Anglo-German Rivalry
In 1914, what was the major cause of tension between Germany and Britain?
Naval rivalry
When was the second naval law passed in Germany?
1900
What was the German Second Naval Law?
It is the doubling of German battleship fleet by 1916 including the building of 41 battleships & 60 cruisers.
By 1914 which country was in the lead in building dreadnoughts and by how much?
Britain was. in the lead with 29 dreadnoughts compared to Germany's 17
What happened in 1906 in Britain?
Britain increased its navy by building a new battleship called HMS Dreadnought.
What is the meaning of Arms race?
A competition between nations for superiority in the development and accumulation of weapons.
Why did Britain feel threatened by Germany? Give 2 reasons?
1. Germany did not have a huge empire but yet it was increasing its Navy
2. Germany had a strong Naval power & land power.
During which period had the Europeon countries more than doubled the spending on their armies?
1900-1914
What is conscription?
It is the compulsory enrollment of persons especially for military service