WW1

Question 1

4 causes of war

Answer 1

Nationalism
imperialism
militarism
alliances

Question 2

Nationalism

Answer 2

loyalty and devotion to a nation especially as expressed in a glorifying of one nation above all others and a stressing of the promotion of its culture and interests.

Question 3

imperialism

Answer 3

a policy of extending a country’s power and influence through colonization

Question 4

militarism

Answer 4

the opinions or actions of people who believe that a country should use military methods, forces, etc., to gain power and to achieve its goals.

Question 5

Alliances

Answer 5

a union between people, groups or countries for war and trade

Question 6

Triple alliance

Answer 6

Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy

Question 7

Triple entente

Answer 7

Great Britain, France, and Russia

Question 8

when did Archduke Franz Ferdinand die

Answer 8

28th of june, 1914

Question 9

why did archduke franz ferdinand die

Answer 9

he was assassinated by a group of Serbians due to rising tentions between Austria-Hungary and Bosnia.

Question 10

What day did great britian declare war

Answer 10

4th of August, 1914

Question 11

How did australia react to the war

Answer 11

Australian citizens were originally very enthusiastic

Question 12

How many Australians were promised for the british army?

Answer 12

20,000

Question 13

How many australians originally enlisted

Answer 13

50,000

Question 14

8 Reasons to go to war

Answer 14

1. Australia wanted to prove themselves
2. Loyalty to the mother country
3. Australia was concerned for future and wanted a strong alliance with britian because of this
4. adventure!
5. women encouragement
6. chance to earn a good wage
7. Hatred of the enemy
8. to get away from commitment and family

Question 15

what are enlistment posters called?

Answer 15

Propaganda

Question 16

why were enlistment posters designed?

Answer 16

To convince men to go to war

Question 17

Why did we need to go to gallipoli?

Answer 17

the triple entente needed to transport materials to russia. However in order to reach russia they had to travel through turkey.

Question 18

Where did Anzacs train before gallipoli? - how long did they train

Answer 18

Egypt - they trained for nearly a year

Question 19

when did we arrive to gallipoli?

Answer 19

April 25th, 1916

Question 20

what was different in Gallipoli to what we originally planned?

Answer 20

cliffs were 100m higher
Turks were ready and had the high ground

Question 21

How many Australians were killed on Gallipoli day 1?

Answer 21

600

Question 22

what were Anzac’s and Turkish soldiers’ thoughts about each other?

Answer 22

they had mutual respect, and were both fighting for there own safety and country

Question 23

when did Anzacs leave gallipoli>

Answer 23

20th of Dec, 1915

Question 24

The Anzac Legend:
11 qualities

Answer 24

• independance
• determination
• loyalty
• mateship
• selflessness
• willingness to take risks
• initiative
• bravery
• good humour
• desire for a fair go

Question 25

When and where did the western front start?

Answer 25

In august 1914, Germany invaded France. All the way through Belgium to France.

Question 26

was the Western Front successful?

Answer 26

German forces, were not able to move further up France, however this stalemate lasted the entirety of the way, with little to no changes.

Question 27

Machine guns?

Answer 27

despite being heavy and difficult to move they could fire 600 rounds per minute, which was extremely lethal.

Question 28

poisonous gas?

Answer 28

Chlorine gases were blown over trenches and burned the airways of any not wearing a mask.

Question 29

Tanks?

Answer 29

They were created in 1916. While being unreliable, they changed battlefield tactics forever.

Question 30

warfare planes?

Answer 30

fitted with machine guns, and were deadly from a distance

Question 31

what did the War Precautions Act do?

Answer 31

It gave the government the legal right to regulate and control all war-related acts and items.

Question 32

What were people with the opposing sides' heritage called?

Answer 32

Enemy Aliens

Question 33

what did Germans in Australia have to do?

Answer 33

register in police stations, submit to random searches and arrests, and be put into preservation camps. Germans lost their jobs, property, and right to vote.

Question 34

why did censorship occur?

Answer 34

to stop the enemy from hearing information it could use against allies. Aswell as "protecting" the homefront from the realities.

Question 35

was censorship effective?

Answer 35

Yes!

Question 36

why after 1916 did enlistments drop?

Answer 36

News of death and injury were slowly being filtered home.

Question 37

why was the homefront getting tired of war?

Answer 37

all industries, resources, and citizens made sacrifices. Shortages of food and everyday necessities were becoming more and more common.

Question 38

conscription

Answer 38

compulsory enlistment

Question 39

who is billy hughes? was he for or against conscription?

Answer 39

Billy Hughes was Australia's prime minister at the time ( apart of the labour party) . After a trip to Great Britain, he was strongly for conscription.

Question 40

1916: 1st plebiscite result:

Answer 40

NO!

Question 41

1917: 2nd plebiscite result:

Answer 41

NO!

Question 42

Plebiscite

Answer 42

A vote citizens take. Similar to a referendum but doesn't make a change in the constitution.

Question 43

Reasons for yes to the plebiscite

Answer 43

equality to sacrifice Australias reputation Britain need support ends war quicker

Question 44

reasons for no to the plebiscite:

Answer 44

- no one should have the right to send another to be killed - to many already dead - working-class burden

Question 45

How could women enlist?

Answer 45

to be a nurse

Question 46

how many nurses enlisted?

Answer 46

around 2500

Question 47

were women placed in the workforce?

Answer 47

Yes, in roles like teachers and factory workers. But as soon as men returned they were fired.

Question 48

What was 1 factor in the end of the war?

Answer 48

Germany had attacked several US ships, which eventually made the US join the war. Which introduced many more soldiers aswell as an increased level of power.

Question 49

what year was Russia out of the triple entente?

Answer 49

1917

Question 50

Spring offensive

Answer 50

march 21st 1918 Germany fired a million artillery shells

Question 51

Hundred day Offensive

Answer 51

in retaliation for the spring offensive, Britain attacked Germany for 100 days straight setting back Germany.

Question 52

when did the war end

Answer 52

11th of Nov 1918

Question 53

Who won!

Answer 53

Britian (colonies), US, russia

Question 54

what did Germany have to do once they lost?

Answer 54

Reduce its boundaries be stripped of all colonies reduce their army and weaponry - agree to pay aligned nations for damage - accept responsibility

Question 55

How many Australians didnt come home

Answer 55

60,000

Question 56

How many were killed, injured or missing

Answer 56

9 mil killed 22 mil wounded 5 mil missing

Question 57

Was Australia more divided or unified after 1918?

Answer 57

divided

Question 58

What did the Anzacs bring back with them after the war?

Answer 58

Spanish flu