WW1 Revision Flashcards
What Year Did WW1 Start
July 28, 1914
What year did WWI end
11 November 1918
Which country’s fought in WW1
Serbia, Russia, France, Britain, Italy, United States,Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire
Which countries formed the Triple Alliance? Why did they do this?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy formed the triple alliance to seek support against their perceived European enemies
When was the Triple Alliance formed
20 May 1882
Which countries formed the Triple Entente? Why did they do this?
Great Britain, France, and Russia to counteract the growing power of Germany and Austria-Hungary, protect the colonial empires, establish naval superiority, and grow spheres of influence of the members
When was the Triple Entente formed
1907
What is nationalism? Which countries was nationalism especially strong in?
identification with one’s own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations. France, Germany, Austria-Hungary and Russia
What is imperialism
a policy of extending a country’s power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means.
Why did Germany want to defeat France at the start of WWI?
the Germans saw it as an aggressive act of war directed against itself and Austria-Hungary
Why was Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated in 1914 in Sarajevo?
because of his perceived threat to Serbian independence
How did the assassination of Ferdinand contribute to the rise of WWI?
precipitated the July Crisis which led to Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia and the start of World War I.
What is conscription? Did Australia impose conscription?
compulsory enlistment for state service, typically into the armed forces, conscription was not introduced in Australia
What’s the name for heavy military weapons used on land during a war?
Artillery
What does it mean to ‘enlist’ in a war
If someone enlists or is enlisted, they join the army, navy, marines, or air force
When did the USA enter World War I and why
December 7, 1917, Germany’s resumption of submarine attacks on passenger and merchant ships
Why did Australia (as a country) choose to participate in WWI?
After German troops entered Belgium on 4 August, the United Kingdom declared war on Germany. Australia, a dominion of the British Empire, willingly joined the war to aid the mother country
What are some reasons why Australians chose to enlist in WWI?
needed regular pay.
sought combat or adventure.
wanted to escape from normal life.
wanted to do their duty for the British Empire.
Where did Australians fight in World War I?
the Australian Imperial Force (AIF), mostly on the Gallipoli peninsula, the Western Front and in the Middle East
Whose idea was it to strategically attack Gallipoli
Churchill
Why did the Allied forces land on the Gallipoli peninsula?
to wrest control of the Dardanelles and re-establish sea communications with Russia through the Black Sea and end the Ottoman Empire’s role in the war.
Why did Winston Churchill think that an attack on Turkey is a good idea?
knocking the Ottomans out of the war would undermine Germany.
What contributed to many Anzacs deaths on Gallipoli
from the extremely terrible terrain and unsanitary conditions.
What was life like for Anzac soldiers on Gallipoli?
“Hanging on”, living amid filth, sickness, disease, and death, while under constant threat of enemy fire, was an ordeal. Having left home seeking adventure and possible glory, troops on Gallipoli found themselves dirty, thirsty, constantly digging and tunnelling, and living in cramped dug-outs
