History Flashcards
When did WW2 begin
1st september, 1939
Short term causes that led to the outbreak of WW2 (5)
- treaty of versailles
- invasion of poland
- germany acquiring Austria
- japanese expansion
- rise of nazism
Long term causes that led to the outbreak of WW2 (4)
- treaty of versailles
- great depression
- huge war debts
- failure of League of Nations
What were some of the main terms of the treaty of versailles? (5)
- war guilt
- reparations
- limit of germany’s armed forces to 100,000
- league of nations
- germany lost all its overseas colonies
Reasons given for Australia entering WW2 and when
- sept 3rd 1939
- britain were at war so we went as allies
- relied on imports and exports
Australia’s military response to war
- britain is at war then we too are at war
- bit slower than last time as we knew about the destruction so partial hestiancy
- conscription was also introduced so they knew they had to go
When and where was the Bombing of Pearl Harbour?
7 December 1941 at Pearl Harbour
Who and what was the Bombing of Pearl Harbour?
It was a suprise attack from the Japanese Navy Air Service American naval base at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii. They had the intentions to take control of eastern asia and the western pacific.
- lead US to enter WW2 formally
When and where was The Fall of Singapore?
8th - 15th February 1942 in Singapore
Who and what was The Fall of Singapore?
- Took place in the South–East Asian theatre of the Pacific War
- Japanese forces successful invasion of singapore, lending a surrender of British and commonwealth forces
When and where was the Bombing of Darwin?
19 February 1942 in Darwin (10 weeks)
Who and what was the Bombing of Darwin? (significance)
- Japanese air raids on Darwin and northern Australia.
- Highlighted the Japanese expansion on Australia and the fears were coming to reality (threat)
Who made up the Allies?
- Britain
- United States
- France
Who made up the Axis Powers?
- Germany
- Italy
- Japan
What was the ‘All In’ effort’?
Australians were being asked to make personal sacrifices for the war effort
- rations
- grow your own vegetables
- volunteer defence corps
Roles that Australian women could play on the Homefront
- WAAF (Womens Auxiliary Air Force)
- AWAS (Australian Women’s Army Service
- AWLA (Australian Women’s Land Army)
Who were australians 3 main PM’s during WW2
- Robert Menzies
- Ben Chifley
- John Curtain
Who were some key figures around the world at the time from what country?
Germany (Adolf Hilter)
Britain (Winston Churchill)
United States (Harry Truman)
France (Charles De Gaulle)
Sovient Union (Joseph Stalin)
Italy (Benito Mussolino)
Japan (Hirohito and Tojo)
What happened in 1929 and what was it?
The wall street crash which happened during the great depresssion and had a major impact on the world’s economy.
What was the National Security Act and when did it begin?
It was widening of gorvernment powers in 1939
- new laws
- censorship
What was the purpose of progaganda?
- influce people to enlist in war
- tell civilians of enemy countries
Who was Zelda D’aprano and what did she do?
- 1969, chained herself to a rail outside commonwealth parliament
- set up women’s action committee
Who was Charles Perkins and what did he do?
- 1965, organised the freedom ride
- lead 30 university students on a bus tour around NSW
Who was Vincent Lingiari and what did he do?
- led the walk off with 200 gurindji people
- in 1966
Who was Faith Bandler and what did she do?
- civil rights activist and campaigner
- co-founded the Aboriginal Australian Fellowship in 1956
- best know for advocation for the ‘YES’ vote
Methods of Women’s Protest
- marching
- rallies
- riots
- sit ins
What was the policy of assimilation?
all persons of Aboriginal descent will choose to attain a similar manner of living to that of other Australians and live as members of a single community
When was the contraceptive pill introduced and what did it do?
Introduced in 1961 and gave freedom to women about their bodies.
When did women get the right to vote?
1902
What were another wave of feminism?
Bar room suffragettes in 1965 when they chained themselves to the front bar, demanding a drink as they were frustrated with the liquor laws.
