Causes: WWI
Name one of the M.A.I.N. causes of World War I
1. Militarism
2. Alliances
3. Imperialism
4. Nationalism
The Treaty of Versailles was especially hard on this country.
Germany
Which country did Franz Ferdinand belong to?
Archduke of Austria-Hungary
What event triggered WW1?
assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
When did WW1 end?
11 Nov 1918
In WW1, which 3 countries made up the Triple Entente?
France, Britain and Russia
Name 1 of the countries that was a part of the Allied Powers
1. Great Britain
2. France
3. USA
What is the name of the man who assassinated Franz Ferdinand?
Gavrilo Princip
World War 1 was officially ended with the signing of this treaty.
Treaty of Versailles
Which was had a higher number of deaths?
WW2
If it was a Serbian who shot and killed an Austro-Hungarian, why did Germany, Russia, France and Great Britain become involved in a war?
Account for why EACH of those countries became involved
Because of the alliance systems!
Germany had an alliance with Austria-Hungary. So when Austria-Hungary attacked Serbia, Germany had to come to it's defence. Russia had to come to Serbia's defence so then England and France got involved.
Outline the 3 ways that Germany was affected as a result of the Treaty of Versaille
Territorial, Military and Economic
Who was the leader of Italy during WW2?
Mussolini
The rapid series of battles that the Allied forces won was called the what?
The 100 Day Offensive
What was the name of the last person that was killed in WW1?
Henry Gunther
Define militarism
The belief that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
Explain why it was easy for Hitlet to rise to power
He was a great orator, Germans had lost faith in their govt fue to the Treaty
What was Hitler's position in the German govt in 1933 after President Paul von Hindenburg's death?
Chancellor
What key event lead to Australia getting seriously involved in WW2?
Bonus points if you can say why
Fall of Singapore
Because key British naval ships destroyed and the war was getting close to Australia
How did the Germans attack Sydney Cove?
with 2 midget submarines
Define Imperialism
A policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonisation, use of military force, or other means.
Define facism, must say a 3 factors
Dictator in power and makes all the decisions
Uses the military to enforce law
Media is controlled by the governmen
Who was the Prime Minister of Australia during WW1 when Britain called our troops to fight?
Prime Minister Andrew Fischer
Why is the Battle of Gallipol significan for Australia?
Trenches in France - what unique event occurred in December 1914?