HIS242H5 Midterm: HIS242 Midterm Study Notes
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With the rise of nationalism, particularly after 1870, wars were no longer between ruling dynasties; but between entire nations/peoples. After 1871, all great powers except britain adopted the system of universal male military service. The idea that as long as one group could not rise up, there would be peace. Constructed and maintained between the berlin congress in 1878. Established in 1822 as a defense against russia (italy joined in 1881) Both sides will help if one is attacked. Formed in reaction to the triple alliance (but took much longer to form) Based on 3 agreements (last 2 not formal): franco-russian alliance against. Italy switched to this side by 1914. Germany then built a large fleet which made britain feel threatened. Group which assassinated archduke franz ferdinand and his wife in the street. This was a response and challenge to the austrian-hungarians. The kill was celebrated by serbian newspapers. Germany offers a blank cheque of support for whatever action austria-
