History winter 24

Cards (39)

  • What was the primary reason for trench warfare in WWI?
    Neither side could defeat the other
  • Where were trenches primarily built during WWI?
    Along the Western Front
  • What divided the German and Allied trenches?
    No Man's Land
  • What were common conditions in the trenches?
    Muddy, rats, poor rations, loud
  • What sicknesses were common among soldiers in the trenches?
    Trench foot and lice
  • What does "going over the top" refer to?
    Walking towards enemy fire
  • How did comradeship affect soldiers in the trenches?
    Men witnessed friends die or get injured
  • What were the dates of the Battle of the Somme?
    July - November 1916
  • How many British casualties were there in the Battle of the Somme?
    420,000 British casualties
  • What was the total number of casualties in the Battle of the Somme?
    1,118,000 total casualties
  • What problems did soldiers face during the Battle of the Somme?
    Slow movement and easy targets
  • Why did General Haig not change tactics initially?
    Many soldiers were new and inexperienced
  • What was a success of the Battle of the Somme?
    Britain advanced 7 miles
  • How did the Battle of the Somme affect German morale?
    It damaged German morale
  • What was the impact of the Battle of the Somme on the Battle of Verdun?
    Helped relieve pressure on France
  • What does "total war" mean in the context of WWI?
    Everyone was involved in the war effort
  • What does DORA stand for?
    Defence of the Realm Act
  • What restrictions did DORA impose?
    Censorship and control of factories
  • What caused rationing to begin in 1918?
    German U-boats attacked supply ships
  • How many children died due to German air attacks?
    1,500 children died
  • What roles did women take on during WWI?
    Worked as munitions workers and nurses
  • How many men volunteered to join the armed forces?
    2.6 million men volunteered
  • What was introduced in 1916 regarding military service?
    Conscription was introduced
  • Which countries were involved in the global war of WWI?
    Countries with large empires
  • How many soldiers did Britain have from India?
    1.5 million soldiers from India
  • When did the USA join WWI?
    In 1917
  • What event prompted the USA to join WWI?
    Germany attacked a passenger ship
  • What were some theatres of war in WWI?
    Western Front, Eastern Front, Gallipoli
  • What was the initial use of planes in WWI?
    For scouting purposes
  • What was the purpose of tanks in WWI?
    To defend against machine guns
  • What communication method was used in WWI?
    Wireless communication
  • What was the Treaty of Versailles?
    A peace treaty after WWI
  • What were the harsh terms imposed on Germany by the Treaty of Versailles?
    Loss of territory and military reduction
  • How much did Germany have to pay in reparations?
    £6.6 billion
  • What was the War Guilt Clause?
    Germany had to take the blame
  • What new independent countries were formed after WWI?
    Yugoslavia, Poland, Czechoslovakia
  • What happened to empires after WWI?
    They collapsed, including German and Ottoman
  • Economic Development
    The growth of a country's economy, including factors such as GDP, trade, and infrastructure
  • Social Development
    The improvement of living standards, healthcare, education, and social welfare for the population