Year 9 T3 — History

Alliances

Binding obligations between countries

Allied Powers

Britain, France, Russia, Italy, U.S.

Central Powers

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria, Serbia

ANZAC Legend

National myth of ANZAC courage and sacrifice shaped by Gallipoli

Assassination of Franz Ferdinand

Trigger event that set off the chain reaction into war

Conscription

Mandatory enlistment

Dardanelles Campaign

Allied attempt to defeat the Ottomans that led to Gallipoli

Imperialism

Competition for colonies that increased rivalry between major powers

Militarism

Belief in strong armed forces and readiness for war

Nationalism

Intense national pride fuelling competition, independence movements, and hostility

Ottoman Empire

Central Powers nation whose defence shaped the Gallipoli campaign

Propaganda

Government messaging used to influence opinion and boost enlistment

Shell Shock

Psychological trauma from combat

Stalemate

Deadlock where neither side could advance

Total War

Entire society mobilised for the war effort

Trench Warfare

Defensive fighting from trenches

Triple Alliance

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

Triple Entente

Britain, France, Russia

War Precautions Act

Australian law expanding government control

Western Front

Main European battlefield