Causes of World War I (MAIN)
What does the M in MAIN stand for?
Militarism
What were trenches?
Long ditches used by soldiers for protection.
What does the C in COMBAT stand for?
Content
Which court hears most criminal cases?
Magistrates' Court
Name one right of the accused.
Right to legal representation, right to silence, right to a fair trial, etc.
What does the A in MAIN stand for?
Alliances
What was No Man's Land?
The area between opposing trenches.
What does the O in COMBAT stand for?
Origin
Who decides if the accused is guilty or not guilty in a jury trial?
Jury
Name one right of a victim.
Victim impact statement, support services, information about the case, etc.
Which event triggered World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What was shell shock?
A psychological condition caused by the stress of war.
What type of source is a diary written by a soldier during WW1?
Primary source
What is the role of a judge?
To manage the courtroom, ensure the law is followed and determine the sentence.
What is an appeal?
A request for a higher court to review a decision made by a lower court.
What type of weapon caused soldiers to wear gas masks during World War I?
Poison gas (or mustard gas).
Name one problem soldiers faced in the trenches.
Mud, rats, disease, lice, poor food etc.
Why might a propaganda poster be biased?
It is designed to persuade people.
What is the role of a witness?
To give evidence to the court.
What is a precedent?
A legal decision from a previous case that can guide future cases.
Explain how alliances helped cause World War I.
Countries were drawn into the war because they had promised to support their allies.
Why was trench warfare difficult?
Neither side could easily advance and soldiers faced dangerous conditions.
What is the difference between a primary and secondary source?
Primary sources were created at the time; secondary sources are created later.
Why are appeals important?
They help correct mistakes and improve fairness.
Why are appeals important to the legal system?
They help correct mistakes and improve fairness in the legal system.