The Impact of World War One and the British Empire Flashcards
In 1914 how many people resided in the British Empire? What is the key significance of this number?
400,000,000 people; Britain could not always be focused on Europe and the wants of the its allies there.
Why territory gave the largest contribution of troops and how many did it give?
India, 1.4 million men.
Which two territories gave substantial loans to Britain to aid the war effort?
Canada and India.
By 1917-18, approximately 1/3 of British shells were made in which territory?
Canada
The European Powers fought four campaigns across Africa between 1914-18, identify them.
I. Togoland- west african troops helped remove German control by December 1914. II. German South East Africa, victory secured november 1918. III. The Cameroons, february 1916 IV. German East Africa (The King’s African Rifles)
Which imperial capture Vimy ridge on the Western Front? And what year?
Canadian troops, 1917.
Name the five significant campaigns that were undertaken by the British in the Middle East during WWI?
Defence of Egypt (1914), Dardanelles campaign (March 1915- January 1916), Siege of Kut (April 1916), Palestine Campaign (january 1917- December 1917), Mesopotamian Campaign (November 1916- october 1918).
What was the Dardanelles’ campaign and was it a success or failure?
centred on Gallipoli, wanted to secure a sea route to the Russian empire on the Dardanelles. failure.
What was Heart land theory and who conceived it? Why was the theory significant?
The belief that whoever controlled the region that was essentially the Russian empire had the ability to command the world-island and eventually the world. It was developed by Harold Mackinder, and english geographer and academic. The fear was that Germany may gain control of the heartland if it won he war
What two regions of Canada were most enthusiastic about helping the empire during wartime?
Ontario and the Eastern Seaboard.
Which two regions in Canada grew more hostile towards supporting the empire during wartime and why?
Quebec and Western Canada. Against conscription as they argued it left them with severe labour shortages.
Why was the Canadian reception to the war effort significant?
Because whilst it maintained bonds with the metropole, it deepened existing rifts in Canadian society.
When did south Africa gain dominion status?
1910
Why was South Africa’s input in the war ambiguous, tenuous at best?
tensions between anglophones and boers still existed. boer rebellion in 1914 (was defeated). in 1915, the general election showed that about half of Afrikaners opposed the war
What was the Montagu-Chelmsford Declaration and when was it announced?
promised gradual development of self-governing institutions with a view of eventually allowing self-government in india. It was passed in 1917.
