Semester 2 Exam Flashcards
1
Q
Why did Germany start WW2?
A
- Germany resented the treaty of Versailles.
- Upset about losing world war one
- Couldn’t pay for the reparations
- Hyperinflation
- Loss of industry and military
- Imperialism, militarism, nationalism
2
Q
What were the causes of WW2?
A
- Germany’s economic problems
- The great depression
- League of Nations
- Hitlers rise to power
- Political changes in Europe
- Imperialism, nationalism, militarism
- Anti-communism
3
Q
What was the problem with the League of Nations?
A
- They were a toothless tiger and no means of acting in a fast or effective manner in any conflicts
- Not all countries were a part of it
- Had no real power over the other countries decisions
- Didn’t want a war so avoided it
4
Q
Why did Hitler rise to power and what did he do?
A
- Promise to restore Germany’s economy and pride
- Cleanse the German race of everyone
- Increased military and industry against the treaty
- Joined with Mussolini of Italy and then Japan
- Starts taking over other countries
5
Q
How did the WW2 start?
A
- Germany starts expanding and overthrowing other countries
- The league of nations told Hitler if continued there would be war
- Hitler said he wouldn’t continue
- Hitler invaded Poland
- Britain and France declare war on Germany so Australia at war
6
Q
Why was Australia at war in WW2 and where were they sent?
A
- Because England was at war Australia was
- Former member of British Empire
- Support the mother country
- Used media and propaganda
- Sent to Africa to train and then fight and Europe to fight
7
Q
What happened to Tobruk in WW2?
A
- Tobruk had a large port seen as significant to war effort in Africa
- Australia sent to defend it from Italians
- Italians defeated so Germans sent
- Rommel, head commander lead a tank and army company
- Bombs Tobruk, Aussies dug in and got the name Rats of Tobruk
- Name lifted morale in aussies
- Germany suffers their first major defeat
8
Q
Why were Australians bought back from Europe and Africa in WW2?
A
- Japanese bombed pearl harbour bringing USA into war
- Pearl Harbour was US naval base
- Japan were moving south
- Fall of Singapore
- Troops brought home against England (Churchill’s) wishes
- Australia at risk and needed to be protected
9
Q
Why was Kokoda important?
A
- Important as it stopped the Japanese’s push south
- Japan needed port Moresby to continue
- Japan defeated by Australia
- Once again showed how great Australian soldiers were
- The Fuzzy Wuzzy angels
10
Q
What happened in the coral sea?
A
- Japans first defeat
- Major naval battle
- No ships actually sighted each other, all aircraft fighting
- Mainly US ships only 2 Australian ships
11
Q
How was war felt in Australia in WW2?
A
- Significant bombing of Darwin by the Japanese
- Three Japanese subs in Sydney Harbour
- Scared Australia and reinforced why Japan needed to be stopped
12
Q
Why did Australia change its allegiance?
A
- From Britain to ally with USA
- Due to Fall of Singapore and US entry into Pacific War
- Americas says it will defend Australia
- That’s why Australia helped America in the Pacific
13
Q
How did WW2 end?
A
- Germany surrendered causing war to end in Europe
- USA drops atomic bombs in Japan on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
- Japan surrenders and WW2 ends
14
Q
What happened after WW2?
A
- Competition between Russia and the USA as biggest superpowers
- Cold War starts. Political war not physical fighting.
- Fight to be better between Russia and USA (space race, militarism)
- Communism biggest fear for USA and threat to the world
- Eisenhows domino theory and wanted to stop the spread
15
Q
Why was communism a threat to Australia?
A
- If communism spread it would threaten Australia’s views and security
- Communist party in Australia started to gain power
- Tried to stop communism in Australia by passing a bill and changing the constitution
