history

Question 1

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Answer 1

Date: June 28, 1914
Event: Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary is assassinated by Serbian rebels in Bosnia.
Significance: This event is often cited as the spark that ignited World War I.

Question 2

Austria-Hungary’s Ultimatum to Serbia

Answer 2

Date: July 23, 1914
Event: Austria-Hungary presents Serbia with ten demands.
Significance: This ultimatum escalates tensions between the two nations.

Question 3

Serbia’s Response

Answer 3

Date: July 25, 1914
Event: Serbia agrees to nine out of ten demands from Austria-Hungary.
Significance: Serbia’s response is seen as conciliatory but still fails to satisfy Austria-Hungary.

Question 4

Declaration of War

Answer 4

Date: July 28, 1914
Event: Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia.
Significance: This marks the official start of World War I.

Question 5

Russia’s Support for Serbia

Answer 5

Date: July 29, 1914
Event: Russia promises unconditional support to Serbia.
Significance: This commitment draws Russia into the conflict.

Question 6

Germany Declares War on Russia

Answer 6

Date: August 1, 1914
Event: Germany declares war on Russia.
Significance: The conflict broadens as alliances begin to activate.

Question 7

Germany Declares War on France

Answer 7

Date: August 3, 1914
Event: Germany declares war on France and invades Belgium.
Significance: The invasion of Belgium violates its neutrality.

Question 8

Britain Declares War on Germany

Answer 8

Date: August 4, 1914
Event: Britain declares war on Germany.
Significance: Britain’s entry into the war is prompted by the violation of Belgium’s neutrality.

Question 9

Austria-Hungary Declares War on Russia

Answer 9

Date: August 6, 1914
Event: Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia.
Significance: The war continues to escalate as more nations become involved.

Question 10

Japan Declares War on Germany

Answer 10

Date: August 23, 1914
Event: Japan declares war on Germany as an ally of Britain.
Significance: Japan’s entry expands the conflict into Asia.

Question 11

The Ottoman Empire Enters the War

Answer 11

Date: October 19, 1914
Event: The Ottoman Empire (Turkey) enters the war on the side of Germany.
Significance: The war now involves the Central Powers in the Middle East.

Question 12

Italy Switches Sides

Answer 12

Date: May 23, 1915
Event: Italy switches sides from the Triple Alliance to the Triple Entente.
Significance: Italy’s entry strengthens the Allied Powers against the Central Powers.

Question 13

End of the War

Answer 13

Date: November 11, 1918
Event: The war ends.
Significance: The conclusion of World War I leads to significant geopolitical changes.

Question 14

Industrial Revolution

Answer 14

Definition: The process of change from an agrarian and handicraft economy to one dominated by industry and machine manufacturing.
Centered on energy conversion.
Population growth led to deforestation for housing and fuel.
1760 – 1840

Question 15

Coal and Mining Challenges

Answer 15

Coal became the primary energy source.
Mining faced difficulties in waterlogged areas.

Question 16

The Steam Engine

Answer 16

Invented around 1700, a key innovation.
Revolutionized various industries, especially textiles
invented by Thomas Newcomen.

Question 17

Transportation Innovations

Answer 17

1825: First steam-powered locomotive transported coal 20 km.
1830: First commercial railway (Liverpool to Manchester).

Question 18

Internal Combustion Engine

Answer 18

Transformed transport and politics through petroleum.
Shifted the dynamics of mobility and commerce.

Question 19

Impact on Agriculture

Answer 19

Mechanization led to the Second Agricultural Revolution.
Improved efficiency with machines like tractors.

Question 20

Positive Transport Effects

Answer 20

Railways and steamships reduced travel time and costs.
Enhanced trade and movement of goods and people.

Question 21

Urbanization and Economic Growth

Answer 21

Migration to cities created dynamic labor forces.
Economic growth fostered vibrant urban cultures.

Question 22

Job Creation

Answer 22

Rise of factories led to diverse job opportunities.
Growth of the middle class due to increased wages.

Question 23

Infrastructure Expansion

Answer 23

Investment in roads and bridges improved efficiency.
More homes were built for the population moving the major cities

Question 24

Advancements in Health

Answer 24

Medical knowledge improved with vaccines and anesthesia.
Public health campaigns raised awareness about disease prevention.

Question 25

Environmental Degradation and acts

Answer 25

Rapid industrialization led to pollution.
Industrial waste contaminated rivers.great london smog in 1952 highlighted the need for change
clean air act 1965 aimed to move machines out of the city

Question 26

Overcrowding Issues

Answer 26

Urban migration caused overcrowded living conditions.
Increased rates of poverty and crime.

Question 27

Exploitative Labor Conditions

Answer 27

long working horus 12-16 hours with low wages with child labour common in factories.

Question 28

Unsanitary Living Conditions

Answer 28

Rapid urbanization outpaced infrastructure development.
Resulted in unstable housing and poor sanitation.

Question 29

Spread of Diseases

Answer 29

Overcrowded conditions facilitated cholera and tuberculosis outbreaks.
Unsafe factory conditions led to accidents and health issues.

Question 30

Workers rights

Answer 30

Early unions formed in response to exploitation.
The Combination Act (1800) prohibited workers from uniting.

Question 31

Luddites and Protests and workers acts

Answer 31

Sabotaged factories to protest against poor conditions.
Led to gradual improvements in working conditions.
illefal trade unionism gaien traction in 1820
factory act 1833 prohibited night working and children under the age of 8 to work
parliament investigation working conditions 1830
london mens association voting rights in the peoples charter 1837
strikes in 1842

Question 32

Child Labor Exploitation

Answer 32

Children faced dangerous working environments.
Specific roles (e.g., mule scavengers) had severe risks.

Question 33

M.A.I.N. Factors - Militarism

Answer 33

Arms race heightened tensions among nations.
Military spending increased significantly.
policy of building up or creating a large military
naval race and dreadnoughts- Germany and England

Question 34

M.A.I.N. Factors - Alliances

Answer 34

M.A.I.N. Factors - Alliances

Complex alliances (Triple Alliance & Triple Entente) escalated conflicts.
Created a domino effect in case of war.
an agreement berween 2 or more countries to help and protect each other in cases of war

Question 35

M.A.I.N. Factors - Imperialism

Answer 35

Competition for colonies intensified rivalries.
Increased national tensions.
A country attempting to extend its power and influence over other countries through diplomacy or force
scramble for africa in the 1880s where britains interest clashed with germany’s interests

Question 36

The July Crisis 1914

Answer 36

Russia backed Serbia; Germany backed Austria-Hungary.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s assassination triggered conflict.

Question 37

Invasion of Belgium

Answer 37

Germany invades Belgium, violating neutrality.
Britain declares war on Germany.
4th august 1914

Question 38

australia in WWI

Answer 38

gallipoli in 1915
Prime minister WIllian Hughes elected in 1915- advocated for the war for Britain
1st conscription referndum = october 1916 against.
2nd conscriptoon referndum = decemver 1917 against
ANZAC
creation of AIF on the 15th August 1914