Entente Cordiale and Anglo-Russian Entente Flashcards

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What was the Entente Cordiale?

The Entente Cordiale was a set of agreements made in 1904 between Britain and France to improve their relationship and end old disputes.

Which two main areas of colonial rivalry did the Entente Cordiale settle?

The Entente Cordiale settled disputes over Egypt, which Britain controlled, and Morocco, where France had special interests.

Did the Entente Cordiale make Britain and France formal military allies?

No, it was not a full military alliance. It was an understanding that reduced tension and made co-operation more likely.

Why did Britain move away from 'splendid isolation' and sign the Entente Cordiale?

Britain felt more threatened by Germany’s growing power and navy, so it wanted better relations with France instead of staying isolated.

How did the Entente Cordiale affect Germany’s view of Britain and France?

Germany felt more suspicious and worried because Britain and France now seemed more united against it.

What was the Anglo-Russian Entente?

The Anglo-Russian Entente was a 1907 agreement between Britain and Russia to settle their rivalries in Asia and improve relations.

Why was Russia more willing to reach an agreement with Britain by 1907?

Russia had been weakened by defeat in the Russo-Japanese War and by unrest at home, so it wanted to avoid more conflicts and focus on recovery.

What did the Anglo-Russian Entente decide about Persia (Iran), Afghanistan and Tibet?

It divided Persia into Russian, British and neutral zones of influence, confirmed Afghanistan as under British influence, and agreed that neither side would control Tibet.

How did fear of Germany help bring about the Anglo-Russian Entente?

Both Britain and Russia worried about Germany’s growing strength, so they settled their own disputes to face this common threat more easily.

How did the Entente Cordiale and Anglo-Russian Entente lead to the Triple Entente?

France already had an alliance with Russia. When France made the Entente Cordiale with Britain and Britain later signed the Anglo-Russian Entente, the three powers formed the Triple Entente.

How did the Entente Cordiale and Anglo-Russian Entente increase tension in Europe before 1914?

They helped create the Triple Entente, so Germany and Austria-Hungary felt surrounded and more suspicious, which increased the risk of war.

What was the main difference between an 'entente' and a formal alliance in this period?

An entente was a friendly understanding to co-operate, while a formal alliance was a clear promise to give military help in war.

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