Yr 9 History Flashcards
MAIN stands for….
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism
Militarism
Militarism is the belief that all nations should have and maintain strong armed forces to defend themselves or promote their national interests.
Alliances
Agreements between countries to work together to achieve shared goals
Imperialism
gaining and maintaining control over other countries
Nationalism
Pride and love of one’s nation
Who was in the triple entente
Great Britain, France, and Russia
Who was in the triple alliance
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
TOMACRUP
- type
- origin
- motive
- audience
- content
- reliability
- usefulness
- perspective
Where did Australia fight?
Galipeoli and Western Front
Trench benefits
- protected from explosions
- Cheap
- utilise avaliable resources
Trench disadvantages
- Horrible conditions, cold
- Lots of diseases and Pests
- A lot of stalemate
Date of Assassination for Ferdinand
28th June 1914
Date Gallipoli started
19 February 1915
Date Gallipoli ended
9 January 1916
What date did Australia go to the Western front
March 1916
When was the Battle of Frommelles?
19-20 July 1916
When was Battle of Hamels?
4th of July 1918
When was Armistice signed?
11th November 1918
When was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
28th, June 1919
When was the Battle of Amiens?
8th August 1918
Long-term factors leading to war:
- Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
- Balkan wars
- Austro-Hungarian Empire wanting to control the Balkans
4 types of trenches
Communication Trench
Firing Line
Support Trench
Reserve Trench
What is Shell-shock
PTSD with war trauma
Those in favour for conscription? (3)
Protestants, businesses, some returned soldiers
Arguments for conscription? (3)
Protect Britain
Voluntary recruitment had failed
Protect Australia’s reputation
Not in favour for conscription? (3)
Trade Unions
Most of Labor Party
Catholic Church
Arguments for no conscription? (3)
Working class unfairly burdened
Shouldn’t be forced to fight, be wounded or die
Not enough hands to farm if men left
