Uhhh Flashcards
Main causes of WWI
Military competitiveness,
Development on alliances
assassination of franz Ferdinand
main causes of WWII
Fascism appeasement totalitarian dictatorships the great depression closer to australia, felt obliged too the rise of hitler
main causes of both wars
nationalism and imperialism, alliances
reasons for enlistment in the war
adventure, propaganda peer pressure commitment patriotism nationalism conscription get out of poverty prove allegiance to country
military competitiveness
a nations development in weapons or ships for protection led others in fear.
the development of alliances
major powers developed alliances to provide them with a sense of strength and protection to foster fear in other nations. this ultimately rose tension
fascism
far right wing form of government - direct opposite of communism, countries were taken over by rulers ho formed powerful racist governments.
dictators were looking for new land to expand their empire.
appeasement
After WW1 the European nations did not want another war so they formed the League of Nations.
it had a policy of appeasement rather than declaring war
Countries such as Italy and Germany stopped obeying with the rules set by the League of Nations they then
became aggressive
began to take over their neighbours
built up their armies
Totalitarian Dictatorships
Dictators such as Hitler and Mussolini were in full control of their country
No one could stand up to them or stop them from achieving their goals
These men had free reign to do whatever they wanted
the Great Depression
Caused by the fall of the stock market in the US
there were many unstable governments and worldwide turmoil
Imperialism
a policy of extending a country’s power and influence through colonisation, use of military force, or other means
Nationalism
The strong belief that the interests of a particular nation-state are of primary importance.
rivalries and competitiveness
Competition to take advantage of trading opportunities
Competition to control territory and resources
Size/ strength of military/army
Power and status
Countries became proud of their identities, causing people to unite and want to, loyally, fight for their nation
adventure
Daily life was boring - involved working on a property or in a mundane city job
Enlistment offered opportunity to travel and adventure
Propaganda
school students were encouraged to enlist once they finished school • Posters/ newspaper advertisements they Often played on emotions • Dehumanising Germany • Hatred of enemy • Patriotism • Mastership • Perception of a hero
Peer Pressure
Handing over white feathers to symbolize a coward – public shaming
Men joined with their mates because they wanted to sustain the friendships
Women made clear that they preferred a man in uniform
Men became concerned that women would no longer be interested in them
