Causes of WW1 - Powder Keg
What does the 'M' stand for when talking about the M.A.I.N causes of World War One?
Militarism
A) Sarajevo (In Bosnia and Herzegovonia)
B) Belegrade (Serbia)
C) Budapest (Hungary)
A) Sarajevo (In Bosnia and Herzegovonia)
To enlist means:
A) Being forced to serve in the armed service
B) To enrol for armed service
B) To enrol for armed service
Which country changed alliances part way through the war?
A) Australia
B) Italy
C) Spain
B) Italy
What year did the Gallipoli campaign occur?
1915
What does the 'A' stand for when talking about the M.A.I.N causes of World War One and give one example.
An alliance is an association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.
ie. Britain and France were in an alliance
Who assassinated the heir to the Austro-Hungarian Empire?
Hint: 'Gav' + royal
Gavrilo Princip
What promise did Australian leaders make to Britain?
Soldiers to help fight overseas
What year did WW1 begin?
1914
How many months was the Gallipoli campaign?
8 months
What does the 'I' stand for when talking about the M.A.I.N causes of World War One and explain why it causes TENSION.
Imperialism is a policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means.
Particular goal to gain territory - this caused tension as it was a race between countries - asserting dominance over one other.
Who was assassinated which was considered the 'spark' that set off the powder keg of WW1? (need correct spelling to get it right)
Archduke __________ ___________
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Why did Australia get involved in WW1?
- Alliances, help the 'mother country', guarantee British support of Australian interests in the future
The Western Front was approximately how long?:
A) 100km
B) 300km
C) 500km
D) 700km
D) 700km
What 3 characteristics or traits are the ANZAC soldiers remembered for?
Hint:
1. B________________
2. C________________
3. M________________
1. Bravery
2. Courage
3. Mateship
___________________ declared war on _____________ when they did not meet their demands, starting WW1.
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia.
Opinions about Australia being involved in WW1 were divided, some people happy, others not. Name one argument that people used to express their desire to NOT support Britain in war.
Australian workers will be killed
The war in Europe is none of our business
War is purely the slaughtering of young men, making many widows and orphans
What does an arms race mean?
When two or more groups compete in military superiority (concerning production of weapons, the growth of a military, and the aim of superior military technology)
State 2 reasons for the failure of the Gallipoli campaign
Any of:
1. The Turks doubled the defensive forces and dug them into strong positions on the hills overlooking the beaches
2. After the failed Naval attack by the British, they were able to prepare for another invasion (lack of surprise)
3. Not enough weapons/munitions were supplied by the British government
What is the Victoria Cross?
The highest British Commonwealth award for the most conspicuous bravery in the presence of the enemy.
Albert Jacka was awarded a Victoria Cross because of his bravery at Gallipoli. Some soldiers who fought with Jacka said he did so many brave things, he should have won many Victoria Crosses.
The aim of the Gallipoli campaign was for the British to capture the ____________________________. (narrow, natural strait and internationally significant waterway in northwestern Turkey)
Dardanelles