WW1 - P1 Flashcards
What does M stand for in M.A.I.N?
Militarism
What does A stand for in M.A.I.N?
Alliance
What does I stand for in M.A.I.N?
Imperialism
What does N stand for in M.A.I.N?
Nationalism
What is the definition of Militarism?
To build armed forces to get ready for war
What is the definition of Alliances?
Agreements or promises to defend and help another country
What is the definition of Imperialism?
To build an empire through economic and political influence
What is the meaning of Nationalism?
Having pride in your country and being ready to defend it
Which countries are in the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy
Which countries are in the Triple Entente?
Russia, France and Great Britain
Who was assassinated?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife
Who assassinated him?
A serbian rebel
When was he assassinated?
28 of June 1914
When did Austria-Hungary declare war on Serbia?
28th of July 1914
Why did men go to war?
- Loyalty to mother country
- Unemployment
- Sense of adventure
- Anti German posters
- Duty to country
What is the definition of propaganda?
A biased political opinion used to persuade and influence an audience
What were the tensions between the countries?
- Political Power
- Land Power
- Military strength
What does ANZAC stand for?
Australian, New Zealand Army Corps
Definition of Gallipoli?
A peninsula in Ottoman Turkey
Definition of Turkey?
A country in the Middle East
Definition of Dardanelles
Narrow strait of land through the Black sea to the Mediterranean Sea
What is the Anzac Cove?
The beach where the first landing occurred
When was the first landing in Anzac Cove?
25th of April 1915
Why did Britain want access to the Dardanelles?
To ship resources through to ally Russia
How long did they fight for?
8 months
When did the ANZACs withdraw?
15th December 1915
What advantage did the Turkish have?
They were up on steep hills
What is the ANZAC legend?
Men who displayed values of courage, mateship and endurance
