What name was given to the alliance between Germany and its First World War partners in Austria Turkey and Bulgaria?
Entente Powers
What did the central powers call themselves?
The Central Powers were also known as the Quadruple Alliance. The name “Central Powers” comes from the location of the main countries in the alliance. They were centrally located in Europe between Russia to the east and France and Britain to the west.
What are the names of the two alliances that were formed in WWI?
By 1914, Europe’s six major powers were split into two alliances that would form the warring sides in World War I. Britain, France, and Russia formed the Triple Entente, while Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy joined in the Triple Alliance.
Why did Germany support Austria?
Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany pledges his country’s unconditional support Austria-Hungary. This meant that the country would support Austro-Hungary in every way in its dispute with Serbia. Austro-Hungary wanted to teach Serbia a lesson and also to further its strategic goals in the Balkans.
Why did Bismarck want to isolate France?
The main aims of Bismarck’s foreign policy were based around the need to keep France isolated and prevent this from happening. To achieve this aim he needed to keep on good terms with both Austria and Russia. This would prevent a two-front war in the future.
What was Bismarck’s goal in declaring Germany satisfied?
Bismarck reassured all of Europe that Germany was not a growing power to be threatened by when he declared Germany as a “satisfied” power, meaning that it was satisfied with its existing borders and had no further territorial ambitions in Europe.
Who dismissed Bismarck from his duties?
Dismissal of Bismarck Bismarck resigned at Wilhelm II’s insistence in 1890, at the age of 75, to be succeeded as Chancellor of Germany and Minister-President of Prussia by Leo von Caprivi, who in turn was replaced by Chlodwig, Prince of Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst, in 1894.
Why was it such a major mistake by Wilhelm to let Germany’s treaty with Russia lapse?
7) Why was it such a major mistake by Wilhelm to let Germany’s treaty with Russia lapse? It allowed Russia to form an alliance with France.
What is it called when material is spread to advance a cause or to damage an opponent’s cause?
Propaganda. Information or material spread to advance a cause or to damage an opponent’s cause. Total War. A conflict in which the participating countries devote all their resources to the war effort.
What geographic disadvantage did Germany and Austria-Hungary face in fighting the war?
Modern World History Chapter 13 Section 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What geographic disadvantage did Germany and Austria-Hungary face in fighting the war? | sandwiched between the enemy Allied countries. |
| What stretched nearly 500 miles from the North Sea to the Swiss border and was a “terrain of death”? | The Western Front |
Why did Italy not support Germany?
Italy refused to support its ally Germany (as well as Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire) at the outbreak of World War I, because they believed that the Triple Alliance was meant to be defensive in nature.
Which side was Italy on in ww2?
Axis side