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: WW1 or WW2?
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?
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
What Serbian Nationalist GROUP did the assassinator belong to?
The Black Hand
What weapon was used to end the second world war?
The Atomic Bomb
When did the last Japanese soldier surrender?
(hint: it was many year after the war finished)
1974
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
Where in Australia got bombed by the Japanese in WW2?
Darwin (NT)
How did the Germans attack Sydney Cove?
with 2 submarines
Define Imperialism
A policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonisation, use of military force, or other means.
What other 1930s event contributed to WW2? (Hint: 3 words)
The Great Depression
Who was the Prime Minister of Australia during WW1 when Britain called our troops to fight?
(Hint: A_____ F______)
Prime Minister Andrew Fischer
Why is the Battle of Gallipoli significant for Australia?
Key event in Australia's history as the first major battle that the ANZAC's fought.
There was a break in fighting during December 1914 - what was it called?
(Hint: December. Hint: temporary ceasefire)
Christmas Truce.