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World war one Flashcards

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What are the MAIN causes of ww1

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militarism, alliances/assassination , imperialism and nationalism

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Who was assainated

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Arch-Duke Franz Ferdinand

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Triple Alliance

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Germany, Hungary, Italy

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Triple Entente

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Britain, France, Russia

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What caused Britain to join the war

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Germany invading Belgium (treaty of London 1839)

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who had the biggest army before WW1

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The Russian Empire

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Where and when was Arch-Duke Franz Ferdinand killed

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`28th of June 1914 Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina

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What 4 animals were used in WW1

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Horses, dogs, pigeons and gloworms

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Who had the largest navy before WW1

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British Empire

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What is the German word for King

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Kaiser

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What were the names of the 2 generals in the Battle Of the Somme

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General Haig and General Rawlinson

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How long did the Battle Of The Somme last?

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1 July - 18 November 1916

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Artillery Bombardment

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A large amount of artillery fired to try and kill the enemy. these attacks can last a few days at a time

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When were tanks first used in WW1

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15th September 1916

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What is Propaganda

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A piece of information that misleading and made by politicians to encourage a certain group of people

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What are the 3 main types of gas used in WW1

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Mustard gas, phosgene gas and chlorine gas.

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What are some of the effects of gas

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Gas caused confusion and panic amongst the army. it made you suffocated. Mustard gas only effected you after you’d breathed it in. you eyes would pop out and give you large blisters.

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When were gas mask introduced in WW1

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April 1916 onwards

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What is trench foot?

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a disease that made your feet root and go numb. often needing to be amputated. caused by wearing wet shoes for a long time.

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