History Origins of WW1- Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Questions and Correct Answers the Latest Update
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Module
History
Institution
History
Members of the Triple Entente
Britain, France, Russia
Members of the Triple Alliance
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
Imperial Rivalry
Rivalry between nations to have more territories overseas.
A Place in the Sun
Kaiser Wilhelm II's term for his desire to expand German power by gaining an...
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✓ Russia wanted to expand their power in Europe and take over the Balkans
Nationalism
✓ pride in one's country
Ecomonic Rivalry
✓ Tensions caused by the wealth and industry of countries
Britain vs. Germany economic rivalry
✓ Britain industrialised first so had control of the market. Germany improved on British
manufacturing so produced more good faster than Britain so was now a bigger economic
power.
France vs. Germany economic rivalry
✓ France lost Alsace-Lorraine to Germany so had to import coal. This was costly so France
explored mining in Morocco. Germany was afraid France wanted to make Morocco their
colony.
Russia vs. Germany + Austria-Hungary economic rivalry
✓ Russia wanted to build a railway into the Balkans. A railway would allow Russian-made
goods to be transported more easily, which made A-H feel threatened
Military Rivalry
✓ Tension over the number of and technology of weapons
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