History Recall Flashcards
Who were the suffragists?
They were the original women’s right movement by Millicent Fawcett.
What did the suffragists want?
The right to vote.
How were the suffragists and the suffragettes different?
The suffragists would write letters and go on marches to get their point across whereas the suffragettes were more aggressive, chaining themselves to public buildings, throwing eggs at MPs etc. Their motto was ‘deeds not words.’
What happened to the suffragettes after the war started?
They stopped protesting to help with the war effort.
When did women get the vote?
1918
Who was the leader of Germany in 1888?
Kaiser Wilhelm II
What did Wilhelm want?
An to be as powerful as Britain and have a large empire.
What were the 4 main causes of the war?
Militarism- the building of armies.
Alliances- forming friendships with other countries.
Imperialism- The need to create/expand an empire.
Nationalism- Pride in your country.
What is a naval race?
When 2 or more countries compete against each other to build more battleships and have the best navy.
Which countries were in the triple entente?
Britain, France and Russia.
Which countries were in the triple alliance?
Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary.
Who was assassinated on June 28th 1914?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Who declared war on Serbia?
Austria-Hungary.
What was the ‘Schlieffen plan’?
A German plan to be able to deal with both Russia and France if there was ever a war. It involved attacking France through Belgium as quickly as possible before Russia could mobilise its army.
What was the ‘golden summer’?
A time when nearly one million British men volunteered for the army at the start of WW1.
What is propaganda?
Spreading information through media to influence public opinion and to manipulate other peoples belief s to get them to believe what they want.
3 problems with living in a trench are:
Rats, disease, shellshock, boredom, lice.
What does ‘going over the top mean’?
To charge into ‘no mans land’ to attack an enemy trench.
Who was in charge of the Battle of the Somme?
General Douglas Haig
What was the plan for the Battle of the Somme?
After a week-long artillery attack, of the German trenches the British wold go over the top and capture the German positions,. They would then be supported by additional British troops and push the German army back to break its trench line.
Was the Battle of the Somme a success?
Though it id take pressure off the French and there were more German losses than French or British forces, there was a huge loss to both armies and they only advanced 6 miles after 6 months of fighting.
Why was the Battle of the Somme significant?
It was the bloodiest battle in military history and led to changes in battle tactics during the rest of the war.
Name 3 events that affected the end of the war:
The Russian revolution, America joining the war, the naval blockade and the failed spring offensive.
When did the war end?
11th November 1918.
What is an armistice?
An agreement from both sides to cease fire.
Who were the ‘big three’?
Woodrow Wilson, George Clemenceau, David Lloyd-George.
Which countries were the big three leaders of?
America, Britain, France.
