World War One and the Trenches Flashcards
Long Term Cause: Militarism
When a country builds up its army and weapons
Long Term Cause: Alliances
friendship pacts between countries for protection
Long Term Cause: Imperialism
When a country has an empire by taking over other territories known as colonies
Long Term Cause: Nationalism
thinking that your country is superior to others
The triple Entente
1907, Britain, France and Russia
The triple Alliance
1882, Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy
What was a short term cause of World War 1?
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 28 June
How did the short term cause have an affect on WW1
empires used their colonies around the world to fight for them
How did they get men from britain to join up?
A huge poster (propaganda) campaign launched by Lord Kitchener
What were the trenches like
Long, narrow ditches
What were the conditions like in the trenches
- Soldiers clothing often became infected with lice due to the lack of washing facilities
- Trench foot was caused by soldiers feet becoming blistered
- Shell shock was a mental health condition caused by soldiers being so frightened
What were the positives of trenches?
comradery, leisure time, letters, parcels
