History Yr 10 Exam Study Flashcards
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What is the treaty of Versailles
Treaty that ended WW I. It blamed Germany for WW I and handed down harsh punishment.
What are reparations
As part of the Treaty of Versailles, Germany was ordered to pay fines to the Allies to repay the costs of the war.
What is Fascism
A political system headed by a dictator that calls for extreme nationalism and racism and no tolerance of opposition
What is Nationalism
A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one’s country
Who is Adolf Hitler
German Nazi dictator during World War II (1889-1945), Nazi leader and founder; had over 6 million Jews assassinated during the Holocaust
What was the Holocaust
the Nazi program of exterminating Jews under Hitler
What are Concentration Camps
prison camps used under the rule of Hitler in Nazi Germany. Conditions were inhuman, and prisoners, mostly Jewish people, were generally starved or worked to death, or killed immediately.
Who are prisoners of war
soldiers who have surrendered and who thereby receive special status under the laws of war
Axis powers?
Japan, Germany and Italy
When was the bombing of pearl harbour?
7th December 1941
When was the bombing of Darwin
19th February 1942
Allies powers?
United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, the United States, and China
What were the causes of WW2
treaty of versailles, great depression, rise of fascism
Impacts on Australia?
Changing political ties from Britain to US, Changes in foreign policy, Women’s roles changed
What is the holocaust?
The Holocaust was the systematic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of six million Jews by the Nazi regime
Why did AUS change political ties from Britain to US?
Australia shifted its political ties from Britain to the United States primarily due to strategic and security concerns during and after World War II.
How did women’s roles change in AUS after WW2
After World War II, women’s roles in Australia changed significantly. During the war, many women took on jobs traditionally held by men, which broadened their skills and aspirations
What was the Great Depression and how did it affect WW2
The Great Depression was a severe global economic downturn that began in 1929 and lasted through the 1930s. It was triggered by the stock market crash in October 1929. It affected by creating widespread economic instability
What was the rise of fascism and how did it affect WW2
Fascism emphasized extreme nationalism, militarism, and the suppression of political opposition.
Fascism significantly affected World War II by leading to the aggressive expansionist policies of fascist regimes, particularly in Germany, Italy, and Japan.
Who bombed Darwin?
Japanese
Who bombed pearl harbour?
Japanese
Who is Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill was a prominent British statesman, best known for his leadership during World War II as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Who is Franklin D Roosevelt
During World War II, Roosevelt led the United States through most of the conflict, implementing policies to support Allied nations before the U.S. officially entered the war following the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941.
Who is Emperor Hirohito
During World War II, Hirohito served as the symbolic leader of Japan, although real political power was held by military and government officials.
