Untitled Deck Flashcards
(22 cards)
When did World War I take place?
28th of July 1914 - 11th November 1918
What were the Central Powers in World War I?
- German Empire
- Austria-Hungary
- Ottoman Empire
What were the Allied Powers in World War I?
- UK
- France
- China
- USA (joined in 1917)
- Russian Empire (until 1917)
What was the initial expectation for the duration of World War I?
Expected to be over by Christmas
How many civilians and soldiers were killed by the end of World War I?
17 million
What were the long term causes of World War I, summarized as M.A.I.N?
- Militarism
- Alliances
- Imperialism
- Nationalism
Define Militarism.
The belief that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively.
What was the arms race between the British Empire and the German Empire?
Both empires built up their naval capabilities, leading to distrust.
What is the definition of Alliances?
A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries.
Define Imperialism.
Extending a country’s political, economic, cultural authority over other countries.
What was the Scramble for Africa?
The competition among European powers to colonize Africa, starting in the 1880s.
What triggered the first Morocco crisis?
Germany supported Moroccan independence, challenging French colonial rule.
What is Nationalism?
The belief that one nation is superior to other nations and an intense form of patriotism.
What is Pan-Slavism?
The belief that all Slavic-speaking people of Europe should have their own land or be independent.
What was Australia’s reaction when the British Empire declared war?
Australia decided to send 20,000 men to help the British Empire.
What was the Defence Act of 1903?
It allowed only conscription for home defense, creating the Australian Imperial Force from volunteers.
What were some reasons Australians enlisted in World War I?
- Duty to the British Empire
- Desire for adventure
- Economic incentives
- Peer pressure
- Government propaganda
What was the Schlieffen Plan?
Germany’s strategy to quickly defeat France by invading through Belgium to avoid a two-front war.
What initiated the July Crisis?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by a Serbian nationalist.
What was the ‘Blank Cheque’ given by Germany?
Germany’s promise of full support to Austria-Hungary in their conflict with Serbia.
What was the Treaty of Versailles?
A peace treaty signed on June 28, 1919, officially ending World War I between Germany and the Allied Powers.
How did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to World War II?
It imposed harsh penalties on Germany, leading to economic hardship and political instability, which helped Hitler rise to power.
