops into Morocco to suppress a revolt, which was protested by Germany sending a gunboat ('the Panther') to Morocco.
What were the outcomes of the Second Moroccan Crisis?
Morocco became a protectorate of France, and part of French Congo was given to Germany in return.
Germany was unified in ______ after defeating France
1871
The Triple Alliance (1882) included Germany, Austria-Hungary, and ______
Italy
The Triple Entente (1907) consisted of France, Britain, and ______
Russia
The Three Emperors' League proposed by Otto von Bismarck included Germany, Austria-Hungary, and ______
Russia
A local war could easily be developed into a world war due to countries being less willing to settle disputes through peaceful means. This is an example of the ______ system causing the First World War.
alliance
Italy was unified in ______ Weak economic and military power Conflict with France in Africa
1871
Germany started a naval building programme under Wilhelm II to develop itself into a world power. This resulted in tension between Germany and Britain because Britain wanted to maintain their naval ________.
supremacy
In order to maintain their naval ________, Britain formed an alliance with France and Russia.
supremacy
Britain decided to built more battleships in response to Germany's naval building programme to maintain their naval ________.
supremacy
In 1906, Britain invented ________ to maintain their naval supremacy.
Dreadnought
The naval race between Germany and Britain increased tension between the two countries, leading to a competition for ________.
colonies
European countries competing for the same ________ increased tensions and led to conflicts.
colony
Extreme Nationalism emphasized national glory and supported foreign ________.
expansion
France exhibited extreme nationalism by desiring revenge on Germany because of the defeat in the Franco-Prussian ________.
war
Germany exhibited extreme nationalism through Pan-Germanism, which aimed to promote the supremacy and glory of ________.
Germany
Russia exhibited extreme nationalism through Pan-Slavism, which aimed to unite all slavs in Europe and make European countries more ________.
ambitious
Test your knowledge about the major European powers in 1900, including Britain, Germany, France, Austria-Hungary, and Russia. Learn about their economic, military, and colonial strengths and ambitions.
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