WW1 Flashcards
What was the main naval rivalry leading to militarism before the First World War?
The Anglo-German naval rivalry.
What was the assassination date of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
28th June 1914.
Who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Gavrilo Princip.
Which alliance was formed in 1907?
The Triple Entente.
What countries were part of the Triple Entente?
- Russia
- France
- Great Britain
What was the ‘Blank Cheque’?
Germany offered Austria-Hungary unlimited support to deal with Serbia.
What was the Schlieffen Plan?
Germany’s plan to invade France through Belgium and reach Paris in 6 weeks.
What is meant by ‘chain reaction’ in the context of WWI?
Once war was declared on Serbia, it triggered alliances to enter the war.
What was the Western Front?
The trench warfare area where around 5 million British and Empire troops fought.
What significant role did weather play in the Eastern Front?
It affected the battles fought between Germany and Russia.
What was the British strategy at sea during WWI?
To blockade Germany to disrupt supply lines.
What was the Gallipoli campaign?
A failed British effort to attack Turkey in 1915.
What was the experience of colonial troops during WWI?
They were often sent far from home and faced language barriers.
What was the munitions crisis?
A shortage of munitions that brought women into factories.
What was the impact of the war on women’s roles?
Women took on jobs in munitions factories and farms.
What was the Defence of the Realm Act (DORA)?
Legislation to control the home front during the war.
What was the condition of the trenches during WWI?
Dirty, filled with rats, and poor hygiene.
What types of diseases did soldiers suffer from in the trenches?
- Trench foot
- Trench fever
- Typhoid
- Flu
True or False: Poison gas was first used by the Germans at Ypres in 1915.
True.
What was the psychological impact of gas attacks?
Immense fear and trauma among soldiers.
When did Russia withdraw from WWI?
1917.
What was the significance of the USA entering the war?
Fresh troops were crucial to the Allied victory.
What political change occurred in Germany after WWI?
Establishment of democracy.
What social change occurred for women due to the war?
Their roles changed significantly as they entered the workforce.
Fill in the blank: The belief that a country should maintain a strong military is known as _______.
Militarism.
Fill in the blank: An agreement between countries to support each other is called an _______.
Alliance.
Fill in the blank: A policy of extending a country’s power through colonization is called _______.
Imperialism.
Fill in the blank: The idea that one’s national culture is superior is known as _______.
Nationalism.
Fill in the blank: A situation where both sides are evenly matched is referred to as _______.
Stalemate.
What was conscription during WWI?
Mandatory military service for single men aged 18-41.
What major battle occurred in July 1916?
The Battle of the Somme.
