18 Questions
When did WWI begin and end?
1914 - 1918
Which country had the largest empire in the world in 1900?
Britain
Who made a famous speech in Hamburg in 1901 expressing Germany's ambition to become a 'Great Power Nation'?
Kaiser Wilhelm II
In what year was Germany formed as a relatively new country?
1871
What did Germany do when France attempted to colonize Morocco in 1911?
Sent a gunboat to Agadir
What agreement was formed by Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy in 1882?
Triple Alliance
What did the Triple Alliance promise to do if one of the member countries was attacked?
Defend each other
What did Kaiser Wilhelm II express in his speech in Hamburg in 1901?
'A place in the sun'
What concern did Germany's ambition raise for the UK and France?
Potential threat from Germany
What did the Triple Alliance create among other European countries?
Suspicion and concern
What was the main reason for the formation of the Triple Entente?
To encircle the countries in the Triple Alliance
Why did Germany create the Schlieffen Plan?
To deal with the threat posed by the Triple Entente
What led to the naval race between the UK and Germany?
The UK's desire to expand its empire through naval power
What angered many Bosnian people in 1908?
The annexation of Bosnia by Austria-Hungary
What was the Black Hand's main objective?
To assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Why did Austria-Hungary declare war on Serbia?
Because Serbia rejected their ultimatum
What did the German Kaiser Wilhelm promise Austria-Hungary?
'Blank cheque' support for their actions
What prompted the UK to enter World War One?
Germany's invasion of Belgium
Explore the context of World War One, the UK's largest empire in 1900, and the power struggles between the UK, France, and Germany. Learn about the ambitions and rivalries that contributed to the outbreak of the war.
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