Alliances and the Balance of Power (HSC SSCE Modern History): Quizzes
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How many Great Powers controlled European and global affairs by 1900?
How many Great Powers controlled European and global affairs by 1900?
Six
What did the Concert of Europe prioritise over equality and justice?
What did the Concert of Europe prioritise over equality and justice?
Order, stability & suppressing revolts
Which countries intervened when Russia attacked Turkey in the Crimean War (1853-1856)?
Which countries intervened when Russia attacked Turkey in the Crimean War (1853-1856)?
Britain & France
In what year was the Dual Alliance between Germany and Austria-Hungary formed?
In what year was the Dual Alliance between Germany and Austria-Hungary formed?
1879
What prompted Italy to join the Dual Alliance in 1882?
What prompted Italy to join the Dual Alliance in 1882?
Rivalry with France after it seized Tunisia
What was the French motivation for seeking alliance with Russia called?
What was the French motivation for seeking alliance with Russia called?
Revanche
What did Italy's secret 1902 agreement with France stipulate?
What did Italy's secret 1902 agreement with France stipulate?
Italy would remain neutral in certain wars
Under the 1912 Anglo-French Naval Convention, where would France concentrate its naval forces?
Under the 1912 Anglo-French Naval Convention, where would France concentrate its naval forces?
Mediterranean
What did effective balance of power diplomacy require to work?
What did effective balance of power diplomacy require to work?
Wise statesmanship & honest diplomacy
What did Europe's success in resolving crises before 1912 paradoxically create?
What did Europe's success in resolving crises before 1912 paradoxically create?
Dangerous complacency in summer 1914