As I was tidying up and typing up all of my notes from this year I figured that making summaries about the key areas that most Year 10 history classes cover could be helpful for some people. Please feel free to add your own notes to this thread. Hope that this is helpful!
(I figured I'd start with WW2, and add some notes about "Rights & Freedoms" and "Migration" later on.)WW2The Causes of WW2The Paris Peace Conference and Treaty of VersaillesThis was the members of the Allied powers meeting to discuss the terms of the defeated Central Powers surrendering. It imposed devastating terms of Germany in relation to politics and the economy. This bred resentment in the hearts of German people as a whole which was later exploited by their politicians. Japan's racial equality clause was not passed in the treaty either, which created resentment between Japan and the West.
The Great Depression and Rise of DictatorshipsIn 1929, the stock market crashed in New York. Consequently, a struggling economy allowed communism, fascism and militarism to gain popularity.
The Nazi PartyThey had ideology built on nationalism, anticommunism and antisemitism.
The Third ReichThis is the time in which Hilter was the supreme ruler of Germany. Under his rule, there was little or no personal freedom as well as extremely harsh punishments for breaking Hitlers rules which included internment in concentration camps.
A Timeline1919: The Paris Peace Conference and Treaty of Versailles
1933: Hitler becomes Chancellor of Germany, leading the Nazi party. (January 30th.)
1938: The Night of Broken Glass (9th-10th November.)
1939: Germany attacks Poland, leading the British empire to declare war on Germany. (September 1st.)
1941: The Japanese attack Pearl Harbour and Singapore. (December.)
1942: Darwin is bombed by the Japanese. (February 19th.)
1942: The Kokoda campaign. (July-November.)
1944: D-Day, the landing of Allied Troops in Europe. (June 6th.)
1945: The USA bombs Hiroshima (August 6th.) and Nagasaki (August 9th.).
Significant PeopleBenito Mussolini- Italy, Axis Powers
- PM 1922-1943
- A fascist dictator who aligned himself with Nazi Germany and Japan.
Adolf Hitler- Germany, Axis Powers
- Früher 1933-1945
- A fascist dictator, inspired by Mussolini.
- Attempted to create the perfect race, as well as wiping out Jewish people.
Winston Churchill- UK, Allies
- PM 1940-1945
- Liberal (conservative) and very opposed to socialism.
- A highly charismatic leader that was instrumental in bringing the USA and USSR into the allies which allowed them to create a strategy to defeat the Axis powers.
John Curtin- Australia, Allies
- PM 1941-1945
- Leader of the Labour party.
Impacts of WW2World War Two changed the international political power balance as the two previous superpowers (Britain and Russia) were overshadowed by two new nations rising to power (USA and China).
Following the war, the United Nations was created. They worked for three years to establish the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which was meant to change the way people around the world are treated.
Australia's Experience of WW2Where did Australia fight during different stages of the war?Australia began the war by fighting alongside allied forces in Europe. In 1942, Australia withdrew forces from Europe and stationed then in the Pacific in order to protect themselves from the looming threat of Japan.
Australia's Experience of the War in the Asia-Pacific RegionPrisoners of War (POW) captured by Japan were treated very poorly. Many did not survive (due to food shortages and gruelling physical labour).
Australia felt significantly threatened by Japan's invasion. One example of this is the alleged 'Brisbane Line' proposal.
Australia was involved in many parts of the war in the Pacific including the Darwin bombing and Kokoda campaign.
Life on the Homefront: Challenges & ChangesThe National Security Act (1939)This gave the Australian government greater power to respond to the threat of war.
Censorship and PropagandaAll forms of media were limited on what they could report. Mail and phone calls were also censored for security. Propaganda was used to unite Australia against a common enemy.
InternmentThose believed to be 'enemy aliens' were placed in internment camps around Australia.
Everyday LifeThis government had a say in the jobs that people performed and gave priority to manufacturing and agriculture. Blackouts were also introduced as were restrictions on businesses like limited opening hours and maximum prices. Many items including food and clothing were rationed.
The Role of WomenBefore WW2, women were not permitted to serve in the military. If they did work, they were expected to give up their jobs when they had children. During the war, women undertook a wider variety of jobs including farm work, manufacturing, electrical work, welding, building, driving trucks and conducting trams. From late 1940, women were also encouraged to join the military.
The Use of PropagandaPropaganda was used to control motivate and direct Australia's war effort. It was used to encourage Australians to support the war effort by enlisting in certain industries or supporting causes. It did this by appealing to anger, fear or national pride.
The End of the War (in the Pacific)The war in the Pacific ended after the USA dropped two atomic bombs in Japan. They dropped on \e in Hiroshima (6th August) followed by Nagasaki (9th August).