World War 1 - 1
What is an Alliance?
A union formed between countries for shared benefit.
What does ANZAC day represent?
Aa day of remembrance and gratitude for the service and sacrifice of Australians and New Zealanders in all conflicts, wars, and peacekeeping operations.
What does ANZAC stand for?
Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
Why did Australia support Great Britain in 1914?
Great Britain was the ‘Mother Country’ and as a dominion, Australia felt completed to support them as an ally.
When did WWI end?
11th of November, 1918
What countries made up the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy, Ottoman Empire
What countries made up the Triple Entente?
France, Great Britain, Russia, U.S.
The other name for the Triple Alliance?
Central Powers
What was the main style of warfare in WW1?
Trench warfare.
What is the other name for the Triple Entente?
The Allies
What are 2 of the M.A.I.N. causes of World War One?
- Militarism
- Alliances
- Nationalism
- Imperialism
- Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What is a stalemate?
A deadlock in which neither side is strong enough to defeat the other
On which day, month, and year did the first ANZAC troops land at Gallipoli?
25th April 1915
Where did the ANZAC's train for WW1?
What is No Man's Land?
The area of land in between opposing trenches
What is Militarism?
A belief that a strong military force should be kept and used aggressively to defend or promote national interests
Explain what a "Theatre of War" is.
A geographical area where military operations occur
What is Nationalism?
Loyalty and pride in your nation or people and can be accompanied by feelings of superiority over other nations?
Why was leaving Gallipoli in December 1915 considered a success?
40,000 troops left quietly with only two casualties.
Why was there a conscription debate in WW1 in Australia?
To discuss compulsory military service for Australian men
What was the agreement to stop fighting called?
Armistice
In August 1915, the British decided that the stalemate at Gallipoli needed to be broken. The proposal was to land troops at Suvla Bay, north of Anzac Cove. The following battles were used as a diversion by the Anzac troops.
a. Lone Pine and the Nek
b. Cape Helles and Krithia
c. Lone Tree and Narrow Nek
a. Lone Pine and the Nek
Name three values shown by the ANZACs that created the ANZAC legend and Australia’s national identity.
Courage, mateship, humour and resilience
Which empire was defending their homeland against the attacks at Gallipoli
Ottoman Empire (Turkey)
Define Imperialism
A system where a powerful nation controls and exploits one or more colonies.