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World War 1

World War 1. The Development of two Armed Camps (1890-1914). The Alliance System. By 1914 the Great Powers had formed into two groups This created two opposing rival alliances in Europe. Glossary - Alliance

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World War 1

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  1. World War 1 The Development of two Armed Camps (1890-1914)

  2. The Alliance System • By 1914 the Great Powers had formed into two groups • This created two opposing rival alliances in Europe Glossary - Alliance A commitment to provide military support for the other members of the alliance (allies)

  3. In 1914 the two alliances were • The Triple Entente • France • Russia • Great Britain • The Triple Alliance • Germany • Austria-Hungary • Italy

  4. Why Countries joined the Triple Alliance? German and Austria- Hungary forms an Alliance in 1879, Creating the Dual – alliance Austria and Russia Are rivals over the Balkans Austria requires an ally against Russia Why? Germany fears an attack From France and Russia Italy joins Germany And Austria-Hungary In 1882. Creating The Triple Alliance

  5. Why Countries joined the Triple Entente Franco-Russian alliance 1894 Why? France wants revenge after 1871 Franco-Prussian War France and Russia fear an attack by the Triple Alliance

  6. Why Countries joined the Triple Entente Splendid Isolation Until the 1890’s Britain didn’t want to enter into an alliance with other European Powers. Britain believed that her navy and Empire was enough protection After the Boer War Britain didn’t want to enter into further conflict over Colonies. In 1904 Britain and France agreed not quarrel over colonies, creating: The Entente Cordiale 1904

  7. Why Countries joined the Triple Entente The Anglo-Russian Entente 1907 • Britain also settled it’s colonial differences with Russia. • Thus creating • The Triple entente Glossary: Entente – a friendly understanding. Not a commitment to go to war

  8. Armed Camps As tensions increased in Europe each side increased spending on their armed forces Conscript armies appeared in Germany and France Military timetables were drawn up Source from: International Cooperation and Conflict 1890s-1920s, Elizabeth Trueland

  9. The Two Armed Camps Triple Alliance Triple Entente Annual spending on Arms (£M)

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