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Hum History Revision

Year 10 Humanities

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What date is Remembrance Day? 11th November
Who was Billy Hughes? Australia's Prime Minister during World War 1 and he represented Australia at the Treaty of Versailles.
In which decade did Jazz music become popular? 1920's
What does the noun "Wireless" mean? Radio
In the 1930's what did the term "Susso" mean? It referred to the government provided relief (or sustenance) that the unemployed received.
True or False? Did Russia adopt a Communist form of government in 1917? TRUE
What does the term "Cold War" refer to? The tensions between Capitalist USA and Communist Russia.
Who was Daisy Bates? A white woman who lived with Indigenous Australians. She raised concerns about the poor treatment they received.
Who wrote the book "Mein Kampff"? Adolf Hitler
When and where was JFK assassinated? Dallas, 1963
Who was the first man to walk on the moon? When did this happen? American man Neil Armstrong on July 20th 1969.
What was Agent Orange and what was it used for? A chemical used by the Americans in Vietnam to strip the leaves from the plants thereby destroying the cover used by the enemy. It was eventually recognised as a cancer-causing chemical.
When JFK was Assassinated in 1963, who became the next American President? President Johnson
On which day do we celebrate Australia Day? January 26th
When a country has to make payments for the damage they caused during a war, they are called ____________ Reparations
The League of Nations was established to __________________ -Discourage aggression from any nation -promote disarmament -encourage cooperation in business and trade -improve living and working conditions for people all over the world
Briefly describe what happened during the Wall Street Crash. In 1929, the value of the New York Stock Exchange collapsed, leading to a worldwide depression.
What does the term "bodyline" refer to? A cricket term of the 1930's that described the way the British bowled at the body and chest of the batsman.
What is the RSL? Returned Servicemen's League. Supports welfare of men and women returning from war.
Describe a "Blitzkrieg" Used in World War 2, the German's attacked from the air in a rapid and surprising manner.
How many people were killed in the initial atomic blasts at Hiroshima? 70,000
Describe the features of a Communist government. The government owns all land, industry and business Society is generally oppressed as personal freedoms are removed
What was the Truman Doctrine? A policy set by the US President Harry Truman, in 1947, that outlined support for "free people" and the containment of the spread of Communism.
What was the Domino Theory? The idea that Communism could take over South-East Asia.
When World War 2 ended, what did the USA hope to achieve for the world? The spread of Capitalism
Which group of Vietnamese people did Ho Chi Minh lead? Communist Party of Indo-China
Which famous movie star may have had an affair with President J.F. Kennedy in the 1960's? Marilyn Monroe
Briefly explain the cause of the Cuban Missile Crisis. The opposing ideas of Communist Russia and Capitalist USA and the threat of Cuba becoming a nuclear missile launch site for Russia.
November 11th, 1918 was a significant date in World War 1 because ________ The war ended.
When did Australia join World War 2? 3rd September, 1939
Why did Australia join World War 2? Because Great Britain declared war on Germany and as a result Australia would support allied forces.
During World War 2, when did Japan attack Pearl Harbour? December 7th, 1941.
List some examples of when the Japanese attacked Australians on Australian soil during World War 2 -Darwin, NT 1942 -Broome, WA 1942 -Townsville, QLD 1942
When was the first atomic bomb used in warfare? August, 1945
Describe the characteristics of Capitalism -A democratic government that allows the people to have a say -Freedom of speech -The ability of individuals to own business and land
When was the ANZUS agreement formed? 1951
What is the ANZUS agreement? An agreement made by Australia, New Zealand and the United States to work together to maintain stability in the Pacific
When did the Cuban Missile Crisis occur? October, 1962
Which countries were involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis? Cuba, Russia, USA
Who were the leaders of Cuba, Russia and the USA during the Cuban Missile Crisis? Cuba - Fidel Castro Russia - Premier Khrushchev USA - President Kennedy
How did the Cuban Missile Crisis end? Russia agreed to turn around their ships carrying missiles to Cuba and remove the launch sites from Cuba. The USA agreed not to attack Cuba with nuclear missiles.
List and briefly explain the theories that exist about JFK's assassination. -A restructure of the CIA so it could no longer carry out terrorism -A restructure of the Federal Reserve System so that ruling powers could not manipulate economy He was planning to end the war in Vietnam leading to loss of profit from weapon sales
When was Napalm used? What was it used for? During the Vietnam War. It was a jelly-like chemical used by the US that caused severe burns, unconsciousness and death in civilian populations
What was the method of conscription during the Vietnam War? All 20 year old men were required to register for National Service, they then had their birth dates drawn from a barrel. If drawn, they could be sent overseas to war.
How many Australian troops were sent to fight in Vietnam? 60,000
What year did Australian troops withdraw from Vietnam? Between 1970 and 1973
What was the political event that lead to Australia withdrawing its troops from Vietnam? Public protests in Australian cities calling for an end to Australia's involvement in the war.
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