World War 1 - 1
What is an Alliance?
A union formed between countries for shared benefit.
Who was Austalia's Prime Minister during WW1?
Billy Hughes
What does ANZAC stand for?
Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
What is the Treaty of Versailles?
One of the treaties that ended the First World War; it put harsh rules on Germany.
When did the WW1 end?
11th of November, 1918
Who were The Triple Alliance (The bad guys)?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire
Who were the Allies?
France, Great Britain, Russia,.
Why did America join the war?
German U-boats attacked American supply ships
What was the main style of warfare in WW1?
Trench warfare.
Where are the two main places Australia fought in WWI?
Gallipoli and the Western Front
Why did the British Navy want to go through the Dardanelles/ Why did Australia go to Gallipoli in the first place?
To get resources to Russian troops.
What is a stalemate?
A deadlock in which neither side is strong enough to defeat the other
What was the main role of women who went to war?
Nurses - medics
Where did the ANZAC's train for WW1?
Who won the battle of Gallipoli?
The Ottoman Empire
What is Militarism?
A belief that a strong military force should be kept and used aggressively to defend or promote national interests
What role did Australian women play in WWI?
Women served as nurses on the frontlines and joined the Homefront, creating things necessary for the war and for the people back home.
What is Nationalism
loyalty and pride in your nation or people and can be accompanied by feelings of superiority over other nations.
What is propaganda?
Information produced by governments, presented in such a way as to inspire and spread certain beliefs or opinions
Why is Gallipoli celebrated if it was a military disaster?
Gallipoli was Australia's first military battle as a Federated nation and the courage, mateship and sacrifice shown by the ANZAC's brought Australia together.
What is Armistice?
An agreement to stop fighting.
What is the League of Nations?
A group of countries trying to protect the independence of all countries- small or large. Organization formed after WWI
Where were the two "theatres of war"?
The Eastern and Western Fronts
What are reparations?
Payments to cover damages (in war)
What is Imperialism?
A system where a powerful nation controls and exploits one or more colonies.