1. BTRCC HISTORY GCSE Knowledge organiser Unit 5.1 Causes of WW1
Timeline
1882
After defeating France in Franco Prussian War, Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy form the defensive ‘Triple Alliance’. Division of Europe begins.
1892
In response to isolation created by the above, France and Russia create defensive agreement. Germany feels ‘encircled’
1904
In response to German naval policy, GB signs the Entente Cordiale’ (friendly agreement) with France.
1906
Naval race between G and GB begins
1907
After 1st Moroccan Crisis – GB and Russia sign an entente. Fuels fear of encirclement
1914
28 June Assassination of Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand inaugurates WW1
Movers and Shakers
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Heir to Austro-Hungarian empire
Edward VII
King of Britain
Emperor Franz Josef
Emperor of Austria-Hungary
Gavrilo Princip
Bosnian Serb and member of Black Hand.
George V
King of Britain
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Emperor of Germany
Tsar Nicholas II
Emperor of Russia
Timeline
1882
After defeating France in Franco Prussian War, Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy form the defensive ‘Triple Alliance’. Division of Europe begins.
1892
In response to isolation created by the above, France and Russia create defensive agreement. Germany feels ‘encircled’
1904
In response to German naval policy, GB signs the Entente Cordiale’ (friendly agreement) with France.
1906
Naval race between G and GB begins
1907
After 1st Moroccan Crisis – GB and Russia sign an entente. Fuels fear of encirclement
1914
28 June Assassination of Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand inaugurates WW1
Movers and Shakers
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Heir to Austro-Hungarian empire
Edward VII
King of Britain
Emperor Franz Josef
Emperor of Austria-Hungary
Gavrilo Princip
Bosnian Serb and member of Black Hand.
George V
King of Britain
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Emperor of Germany
Tsar Nicholas II
Emperor of Russia
Key terms and words
Alliance
A union formed for mutual benefit between countries, especially defensive
Balkans
Area of South East Europe
Dreadnought
New class of warship that altered how naval strength is measured
Mobilise
To organise troops ready for war
Ottoman Empire
Turkish Empire which included SE Europe
Pan Slavism
A movement in SE Europe to unite all Slavic peoples
Schlieffen Plan
G war plan to overcome scenario of fighting a war on two fronts
‘Splendid Isolation’
GB foreign policy through 19thC.Trying not to get involved in Europe, instead focusing on her empire.
Suez Canal
Ship canal in Egypt which provides short cut to GB and F empires
Ultimatum
Final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation
Weltpolitik
Kaiser Wilhelm’s (G’s) foreign policy to acquire more colonies and develop a huge navy.
Key terms and words
Alliance
A union formed for mutual benefit between countries, especially defensive
Balkans
Area of South East Europe
Dreadnought
New class of warship that altered how naval strength is measured
Mobilise
To organise troops ready for war
Ottoman Empire
Turkish Empire which included SE Europe
Pan Slavism
A movement in SE Europe to unite all Slavic peoples
Schlieffen Plan
G war plan to overcome scenario of fighting a war on two fronts
‘Splendid Isolation’
GB foreign policy through 19thC.Trying not to get involved in Europe, instead focusing on her empire.
Suez Canal
Ship canal in Egypt which provides short cut to GB and F empires
Ultimatum
Final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation
Weltpolitik
Kaiser Wilhelm’s (G’s) foreign policy to acquire more colonies and develop a huge navy.
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