Short Term Causes
Which group killed Franz Ferdinand?
The Black Hand
What did the term 'Militarism' refer to?
The belief that a country needs a strong military
The term 'The Great War' refers to...?
World War I
What was the primary characteristic of trench warfare?
Static, defensive positions
What were soldiers exposed to in the trenches?
Gunfire, disease, gas attacks,
Which nation issued an ultimatum to Serbia after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Austria-Hungary
What was the Triple Entente?
A pact between France, Russia, and Britain
By 1918, what % of young Australian males (18- 44) had enlisted?
Just under 40%
What was 'No Man's Land'?
The area between opposing trenches
What was one weapons invention used during WW1?
Tanks
Mustard Gas
Machine Guns
Zepplins
U-Boats
What was Serbia's response to the Austro-Hungarian ultimatum?
Accepted all terms except for foreign investigation
Which countries were part of the Central Powers?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
What was one of the intial requirements to join the Australian Army?
Between 18-38
Above 5'6
A chest measurement of at least 34 inches (86cms).
Which country used U-boats to attack Allied ships?
Germany
What were the like in tanks in World War I?
They were heavily armoured but prone to getting stuck
What day was Franz Ferdinand killed on?
June 28th, 1914
Nationalism in pre-World War I Europe led to...?
Increased tension and competition between nations
Did Opposition Leader Andrew Fisher support Australia entering WW1?
Yes, but only if international arbitration failed
What psychological condition, now known as PTSD, affected many soldiers in World War I?
Shell shock
What was the main goal of a naval blockade?
To stop supplies from reaching the enemy
Which person killed Franz Ferdinand?
Gavrilo Princip
The alliances formed before World War I were intended to...?
Ensure mutual protection among nations
Who was the Prime Minister that supported Australia's entry into WW1?
Prime Minister Joseph Cook
What role did airplanes initially serve in World War I?
Reconnaissance
What was the Red Baron's real name?
Manfred von Richthofen