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What is Communism
The belief of equal opportunities for everyone
Why was the US wary of Vietnam?
What does M.A.I.N Stand for?
Militarism
Alliance
Imperialism
Nationalism
Define Imperialism
The belief/strategy that power is influenced and promoted by colonisation, using military strength
Why Did Germany want an Empire?
They wanted to rival established colonial powers(e.g, Britain, France) after they improved infrastructures by 1913(Began after the unification in 1871), and wanted economic and military dominance in Europe(Initiated by Kaiser Wilhelm II)
Why were European Countries Competing for colonies?
For power and military dominance, making it hard to achieve strategic encirclement for other countries and nationalism
What is Nationalism
Where a country believes that it’s culture and traditions are superior to other’s
Why was Serbia’s Nationalism Important?
I caused the protest against Austria-Hungary, a catalyst for WW1, the uprising against Ottoman rule and the collapse of the federal/public institution
Define Militarism
The belief that power is asserted with manpower and artillery advantage
How did Germany and Britain compete militarily?
Competed through a high-stakes naval arms race before World War I and through an air and sea technology advancement during World War II
What was the Naval Army race?
Competitive military buildup between 2 or more countries advancing in the construction of warships to see who is superior in power.
Define Alliances
A union of 2 or more countries coming together for peace among each other or for mutual benefits
What are the Benefits of an Alliance?
What are the drawbacks of an Alliance?
How can Alliances escalate a small war?
Because a fighting country will disturb allies that will join the fight
What is The Triple Alliance?
What is the Triple Entente?
What is the Vietnam War?
What are 4 Contribution factors to Growing Opposition/Protest To the War?
Consciption
Casualties
Television & Media
Anti-war Protest
Define Conscription
Why did Casualties Evoke Protest During the War?
Why did Media Evoke Protest During the Protest??
Why did Anti-War Protests Evoke Protest during the War?
What is the Domino Theory?
Why was Australia involved in the Vietnam War?
What is the Iron Curtain
What is Capitalism
Economic system characterised by production, distribution and profit of marketing
What is a Proxy War?
What is an Example of a Proxy War?
What is Containment?
The US is attempting to limit the spread of communism
What is an example of Containment?
What was the Nuclear Arms Race?
What is an Example of the Nuclear Arms Race?
What are Global Organisations?
Examples of Global Organisations
What is the White Australia Policy?
Legislation where non-European and non-British are restricted to Australia to keep a white people dominant nation.
What happened during the France Prussian War?
Why was Germany involved in the Franco-Prussian War
What was the Tension in Austria-Hungary?
Why was Balkan Known as the Powder King of Europe?
What happened during the Russo-Japanese War (1904 - 1905)
How did the Russo-Japanese War affect Russia and Japan
Who killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand? When?
June 28 1914
Why was Archduke Franz Ferdinand Important to WW1?
How did the death of Archduke Franz Ferdinand cause global conflict?
Austria-Hungary blamed Serbia, and Allied countries of Austria-Hungary joined
What is the significance of the Western Front in WW1
What was the Gallopi Campaign?
Why did the Gallopi Campaign Fail?
Why was the Gallipoli Important To the National Identity of Australia and New Zealand?
When Did WW1 occur?
July 28 1814
How Did the Battle of Verdum (21st Feb 1916) Impact WW1?
How did the Battle of Somme (1st July 1916) Impact WW1?
Define Stalement
Where combat comes to a halt due to scarcity or no advantage
What were the Differences of the Western & Eastern front In terms of Fighting Conditions & Tactics?
What is the Schlieffen Plan?
What was the purpose of the Schlieffen Plan?
What is the Battle of Mane?
When was the first Battle of Mane and what happened?
5th September 1914
Why was the first Battle of Mane fought?
What is a Trench Warefare?
What Are features of a Trench Warfare?
What is the ‘No man’s land’?
Why Were Military Leaders Responsible for the High Casualties?
Why did Technology Favour Defenders rather than Attackers?
Why Did The US Join the WW1? What was the impact?
What were the Main Challenges Soldiers Faced In Trench Warfare?
How did Artillery Impact The Tactics Used During WW1
What are the challenges in the Battle of WW1?
What Powers did the War Precautions Act Give The Government? (1914)
What is Globalisation?
Is the process by which countries become increasingly connected
What Year is considered the Beginning of the modern Global Era?
19th century (1945)
What are the ways countries have become more connected since 1945
International institution
Global Trade
International security
Share of technology
Access to supply
what is the Importance to Consider Different Perspective When Studying History/
It allows an unbiased and accurate understanding of the past for both sides
Why is 1945 Important in History?
Due to many countries beginning to politically advance, exchange blueprints and rebuild the social system and infrastructures, as they had to pick sides(Soviet Union vs. the United States)
What were the impacts caused by the WW2?
Positive
Alliances
Advancement of technology
Negative
Lack of food supply
Loss of homes
60-70 million casualties
What is the United nation?
An international organisation formed in 1945 to advance human rights, aid humanitarian efforts, and promote long-term development
Why was the United Nations Created?
It was used to maintain international peace and security after they were unable to prevent the global conflict
What Countries Became the World’s Major Power after 1945?
Soviet Union and the Unites States
What were the differences between the US & SU during the Cold War?
Soviet Union
They stole the blueprint for nuclear weapons from the US
Believed in communism and independent economic beliefs
Unites States
Was the original creator of nuclear weapons, already having a base to make advanced technology
They supported democracy and economic beliefs
How did WW2 Benefit International Cooperation
Due to migrations, countries wanted to cooperate for international security
Advances in the economy
Allowed help with welfare, supplies and food
Establishing human rights
Why did Globalisation Increase after 1945
The United States wants more people to unite for population. Increasing technology, innovation and new inventions that can be shared around.
How did Communication Technology Contribute to Globalisation
The technology originating from one area, with its convenience it gives opportunity for international advertisement, allowing information to be shared.
How did International Trade connect Countries?
Allowed access to supplies, products, resources they cannot produce,
Expansion of national borders
Development of multiple operations in different countries
Benefits and Challenges of Globalisation
Benefits
Economic Growth
Cultural exchange
Sharing technology and innovation
Challenges
Income inequality
Not enough job opportunities
Economic vulnerability
Why was technology developed rapidly after 1945?
Scientific discoveries influenced civilian lives after the war. Artillery was reused as basic civilian technology, advancing economic growth and national power.
Why Was Space Technology Important During the Cold War
It was meant to show superiority in the advancement of technology - The Soviet Union launched the first satellite into space +(e.g Improved communication, weather forecasting, navigation)
Why Was Transport Changed After 1945
Jet aircraft (originally an experimental machine, but later used for stealth and fast-flight tasks)
Container shipping (originally, transporting containers was done manually, but later it was easier due to the ships)
Define Public Health
Actions taken to protect and improve the health of communities
Why were antibodies an important medical development?
Used to treat bacterial infections and others by targeting and neutralising diseases(making it easier to study infections), important for hospitals, surgery and emergency medicine
What were the improvements for Hospitals After 1945
Newly advanced equipment allowed efficient diagnosis and treatment,
Technology that detected health problems
Successful organ transplants
Specialised research laboratories
Better room conditions(e.g, tech that gets rid of airborne pathogens, air conditioning, control of temperature)
Why is Access to Healthcare Unequal around the world?
It is due to socio-economic factors (making it unaffordable), the environment, systematic barriers and technology factors