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What was one of the immediate causes of WWI?
What was one of the immediate causes of WWI?
The Triple Alliance consisted of France, Russia, and Britain.
The Triple Alliance consisted of France, Russia, and Britain.
False
Name one of the two main alliances during WWI.
Name one of the two main alliances during WWI.
Triple Entente or Triple Alliance
Men felt a strong sense of ______ to protect their country.
Men felt a strong sense of ______ to protect their country.
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Which of the following was NOT a cause of increased tensions leading to WWI?
Which of the following was NOT a cause of increased tensions leading to WWI?
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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What motivated men to join the army due to economic factors?
What motivated men to join the army due to economic factors?
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Pals Battalions allowed men to enlist separately and promote individuality.
Pals Battalions allowed men to enlist separately and promote individuality.
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What motivated pacifists to oppose war?
What motivated pacifists to oppose war?
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Socialists viewed the war as a means for capitalist gain.
Socialists viewed the war as a means for capitalist gain.
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What was the Military Service Act of 1916?
What was the Military Service Act of 1916?
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German troops were accused of committing atrocities in ______.
German troops were accused of committing atrocities in ______.
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Match the year with the significant event related to World War I:
Match the year with the significant event related to World War I:
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What was a significant challenge faced by soldiers during trench warfare?
What was a significant challenge faced by soldiers during trench warfare?
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The Christmas Truce of 1914 involved fighting between British and German soldiers.
The Christmas Truce of 1914 involved fighting between British and German soldiers.
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What role did women take on during World War I?
What role did women take on during World War I?
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The area between opposing trenches was known as ______.
The area between opposing trenches was known as ______.
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Match the term with its definition:
Match the term with its definition:
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Which battle is known for causing massive losses without significant gain for both sides in 1916?
Which battle is known for causing massive losses without significant gain for both sides in 1916?
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Censorship was used to promote negative news about British military failures.
Censorship was used to promote negative news about British military failures.
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What were the main reasons some individuals avoided military service?
What were the main reasons some individuals avoided military service?
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Many women serving in the military worked in ______ factories during WWI.
Many women serving in the military worked in ______ factories during WWI.
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Study Notes
Chapter 1: Why Did Men Volunteer to Fight?
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Alliance System: Countries allied, triggering a chain reaction—one conflict became a global war.
- Triple Entente: France, Russia, and Britain
- Triple Alliance: Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
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Other Causes:
- Nationalism: Intense national pride led to rivalries.
- Imperialism: Competition for colonies and power fuelled tension.
- Militarism: Strong armies and navies made war seem inevitable.
- Assassination: The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand sparked the war.
Motivations for Enlisting
- Duty and Patriotism: Many felt obligated to serve their country.
- Peer Pressure and Social Expectations: Fear of social stigma discouraged conscientious objection.
- Pals Battalions: Enlisting with friends, reducing fear of combat.
- Economic Factors: Steady pay, food, and shelter attracted some.
Chapter 2: Opponents of the War
- Pacifists: Opposed all violence for moral or religious reasons.
- Socialists: Criticized capitalist and imperialist motives.
- Absolutists: Refused war for strong moral reasons as violence.
- Business Reasons: Some men needed their skills in their industries.
- Slackers and Cowards: Avoid enlistment out of fear or avoidance.
Chapter 3: Government Portrayal of Germans
- Propaganda: Posters, films, and news demonized Germans as cruel and ruthless.
- Bryce Commission: Accusations of German atrocities in Belgium.
- Censorship: Suppressed negative news and promoted positive war news.
- Church: Some religious leaders portrayed the war as a moral crusade against Germans.
Chapter 4: The Great War: Outline
- 1914: Germany's invasion of France stalled, leading to a two-front war. Submarine attacks began.
- 1915: Eastern front battles. Trench warfare stalled the western front. Gallipoli campaign failed.
- 1916: Verdun and Somme battles resulted in heavy losses.
- 1917: USA entered the war, Russia withdrew.
- 1918: Final German offensive, Allied counter-offensives, Armistice on 11 November.
Chapter 5: ANZACs and Gallipoli
- ANZACs (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) fought at Gallipoli.
- Gallipoli campaign aimed to defeat the Ottoman Empire.
- Campaign was a failure, with heavy losses for the Allies.
Chapter 6: Trench Warfare: Stalemate
- Trenches: Fortified defenses, providing cover from enemy fire.
- No-man's Land: Area between trenches, deadly space.
- Mining & Artillery: Failed to produce significant shifts.
- "Over the Top": Attacking across no man's land faced intense machine-gun fire.
- Generals' Strategy: Attacks met strong enemy defenses, resulting in high casualties.
Chapter 7: Life in the Trenches
- Daily Life: Soldiers performed tedious tasks like fixing barbed wire.
- Conditions: Mud, flooding, diseases (lice, rats, trench foot, trench fever).
- Hygiene: Poor due to limited facilities.
- Christmas Truce (1914): A brief period of ceasefire.
Chapter 9: Women in the Military Front
- Roles: Women filled positions previously held by men, becoming nurses, clerks, factory workers, and volunteers.
- Nursing: Served as nurses on the front lines and in hospitals.
- Munitions Factories: Worked in factories producing weapons and ammunition.
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Explore the motivations behind men's enlistment in WWI, including nationalism, imperialism, and social factors. This quiz covers the early causes of the war, the alliance system, and the diverse reasons men felt compelled to fight. Understand the complexities that drove individuals to serve during this global conflict.
