Revision_ History Exam -AST Flashcards
End of WW1
11th November 1918
Treaty of Versailles
June 28 1919
Beginning of WW2 - Europe
2nd September 1939
End of WW2 - VE Day
8th May 1945
End of WW2 - VP Day
15th August 1945
Bombing of Pearl Harbour
7th December 1941
Fall of Singapore
15th February 1942
Bombing of Darwin
19th February 1942
Bombing of Hiroshima
6th August 1945
Bombing of Nagasaki
9th August 1945
Day of Mourning
26th January 1938 (First official protest)
Freedom Ride
February 1965 (across NSW towns)
Wave Hill Strike
1966
1967 Referendum
27th May 1967 (90% people voted yes)
Mabo Decision
3rd June 1992 (overturned ‘terra nullius’)
Redfern Speech
10th December 1992
Stolen Generation
20th century
The Apology
13th February 2008
Potsdam Conference
July 1945
Yalta Conference
February 1945
Berlin Wall
1961
Korean War
1951-1953
Vietnam War
1962-1975 + Australia’s involvement
ANZUS Treaty
1 September 1951
SEATO
8 September 1954
Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty signed by the Allied powers after WW1. Most articles were aimed at punishing Germany and preventing another war.
Censorship
Government control of what information/news can be published.
Holocaust
The genocide of 6 million Jews by the Nazi regime during WW2.
Final Solution
The use of gas chambers/crematorium to systematically kill Jews in the 2nd half of WW2.
Axis Powers
Germany, Italy & Japan
Allied Powers
Britain, France, US and allies (such as Australia)
Imperialism
The desire to expand your country’s power by taking over other countries.
Nationalism
The pride and belief that your country is the best.
Expansionism
The desire to expand your country’s power by expanding industry, wealth, military power - as well as taking over land.
Militarism
The build up and use of military power to support expansion and imperialism.
Terra Nullius
The belief that ‘land belongs to no-one’.
Assimilation
The policy of making people abandon their own culture and adopt the white/european/Australian culture.
Native Title
The Law which says indigenous people can claim land which they can show continuous link to.
Wave Hill Strike
In 1966, Vincent Lingiari & other workers walked off their station complaining about conditions and wages.
Stolen Generation
The indigenous children who were taken from their families to breed out the aboriginal race.
Freedom Ride
The protest bus ride, led by Charles Perkins.
Reconciliation
The movement which works towards stronger relationships between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians.
Redfern Speech
Landmark speech by Paul Keating which acknowledged that white settlement had led to racism and discrimination.
The Apology
PM Kevin Rudd made a government apology to all members of the Stolen Generation.
Uluru Statement From the Heart
In 2017 indigenous representatives wrote a Statement asking for Voice, Treaty, Truth.
Referendum
A vote to change the constitution - 50% +1 AND a majority of States need to agree for it to pass.
Push-pull factors
The reasons why people might wish to migrate to another country.
Populate or Perish
The policy adopted by the Australian government after WW2.
Assisted Migration
Government policies which paid for some of the costs involved in migrating to Australia.
Displaced persons
People who had lost their homes through an event such as war.
10 Pound Poms
The term given to British people who were encouraged to come to Australia by only charging them 10 pounds.
Communism
A political & economic system/theory where all people are treated equally and all resources are shared.
Democracy
A political system where each citizen over the age of 18 is allowed to vote for their government.
Capitalism
Economic system which allows individuals to work and earn as much money as they can.
Cold War
A war where there is tension between 2 countries but no actual conflict.
Domino Theory
The theory which proposes that as one country falls to communism, that will spread to neighbouring countries.
Foreign Policy
The military, economic and political decisions made by a country to build safe relationships.
Red Menace
Term for communism.
Yellow Peril
A derogatory term to describe Chinese communism.
Singapore Strategy
The plan by British that meant they had some ships/troops in Singapore to protect interests.
Propaganda
The use of media and manipulation of information to portray images/ideas that benefit a particular person or government.
Multiculturalism
The policy of welcoming and encouraging people from different cultures.
Significant people
You should know the importance of each person on the revision list.
Causes of WW2 - in Europe
Hitler and his expansionist policies, his desire for the Third Reich to take over all Europe.
What’s this got to do with Australia?
Because Australia was an ally of Britain’s - we too were at war with Germany.
Japanese
Japan was ‘opened up’ to the west when the US forced Japan to trade with them in the 1860s.
Post WW1
Japan aspired to be as powerful as European countries and was bitterly disappointed at the Paris Peace Conference.
Japan plans war
Japan decided to source oil from Dutch East Indies but knew the US would fight against that.
What does this have to do with Australia?
The threat from Japan was clearly much closer than the threat from Germany.
What happened next?
Japan attacks and successfully takes Singapore in February 1942.
Australia at War
Rationing of food and supplies in Australia.
Role of Women
Women stepped into roles they hadn’t done before as men were fighting.
End of War - Europe
When US joined the war there was extra strength for the Allies.
End of War - Japan
Japan surrendered on 15th August.
After WW2 - MIGRATION
Australia only had 7 million people in 1945 and the threat from Japan still seemed very close.
Migrant experiences
Migrants were at first expected to assimilate.
Migrant contributions
Australia has become a richer country because of migration.
Cold War
Tension between 2 post WW2 superpowers - US & USSR.
Threat to Australia
Post war, Australia is still fearful of military threats.
Threats
Domino Theory is very real for Australians.
Vietnam - why was Australia involved?
Support US forces in Vietnam.
Exam: Multiple choice examples
Communism was a theory where all people were equal and all resources were shared equally.
Why was Australia involved in Vietnam?
Australia was involved to support US forces in Vietnam as part of its alliance with the US and due to the influence of the Cold War and Domino Theory, fearing the spread of communism.
What does ‘Terra Nullius’ mean?
‘Terra Nullius’ means land of no-one.
What was the theory of Communism?
Communism was the theory that said Asian countries would become Communist, one after the other.
What roles did Australian women take during World War 2?
During World War 2, Australian women were able to join the army, navy, and air force in non-combative roles.
What does the acronym ADAMANT stand for in document analysis?
ADAMANT stands for Author, Date, Audience, Message, Agenda, Nature, and Techniques.
