WWI Revision Flashcards

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Nationalism

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is a strong loyalty to your country and belief that its needs are more important/having pride in your country, willing to defend it.

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Imperialism

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is the policy of one country extending its power and influence to create an empire/trying to build an empire. (through colonisation or invasion)

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Militarism

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is the policy of a country developing powerful weapons and military forces – for defence or attack/Building up armed forces, getting ready for war.

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Alliances

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are agreements between two or more countries/Agreements or promises to defend and help another country.

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The Assassination of…

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Archduke Franz Ferdinand was on the 28th of June 1914 in Bosnia. A group of Serbians planned to assassinate F.F., failed, then by luck Gevrilo Princip was in the right place and killed him and his wife sophie

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Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia.

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July 28 1914

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Germany declared war on Russia.

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August 1 1914

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Germany declares war on France, invades Belgium.

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August 3 1914

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Britain declares war on Germany.

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August 4 1914

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Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia.

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August 6 1914

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Japan (a British ally) declares war on Germany.

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August 23 1914

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The Ottoman Empire enters the war on Germany’s side.

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October 29 1914

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Italy enters the war on side of the Triple Entente.

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May 23 1915

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The US enters the War on the side of the Triple Entente

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April 6 1917

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ANZACS landed in ANZAC cove

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April 25 1915

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Lone Pine

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August 6-10 1915 At Lone Pine, Australian forces captured Turkish trenches and held these while British and New Zealand forces attacked elsewhere. After 3 days of fighting at Lone Pine, over 2000 Australian soldiers were killed, wounded or missing.

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The Nek

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August 7 1915 At the Battle of the Nek, Australian Light Horsemen and New Zealander forces tried to capture Turkish fortifications. One charge alone at the Nek killed 234 Australian troops.

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Withdrawal (Gallipoli)

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December 19-20 1915