WW1 White Dominions actions Flashcards
Which countries were White Dominions?
Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa,
Volunteers from where (3) joined which side?
Australia, New Zealand and Canada joined Britain
Who created what body in South Africa?
General Smuts created the South African Defence Force
What did the SADF do?
It fought against the Germans in their African colonies
Which countries (2) introduced conscription? When?
New Zealand - 1916
Canada - 1917
The Canadians played a key part in which battle? When?
The attack on Vimy Ridge on the Western Front in April 1917
Who were the ANZACs?
Australian and New Zealand forces
The ANZACs played a key role in which attack? When and where?
The attempted invasion of Turkey, at Gallipoli in 1915
How many South African troops fought where?
136,000 fought in the Middle East and on the Western Front
What essential supplies came from Canada? (2)
Munitions and wheat
What stat of all munitions came from Canada?
1/3
What did WW1 spark in South Africa?
A republican movement led by J.B.M. Hertzog
Which South African general was invited to be a part of what?
General Smuts was invited to be part of the imperial war cabinet and advised on military strategy in Europe
WW1 triggered debates about what?
The relationships of imperial dominions with Britain
Australia had how many referendums about what? Outcomes?
2 referendums about conscription. Voted against it twice
