WW1 Flashcards
Which country’s dominated Europe?
Austria-Hungary, Germany, France , Japan, China, Russia, Serbia, Britain, Ottoman empire.
What where the long term courses from ww1
(M,A,N,I)
M=Militarism
A=Alliances
N=Nationalism
I= Imperialism
What where the short term causes from ww1
(A,C)
A= Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
C= Crisis: Political crisis in July
What is Militarism?
It is the idea that a country should maintain a strong army to defend its national interest.
What is an Alliances?
Nations forming strategic milarite agreements
What was the triple alliance?
The Triple Alliance was a defensive military alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
What was the triple Entente?
The Triple Entente describes the understanding between the Russian Empire, the French Third Republic, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
What happened at Bosnia that sparked WW1?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie were shot dead in Sarajevo by Gavrilo
What caused WW1 to spread?
The expansion of the British nations as empires (also known as imperialism)
How did WW1 start?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand on 28 June 1914
Why did the Australians go to Europe to fight?
They wanted to travel and see the world because Australia was unknown back then and also they wanted to help Britain
What were the trenches?
They were defensive military tactic that would help protect them from enemy fire.
What are Trench Warfare?
Trenches
Who were the Anzacs?
Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
How did the women take part in WW1?
They were nurses, messengers, mechanicals and helping with the radio
