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In what year did WWI start?
1901
1945
1914
1939
Who was assassinated in 1914, sparking the beginning of the war?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What does ANZAC stand for?
Australian & New Zealand Army Corps
Who were the 3 main countries in the Triple Entente?
France, United Kingdom, Russia
Who were the 3 main countries in the Triple Alliance?
German Empire, Austro-Hungarian Empire, Italy
Name 1 reason Australia joined the fight in WWI.
Strong loyalty to Britain, Adventure and Excitement, National Pride.
When did ANZACS land at Gallipoli?
25 April 1915.
Name 1 challenge faced by soldiers at Gallipoli.
Steep cliffs, little water, extreme heat/cold.
Where was the Western Front?
Across France & Belgium
Name 1 challenge faced by soldiers in the trenches.
Lice, disease, rats, gunfire, boredom, shellshock (PTSD).
Name 1 way Australians at home supported soldiers in the war.
Raising money, knitting socks, sending care packages, taking more roles in the workplace.
What does 'conscription' mean?
Being forced by law to join the army.
TRUE OR FALSE: Australians voted 'YES' to introduce conscription during WWI.
FALSE: There were 2 national votes (referendums) on conscription, both were defeated - Australian's voted no.
Where did ANZAC soldiers first fight in WWI?
Gallipoli
America
France
Germany
About how many Australians enlisted in WWI?
416 000
20 000
213 000
60 000
Around how many Australian soldiers died in WWI?
416 000
156 000
20 000
60 000
