Causes & Alliances
What does M.A.I.N stand for?
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism
What does ANZAC stand for?
Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.
Name TWO weapons used during WWI.
Artillery, machine guns, poison gas, tanks or rifles.
Give TWO reasons Australian men volunteered to fight in WWI.
Patriotism, loyalty to Britain, adventure, duty or pressure from society.
What was the name of the agreement that brought fighting to an end on the Western Front?
The Armistice.
Which three countries formed the Triple Entente before WWI?
Great Britain
France
Russia
On what date did the Gallipoli landings begin?
25 April 1915
What was the area of land between opposing enemy trenches called?
No Man's Land
What was shell shock?
A condition caused by the psychological trauma of war, which could affect soldiers' mental and physical health.
What was the name of the international organisation established after WWI to help prevent future wars?
The League of Nations.
Who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand, and where did it happen?
Gavrilo Princip; Sarajevo.
Why did Australian men volunteer to enlist in WWI? Give TWO reasons.
Patriotism, loyalty to Britain, a sense of duty, adventure, or the influence of propaganda.
Identify TWO challenges soldiers faced while living in trenches.
Mud, flooding, rats, lice, disease, exhaustion or constant enemy fire.
Explain TWO challenges Aboriginal Australian soldiers faced during or after WWI.
Racial discrimination, restrictions on enlistment, unequal treatment and difficulties accessing benefits or opportunities after returning home.
Which FOUR countries made up the 'Big Four' at the Paris Peace Conference?
Britain, France, the United States and Italy.
What was the main aim of Germany's Schlieffen Plan?
To defeat France quickly before turning to fight Russia, avoiding a war on two fronts.
Explain ONE major challenge Aboriginal Australian soldiers faced during or after WWI.
Examples include discrimination and unequal treatment, including difficulties accessing the same recognition and opportunities as other returned soldiers.
What was the purpose of using poison gas during WWI?
To injure, kill or force enemy soldiers out of their positions.
Explain TWO ways WWI changed the roles of women in Australian society.
Women took on additional jobs and responsibilities while men were away fighting, and many contributed through nursing, fundraising and other war-related work.
Why was Germany unhappy with the Treaty of Versailles? Give THREE reasons.
Germany was excluded from negotiations, had to accept responsibility for war damage, lost territory and colonies, and faced reparations.
Explain the difference between the long-term causes of WWI and the event that triggered the war.
The long-term causes (Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism and Nationalism) created tensions between European countries. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand was the immediate trigger that led to the outbreak of war.
Name TWO places where Australian soldiers fought during WWI, apart from Gallipoli.
Western Front (France/Belgium), Sinai, Palestine or New Guinea.
Explain why trench warfare often resulted in a stalemate on the Western Front.
Trenches protected defending soldiers, while machine guns and artillery made it extremely difficult for attackers to cross No Man's Land. Neither side could easily advance, leading to a stalemate.
In what year was the Department of Repatriation established in Australia to support returned WWI soldiers and their families?
1917. The department provided support to returned soldiers and their families, including assistance with pensions and rehabilitation.
Explain TWO ways WWI contributed to Australia's development in the years following the war.
WWI encouraged the growth of Australian manufacturing and industry. It also contributed to Australia's growing national identity and greater independence in international affairs.