WW1 Section C Short Answer Flashcards

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Name the triple Alliance and triple Entente.

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Triple alliance- Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
Triple Entente- France, Russia, England

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What was the event that ‘triggered’ World War 1?

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The immediate cause for World War 1 was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary which lead to Austria declaring war on Serbia in late July 2014. When Russia began to get mobilized (get troops ready, military weapons etc) due to its alliance with Serbia, Germany declared war on Russia. This began the expansion of the war of the war to include of those involved in mutual allies.

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What is the MAIN acronym?

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Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism

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Define Militarism.

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Militarism meant a growth in military spending, an increase in military and naval forces, increased military control over civilian government policy, and a preference for force as a solution to problems. Militarism was a major factor of the First World War.

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Define Alliances.

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Over time, governments throughout Europe formed alliances that would bring them into conflict. These treaties required allied countries to defend a country if it was invaded.

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Define Imperialism.

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Imperialism occurs when a country grows its power and influence.
wealth by bringing new territories under their control
control.

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Define Nationalism.

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Nationalism is a strong sort of patriotism or devotion to one’s country. Nationalists overstate the importance or qualities of their home country, prioritising its interests over the interests of other nations.

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How did Militarism lead to the outbreak of WW1?

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As the world entered the twentieth century, an arms race erupted.
had started. Germany had the biggest rise by 1914.
in military preparations Both the United Kingdom and Germany
During this time period, they significantly expanded their navies.
Furthermore, the military, particularly in Germany and Russia,
The institution began to have a stronger impact on
government policies This surge in militarism aided in pushing the
countries embroiled in a conflict.
As the world entered the twentieth century, an arms race erupted.
had started. Germany had the biggest rise by 1914.
in military preparations Both the United Kingdom and Germany
During this time period, they significantly expanded their navies.
Furthermore, the military, particularly in Germany and Russia,
The institution began to have a stronger impact on
government policies This surge in militarism aided in pushing the
countries embroiled in a conflict.

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How did Alliances lead to the outbreak of WW1?

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The following alliances existed before to World War I:
Serbia and Russia
Austria-Hungary and Germany
Russia and France
Britain, France, and Belgium
Japan and the United Kingdom
When Austria-Hungary waged war on Serbia, Russia intervened to save the country. When Germany saw Russia mobilising, it declared war on Russia. France was therefore lured into the conflict with Germany and Austria-Hungary. Germany launched an attack on France via Belgium, drawing Britain into the conflict.
The war was then joined by Japan. Later, the whole British empire, Italy and the United States would join the allies’ cause.

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How did Imperialism lead to the outbreak of WW1?

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Prior to World War I, Africa and parts of Asia were sources of strife among European nations. This included Australia, which was part of the British empire. These countries would provide the raw materials available in these places. The increased competitiveness and ambition for larger empires led to an upsurge in conflict, which helped propel the world into WW I.

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How did Nationalism lead to the outbreak of WW1?

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The desire of the Slavic peoples of Bosnia and Herzegovina to be part of Serbia rather than Austria Hungary was at the heart of the war’s origins.
In this sense, nationalism directly contributed to the War. However, in a broader sense, the nationalism of numerous countries throughout Europe contributed not only to the onset but also to the extension of the war in Europe. Each country attempted to demonstrate its control and power.

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12
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Identify a piece of military technology advancement used in World War 1 and its impact on how it was used.

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The machine gun, capable of bringing down row after row of men from a distance on the battlefield, became popular during World War I. This weapon, together with barbed wire and mines, made traversing open terrain difficult and deadly. Trench warfare was therefore born.

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13
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What were two reasons why Australians enlisted in ‘The Great War’?

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  • needed regular pay.
    -wanted to escape from normal life.
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What is significant about April 25th, 1915?

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Allied forces arrived on the Gallipoli peninsula in Ottoman Turkey early on April 25, 1915. This was the beginning of the Gallipoli Campaign, a land-based component of a larger effort to defeat the Ottoman Empire.

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Why were Australian soldiers sent to fight in Gallipoli?

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The purpose of this deployment was to aid a British naval campaign aiming at forcing the Dardanelles Strait and capturing the Turkish capital, Constantinople.

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Why was the Western Front considered to be a battle of ‘attrition’ and as a ‘stalemate’?

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The First World War is frequently portrayed as a war of attrition, in which one side attempted to wear down the other by murdering as many of its men as possible. The Western Front stalemate occurred when both sides dug deep trenches from which they launched repeated attacks, resulting in little gain and a large number of losses.

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The Australian government held two plebiscites about conscripting Australians to fight in World War 1 in 1916 and 1917. What were the results of the plebiscite? Why did the Australian government want to conscript more Australians to fight?

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Unlike most other countries involved in World War I, Australia did not implement conscription. All Australians who served in World War I volunteered. When World War I broke out in 1914, so many Australians willingly enrolled that men were turned away. By 1916, the scope of the slaughter was clear, and the war’s objectives were less clear; as losses climbed, enlistments fell. Under pressure from the British government to keep its regiments filled but cognisant of dwindling public support for the war, the Australian Labor government, led by Prime Minister Billy Hughes, proposed conscription in two plebiscites held on October 28 and December 20, 1917. Legally, the government could impose conscription without this consultation, but it was well aware that public opinion was divided on the matter. While many politicians supported conscription, many members of the population were adamantly against.

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What was the impact of the USA joining the ‘Great War’ in 1917?

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Despite the fact that World War I began in 1914, the United States did not enter the conflict until 1917. The United States’ entry into the conflict had a huge impact. The United States’ greater artillery, resources, and men aided in tipping the war’s balance .

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What is the significance of the date November 11th, 1918?

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The allied nations chose this day and time to remember their war dead. After more than four years of continuous conflict, the guns on the Western Front went silent at 11 a.m. on November 11, 1918.

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Why was the League of Nations set up? What notable country was ostracised of joining this League of Nations?

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The League of Nations was the first intergovernmental organisation founded “to foster international cooperation and to attain international peace and security.” It is frequently referred to as the United Nations’ “predecessor.” Germany was not allowed to join as punishment for causing WW1.