Overview
Define an empire
an extensive group of states or countries ruled over by a single monarch, an oligarchy, or a sovereign state.
When did Australia join WWI?
1914
Define genocide
Deliberate or systematic mass murder of people based on their race, ethnicity, religion and culture.
Define Imperialism
The process of gaining and maintaining control over other countries, regions or territories for economic or strategic (military) reasons
What does MOCCA stand for?
Motive, Origin, Context, Content and Audience
How many times did Australia hold referendums on conscription during World War I? What were the results of these referendums?
2 and both were defeated
Why was WWI different to preceding wars?
Fought across larger areas, unique demands and conditions, taction's and strategies, emergence of new technologies, air and under sea.
Define Darwinism
Charles Darwin species of organisms evolve though a process called ‘natural selection’, impacts individual’s ability to compete, survive and pass on to others
What European Powers controlled most of overseas territories in 1750?
Britain, France, Spain and Portugal
What was Kristallnacht and when did it take place?
9-10 November 1938 – Attack on Jewish homes, businesses and synagogues across Germany and Austria
Explain what concentration camps were and why they were set up during World War II.
Used as physical labour and mining and road building. Extermination camps.
Define Socialism
Government systems play a critical role in allocating resources and the distribution of wealth.
Why did people move from one region to another?
Transportation of slaves, convicts and movement of free settlers. To expand lands and ruling area.
What were the MAIN causes of WWI?
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism
What does Blitzkrieg mean?
German term meaning lightning war, military tactic that involved launching sudden, intense attacks on enemies and group troops.
Define Egalitarianism
Social and political theory that promotes the idea of equal opportunity among all people, regardless of their position within society.
Why did 'free settlers' leave their homes and migrate across the globe in the 18th-19th century?
Safety and better opportunities for families.
Cheap or free land grants.
Escape poverty, famine or political upheaval.
Three original members of the Triple Entente?
Britain, France and Russia
What was known as the 'bloodiest battle' of the Pacific War?
The Battle of Okinawa
Define Chartism
Created by the working class to be able to support the attainment of political rights and influence. They publicly declared this through public meetings and pamphlets.