Assassination
What is the name of the man who was assassinated, ultimately starting WW1?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What was the deadliest weapon during WW1?
Machine Gun
Why do we wear poppies on Anzac Day?
Poppies grew wild on the battle fields in France.
What is one reason Indigenous People were eager to enlist for the First World War?
- To defend their country
- To prove themselves equal in worth and skill
- In the hopes of improved treatment when they returned home
- To travel the world and earn money
Why did Austria declare war on Serbia?
Because Serbia refused to give Austria permission to investigate the assasination of Arch Duke Ferdinand.
Who was the Archduke? Why was he important?
He was the heir to the Austrian throne.
What does Nationalism mean?
Nationalism is when people have strong pride and loyalty toward their country.
It can mean believing your country is better than others and wanting it to be independent or powerful.
What does the acronym ANZAC stand for?
Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
What is the estimated number of Indigenous Australians who served in WW1?
1000 Indigenous Australians are estimated to have served during WW1.
What year did WW1 begin?
28 July 1914
What was the name of the organisation that planned to assassinate the Archduke?
The Black Hand
What is an Alliance?
An alliance is an agreement or partnership between countries to help and protect each other.
What was the first major conflict that the ANZACs were involved in?
Gallipoli Campaign
Did the treatment of Indigenous people improve once they returned home from serving in the war and provide an example.
No. Indigenous ex-servicemen received little public or private support. They were denied access to soldier settlement schemes.
What year did WW1 end?
11 November 1918
Why did the Black Hand want to assassinate the Archduke?
Because of his perceived threat to Serbian independence
What does MAIN stand for?
M – Militarism
A – Alliances
I – Imperialism
N – Nationalism
Why is Anzac Day celebrated on the 25th of April each year?
It was the day that the ANZACs first landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula in 1915.
Why weren't Indigenous Australians allowed to enlist?
Because of the Defence Act 1909 prevented people from enlisting if they were 'not substantially of European origin or descent'.
Why was Australia involved in WW1?
Britain declared war against Germany in August 1914. As Australia is under the rule of the British Empire, they automatically entered the war when Britain did.
What is the name of the man who assassinated the Archduke and his wife?
Gavrilo Princip
What is Imperialism?
Imperialism is when a powerful country takes control of weaker countries or lands to build an empire.
How many ANZACs died on the first day at Gallipoli?
2000
Due to the increased need for more troops, how was the Defence Act 1909 altered?
In 1917, the Defence Act was altered to allow 'Half-casts' to enlist. Meaning that Indigenous soldiers needed one parent of 'suitable European descent'.
What 4 countries were initially involved in the start of WW1?
Austria & Germany, Serbia & Russia