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What does 'No Man’s Land' refer to in the context of warfare?
What does 'No Man’s Land' refer to in the context of warfare?
Patriotism is defined as a lack of concern for one's country.
Patriotism is defined as a lack of concern for one's country.
False
What is a pacifist?
What is a pacifist?
A person who is against violence in all circumstances.
The practice of using ideas to persuade people, often with misleading information, is called _____ .
The practice of using ideas to persuade people, often with misleading information, is called _____ .
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Match the terms to their correct definitions:
Match the terms to their correct definitions:
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What was the public perception of conscientious objectors during the time?
What was the public perception of conscientious objectors during the time?
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The Bryce Commission interviewed many witnesses to verify the reports of German atrocities.
The Bryce Commission interviewed many witnesses to verify the reports of German atrocities.
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What was the primary goal of the government's propaganda efforts before conscription?
What was the primary goal of the government's propaganda efforts before conscription?
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Conscription refers to __________ military service.
Conscription refers to __________ military service.
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How many Belgian civilians were reported to have died during the German advance into Belgium?
How many Belgian civilians were reported to have died during the German advance into Belgium?
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Match the term with its definition:
Match the term with its definition:
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What was a common consequence faced by Belgian civilians during the German advances?
What was a common consequence faced by Belgian civilians during the German advances?
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The government made considerable efforts to verify the truth behind reports of German atrocities.
The government made considerable efforts to verify the truth behind reports of German atrocities.
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What was the Military Service Act introduced in January 1916?
What was the Military Service Act introduced in January 1916?
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All conscientious objectors (COs) agreed to do some form of service during the war.
All conscientious objectors (COs) agreed to do some form of service during the war.
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How many men were registered as conscientious objectors (COs)?
How many men were registered as conscientious objectors (COs)?
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Pacifists are individuals who are against __________ in all circumstances.
Pacifists are individuals who are against __________ in all circumstances.
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Which group of men believed the war was being fought for the benefit of wealthy factory owners?
Which group of men believed the war was being fought for the benefit of wealthy factory owners?
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Match the following types of conscientious objectors to their descriptions:
Match the following types of conscientious objectors to their descriptions:
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Men who ran small businesses faced difficulties if they or their employees __________.
Men who ran small businesses faced difficulties if they or their employees __________.
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Pacifist Christians were the only group that registered as conscientious objectors.
Pacifist Christians were the only group that registered as conscientious objectors.
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What event triggered the start of World War I?
What event triggered the start of World War I?
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Militarism had no impact on the tensions leading to World War I.
Militarism had no impact on the tensions leading to World War I.
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Name one reason why men volunteered to fight in World War I.
Name one reason why men volunteered to fight in World War I.
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The two main alliance groups in World War I were the __________ and the __________.
The two main alliance groups in World War I were the __________ and the __________.
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Match the following causes of World War I with their descriptions:
Match the following causes of World War I with their descriptions:
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Which of the following was NOT a reason why some men resisted enlisting?
Which of the following was NOT a reason why some men resisted enlisting?
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Pals’ Battalions consisted of soldiers who did not know each other.
Pals’ Battalions consisted of soldiers who did not know each other.
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What did women hand out to men who resisted enlisting in the war?
What did women hand out to men who resisted enlisting in the war?
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The assassination of the heir to the Austrian throne occurred on __________.
The assassination of the heir to the Austrian throne occurred on __________.
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What was one anticipated outcome of the war when men initially enlisted?
What was one anticipated outcome of the war when men initially enlisted?
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Study Notes
World War 1 - Causes and Motivations
- World War 1 resulted from decades of escalating tensions among major European powers, culminating in the formation of two opposing alliance groups.
- The Triple Alliance comprised Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy, while the Triple Entente consisted of Britain, France, and Russia.
- France's desire for revenge against Germany stems from Germany's seizure of French territories in the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871).
- Great Britain was concerned about Germany's naval strength.
- Russia feared German influence in the Balkans (Southeast Europe).
- A major event triggering the war was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, in June 1914.
- The assassination led Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia, activating the complex alliance system and drawing other major powers into the conflict. Within a week, Britain and France were at war with Austria-Hungary and Germany.
- Numerous men volunteered in 1914 and 1916 to fight due to patriotic sentiments, a sense of duty, the desire for adventure (escaping poverty or prison), and the hope of camaraderie in "Pals Battalions."
- British propaganda and nationalistic fervor played a role in motivating men to join the military. Germans were depicted negatively as "Beastly Huns."
World War 1 - Motivations for Opposing the War
- Initially, men volunteered to fight; however, as the war continued, many reasons to oppose the war arose.
- Some men opposed the war for religious or moral reasons.
- Others opposed the war for economic or social reasons. For instance, factory workers were reluctant to fight, believing it profited only wealthy factory owners.
- Conscientious objectors were men who refused to fight for moral or religious reasons.
- During the war, conscription (mandatory military service) was implemented as sufficient volunteers were not available. The Military Service Act (1916) exempt those with a valid conscientious objection from immediate military service.
- Men who opposed the war for practical reasons, such as running small businesses or having family responsibilities, were not always well-received.
World War 1 - Propaganda and Censorship
- The government used propaganda to motivate men to volunteer for military service.
- German atrocities were often exaggerated in propaganda, but there was little scrutiny of these claims, especially by groups like the Bryce Commission, which led to a widespread public desire for revenge against Germany.
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Explore the intricate causes and motivations behind World War 1, including the formation of alliances and the tensions that led to conflict. Understand the impact of key events such as the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and the role of major powers in the war's outbreak.
