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Why did Germany expand its empire?
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Germany sought greater global status after unification in 1871 and expanded its empire, intensifying competition with established powers such as Britain and France.
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08 Imperial Rivalries and the First World War Free Online FlashCards
Study 08 Imperial Rivalries and the First World War with 12 free online flashcards. Review key terms, definitions, and concepts with this interactive flashcard deck.
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What was the Triple Entente?
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The Triple Entente described understandings linking France, Russia, and Britain, but these agreements were not all identical formal military alliances.
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Why did Serbia's nationalism alarm Austria-Hungary?
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Serbia sought to unite South Slavs, while Austria-Hungary feared Serbian influence could weaken its multiethnic empire.
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What happened in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914?
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On June 28, 1914, Bosnian Serb nationalist Gavrilo Princip assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo.
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What halted Germany's advance in September 1914?
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The First Battle of the Marne checked Germany's advance through Belgium in September 1914.
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What is a war of attrition?
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A war of attrition aims to exhaust an opponent's soldiers, supplies, and capacity to keep fighting.
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What made the First World War a global conflict?
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Colonial troops and resources, along with fighting in Africa, the Middle East, and at sea, made the conflict global.
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What was one purpose and one limitation of the Somme offensive?
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The Somme offensive was launched partly to relieve pressure on French forces at Verdun, but it failed to achieve the decisive breakthrough its planners sought.
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How did unrestricted submarine warfare affect U.S. entry?
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Germany resumed unrestricted submarine warfare, attacking shipping to weaken Britain; this helped bring the United States into the war in April 1917.
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What ended the fighting in the First World War?
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The Allies' Hundred Days Offensive drove German forces back, and an armistice ended the fighting on November 11, 1918.
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How did Germany's naval expansion affect Britain?
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Germany's naval expansion challenged Britain's maritime dominance and sharpened British fears about its security.
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How did Serbia respond to Austria-Hungary's ultimatum?
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Serbia accepted most demands but rejected some that threatened its sovereignty. Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia on July 28, 1914.