Reasons for WW1
Name two long-term causes of World War I.
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism and nationalism
Give one personal reason many Australians volunteered to enlist in 1914.
Adventure, travel
In which year did the Gallipoli campaign begin?
1915
What was “No Man’s Land”?
The area between opposing trenches.
What year did WW1 end?
1918
which assassination directly triggered World War I?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary.
How did loyalty to Britain influence Australian enlistment?
Many felt a duty to defend the British Empire.
Which countries fought alongside Australia at Gallipoli?
NZ and Britain
Why were trenches built in zig-zag patterns?
To reduce damage from explosions and limit enemy fire.
What was the Treaty of Versailles?
The peace treaty that officially ended WW1.
Explain how nationalism contributed to the start of WW1.
Countries wanted to assert dominance and independence.
What was the role of propaganda in increasing enlistment?
Posters encouraged patriotism and shamed men into joining.
What was the main goal of the Gallipoli campaign?
To capture the Dardanelles and open a supply route to Russia.
What were “duckboards” used for in trenches?
To keep soldiers’ feet dry and prevent trench foot.
What was the armistice, and when was it signed?
The agreement to stop fighting, signed 11 November 1918.
How did the alliance system increase the scale of WW1?
Local conflicts drew in multiple countries.
Name one financial or career reason for enlistment.
Regular pay or stable work.
Name one challenge Australian soldiers faced at Gallipoli apart from enemy fire.
Disease, poor food, or harsh climate.
Name two common weapons used in trench warfare.
Rifles, machine guns, grenades, or bayonets.
What is meant by “military stalemate” on the Western Front during WW1?
A situation where neither side could make significant advances despite heavy fighting.
Explain the role of imperialism in starting WW1.
Rival empires competed for colonies and resources, causing tensions.
Why did some Indigenous Australians enlist despite discriminatory laws?
Desire for equal treatment, adventure, or patriotism.
Why is the Gallipoli campaign considered significant in Australian history?
It shaped the ANZAC legend and national identity.
Describe the conditions soldiers lived in inside the trenches.
Muddy, cramped, unsanitary, rat-infested, and under constant threat.
How did the entry of the United States into WW1 in 1917 affect the outcome?
Provided fresh troops, resources, and morale boost, tipping the balance in favour of the Allies.