War (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Flashcards
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What years did the First World War take place?
What years did the First World War take place?
The First World War lasted from 1914 to 1918.
Which countries were in the Central Powers?
Which countries were in the Central Powers?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and Ottoman Empire.
What was the purpose of military alliances?
What was the purpose of military alliances?
To collaborate for achieving common goals among countries.
Where did European militarism originate?
Where did European militarism originate?
Militarism originated from the northern German kingdom of Prussia.
What concept drove Slavic nationalism in the Balkans?
What concept drove Slavic nationalism in the Balkans?
Pan-Slavism advocated Slavic independence in Eastern Europe.
How did imperialism contribute to WWI?
How did imperialism contribute to WWI?
Imperial conflicts escalated tensions among European powers.
What was the Derby Scheme?
What was the Derby Scheme?
An experiment to assess need for military conscription in WWI.
What did DORA allow the British government to do?
What did DORA allow the British government to do?
Pass war-related laws without parliamentary voting.
What kind of propaganda encourage men to enlist?
What kind of propaganda encourage men to enlist?
Recruitment posters and patriotic pressure from society.
What was the outcome of conscription in WWI?
What was the outcome of conscription in WWI?
About 2.5 million men were conscripted in the army.