WW1
Who were the Axis powers?
Germany, Japan and Italy
What was the country that Germany invaded that started WW2?
How did the Japanese attack Sydney Cove?
With 2 midget submarines
What country is Kokoda in?
Papua New Guinea
What does ANZAC stand for?
Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
Name the M.A.I.N. causes of World War I
1. Militarism
2. Alliances
3. Imperialism
4. Nationalism
Who was the President of USA during most of World War 2?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Where in Australia did the Japanese coduct air raids?
Darwin
Name two other nationalities that were involved on the Kokoda Trail
Papuans and British
Define referendum
when citizens of a country vote on a single political question to enact a major change in law
What event triggered WW1?
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What was Hitler's title?
Führer
What was the result of both the referendums to enact a conscription policy in Australia during WW1?
Australians voted no
Describe 3 challenges that the Australian Army faced on the Kokoda Trail
1. untrained soldiers 2. lack of supplies 3. wet weather and difficult terrain
Define conscription
compulsory enlistment for state service
World War 1 was officially ended with the signing of this treaty.
Treaty of Versailles
What is the name of the place in America that the Japanese bombed?
Pearl Harbour, Hawaii
Who was the commander of the Southwest Pacific theatre?
Douglas Macarthur
Why did the Japanese want to take Port Moresby?
They could see Australia from this point and it was strategic place to attack
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.
Outline 2 terms of the Treaty of Versailles
- Germany was required to pay financial compensation for war damage, later set at 132 billion gold marks
- Germany lost overseas colonies in Africa and the Pacific
- German army limited to 100,000 men with no conscription.
- The Navy was limited, and submarines were banned.
Who was the leader of Italy during World War 2?
Benito Mussolini
Who were the two Australian PMs during WW2?
John Curtin and Robert Menzies
July 1942 – November 1942
What is name of the document that outlines the rules around the treatment of POWs?
The Geneva Convention