history exam - term 4 Flashcards
Which year did World War 1 begin?
1914
Which countries formed the “Triple Entente?
Russia, France, and Britain
What places did Australia fight in during WW1?
Ypres, Fromelles, Gallipoli
Which WW1 battle was seen as ‘successful’ for Australians?
The battle of Hamel
What was not a military technology used in WW1?
Radar
What date did Australians land in Gallipoli?
25th April, 1915
What was signed on the 28th June 1919?
The Treaty of Versailles
What countries remained neutral in WW1 & 2?
Sweden, Switzerland and Spain
How does the sportsmen poster persuade men to enlist?
The campaign to enlist sportsmen was fuelled by a strong belief that by playing sport young men developed specific skills and qualities that could be used on the battlefield.
What were two countries that formed the Triple Alliance?
Italy and Germany
What are 4 factors that historians attribute to the cause of WW1?
Militarism (Armed Forces)
Alliances (Agreements)
Imperialism (Countries build large empires by conquering other countries)
Nationalism (When a country thinks its better than another)
7 Main points about the battle of Gallipoli.
- It was a fail
- They wanted to force Turkey out of war
- Used old maps which landed them in the wrong location
- When they arrived at a beach they had to row to shore
- Turks put metal wires in the beach
- Turks had height advantages
- Although it was a failure, it displayed the characteristics of the ANZAC’S which helped build the foundation of Australian military.
What is a trench and list 5 conditions of the trenches during WW1
Trenches were large dugout in the ground which provided protection for soldiers.
- They were very muddy, uncomfortable and the toilets overflowed.
- Trench foot
- Very crammed
- Bombs could land in the trenches leaving rotting dead bodies
- This caused diseases to spread
