WWI Facts
When did WWI start and when did it finish?
1914-1918
What does the M.A.I.N acronym stand for?
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism
Which major conflict is seen as Australia's most significant?
The Gallipoli Campaign
Define enlistment
When a citizen voluntarliy joins the military.
Name the two main war fronts during WWI
The Eastern and Western Fronts.
WWI was known for which type of warfare?
Trench warfare
The assassination of which political figure sparked the beginning of WWI?
Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary
What does the word "amphibious" mean?
In regards to warfare, it means that attacks occured both at sea and on land.
Define conscription
When a government forces, through law, citizens to join the military.
WWI was also known as..
The War to End All Wars
The alliance made up of Russia, UK and France was known as...
The Triple Entente
Which member of the "Black Hand" murdered the Arch Duke, sparking the beginning of WWI?
Gavrilo Princip
In which modern country did the Galipolli campaign take place?
Turkey (formerly the Ottoman Empire)
Name three reasons a person might enlist
Guilt, fear, money, shame, adventure, escape etc.
Define propaganda
Biased messages used to persuade an audience toward a particular action or ideology
The Triple Alliance was made up of which 3 nations?
Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy
Define militarism
When nations build and maintain a strong military.
Name some reasons the Galipolli campaign failed.
Australians landed on the wrong beach, the enemy had higher ground and were well prepared, soldiers had to storm the beach under heavy gunfire, soldiers had to dig trenches for cover.
Name three reasons a government might impose conscription.
To replenish soldiers, to stand with allied nations, to defend our your nation etc.
What treaty brought an official end to WWI?
The Treaty of Versailles
Describe the living conditions of men in the trenches.
Trench foot, mud, cold, wet, blood, faeces, urine, rats, gunfire, corpses, starvation.
How did nationalism contribute to the start of WWI?
Citizens felt intense pride in their nations and villainised other culutres.
What does ANZAC stand for?
Australia and New Zealand Army Corps
Identify why an indigenous Australian would enlist in the military during WWI
Respect, money, equality, to defend their land.
Define imperialism
Nations extending their power by taken territories from foreign nations