Main causes of WWII
What treaty was signed in 1919 that many Germans felt was unfair?
The Treaty of Versailles
Which city was bombed by the Japanese in February 1942?
Darwin
What army was established that allowed conscription?
Citizens Military Force (CMF) or militia
How many Australians became Prisoners of War during World War II?
Over 31 000
What was the Holocaust?
A term used to describe the murder of the 6 million Jews by the Nazis.
What was the Policy of Appeasement?
France and Britain giving Hitler what he wanted to avoid a war.
Which campaign was started in 1942, as Japanese occupation would threaten Australia significantly?
The Kokoda campaign
Which former German colony was Australia granted control of, allowing soldiers in the CMF to be sent there?
New Guinea
Name one organisation that women joined in World War II.
Women’s Royal Australian Naval Service (WRANS). Australian Women’s Army Service (AWAS). Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF). Australian Women’s Land Army (AWLA). Australian Army Medical Women’s Service (AAMWS)
What was the Führer?
Means “Leader” in German. What Hitler called himself when in full control of Germany.
The invasion of which country led to World War II beginning?
Poland
How many people died during the first bombing of Darwin? (As close as you can get)
280
What ways was propaganda used? List one.
Demonise enemies, justify actions, hide war crimes, raise morale, encourage men to enlist, encourage women to join a wartime service, and get support from home front.
How many Japanese prisoners were involved in the Cowra breakout, and how many Japanese prisoners died?
1100 were involved, 234 died.
What was the Eastern Front?
What the Germans called the area when at war with the Soviet Union (USSR).
Who did Germany sign the 'Rome-Berlin Axis Pact' and 'Anti-Comintern Pact' with?
Italy and Japan
List one experience of soldiers during Kokoda campaign.
Inexperience, difficult terrain, lack of supplies, cannibalism, no prisoners taken, mental collapse, disease, rain, etc
Name one wartime control implemented in World War II.
Reduction of Christmas - New Year holiday, restriction of weekday sporting events, daylight savings, personal identity cards, controls on cost of dresses, rationing of clothing, footwear, tea, butter, sugar, and banning of Communist Party and Australia First Movement.
How many Indigenous Australians enlisted in World War II?
3000, possibly more.
What was Blitzkrieg?
Means ‘Lightning War”. Germany would quickly attack and try and take over a country before they had time to fight back (Blitz).
Who signed the Munich Agreement, and who was excluded?
Germany, Italy, France, and Britain signed the Munich Agreement.
Czechoslovakia was excluded.
Why was the Bombing of Darwin important to Australia?
Impacted Australia's perception of the war, as it was the first attack on mainland Australia. Shattered illusion that we were far from conflict.
What ways was censorship implemented?
Coverage of allied military activities in favourable light, letters were scrutinized, media was used to promote war effort.
What roles and positions were women trained for during World War II?
Highly skilled positions (radar operators, intelligence analysts, developing and operating anti-aircraft gun radars), transport roles, service roles, labour roles, emergency service roles.
What was Fascism?
A political ideology characterised by extreme nationalism, little freedom, and a leader who controlled everything.