WW1 study guide flashcards

Definition of imperialism and example

Imperialism is when a powerful country takes control of a weaker country to expand its own power and wealth

Ex. European countries competed for colonies in Africa

Definition of nationalism and example

Ism nationalism is when you have extreme pride in your own country, along with the belief that your nation is better And more important than all other others

Ex. The Serbia wanted independence and greater power for Slavic people

Definition of militarism and example

militarism is when you have extreme pride in your military, along with the belief that a massive army is the best way to solve problems and show power

Ex. Britain and Germany competed to build powerful navies

Definition of the alliance system, and example

The alliance system is when a group of countries make a strict promise to protect each other meaning if one country gets into a fight, it’s friends are forced to jump in and help.

Ex. Triple Entente and Triple Alliance.

How were all the main causes of WW1 interconnected?

these four causes work together countries. competed for power, built stronger military, and made alliances this great attention and made a small conflict turned into a huge war

When was Franz Ferdinand assassinated?

June 28, 1914

When did Austria-Hungary declare war on Serbia?

July 28, 1914

When did Britain declare war on Germany in Canada entered the war because it was part of the British empire

August 4, 1914

When did the second battle of Ypres Begin?

April 22 - May 25th, 1915

When did WW1 With the armistice

November 11, 1918

When was the treaty of Versailles signed?

June 28, 1919

When was the battle of the Somme?

July 1- November 18, 1916

When was the battle of Vimy ridge?

April 9 - April 12, 1917

When was the battle of Passchendale?

July 31 - November 10, 1917

When was the first battle of Ypres?

October 19 - November 22, 1914

What was the inciting incident of WW1?

The assassination of Archduke, Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary on June 28, 1914 by Gavrilo princip

How did WW1 Change Canada internationally?

-Canada became more independent and gained respect from other countries

-Canadian soldiers became known for being brave and skilled

-Canada’s role in Vimy Ridge Helped to build it’s a reputation

-Canada signed The treaty of Versailles separately in 1919

-Canada gained a separate seat at the league of Nations

How did WW1 Create a sense of Canadian identity?

WW1 helps Canadians feel more connected as a country instead of only being part of Britain

-Canadians from different backgrounds Fought together

-victories like Vimy Ridge created national pride

-Canada became more independent from Britain

-Canadians began to see themselves as their own nation

Four important Battles and Unique characteristics of each

Second battle of Ypres(1915)

-Germans used poison gas for the first time on a large scale of the western front

-Canadian soldiers held their position despite difficulty condition

-Showed how dangerous chemical weapons were

Battle of the Somme(1916)

-One of the bloodiest battles of WW1

-Canadians fought at Courcelette

Tanks were used for the first time in battle

Battle of Vimy Ridge(1917)

-All four Canadian division fought together for the first time

-Canadians captured in important German position

-became a symbol of Canadian pride and identity

Battle of Passchendale(1917)

-Took place in terrible mud and rain

-Soldier struggled through flooded trenches and craters

-Canadians captured the village but suffered many casualties

What were the conditions like in the trenches?

Muddy, dirty diseases, dangerous, uncomfortable, cold, and small

-Overall tarantula life was miserable, unhealthy, and dangerous

How was WWI different from previous wars? What role did technology play?

WWI was different because it used modern technology and weapons that caused much more destruction.

New technology included, machine guns, poison, gas tanks, airplanes submarines, heavy artillery

This made fighting more deadly and caused huge members of casualties

Why was conscription a divisive Issue in Canada?

Conscription means forcing people to join the military and fight in the war

-English Canadians mostly supported conscription because they wanted to help Britain

-French Canadians mostly opposed it because they didn’t feel connected to Britain’s war

-Farmers needed workers to help produce food

-Many people didn’t want their family members forced to fight

It caused tension between English and French Canadians and divided the country

What is propaganda and how was it used by the Allied government during WW1? What were the consequences?

Propaganda is info used to influence what people think or believe

During WW1 The Allied government used propaganda to:

-Encourage men to join the military

-Convince people to support the war

-Encourage people to buy war bonds

-Make the enemy look Evil or dangerous

-Make the war seem like a good thing

Consequences:

-More people supported the war

-Some people developed hatred towards enemy countries

-It spread stereotypes and sometimes false info

-It pressured people to support the war

How did WW1 Change women’s positions in Canadian society?

-Woman worked in factories making supplies and weapons

-Many women took jobs that men had left to Go fight

-Woman worked as nurses overseas

-Woman gained independence and responsibility

-Some woman gained the right to vote in federal elections in 1917 and 1918

WW1 helped women prove that they could do jobs that were only meant for men.

How did the economic drive for profits and the “need” To cut production cost affect Canadian soldiers during WW1?

-Companies wanted to make more money by producing military supplies as cheaply as possible

-Some companies lowered production costs to increase profits

-Poor-quality, equipment and supplies could put soldiers at risk

-Soldiers sometimes received unsafe or Defective equipment

-The Ross rifle, for example, was Known to jam in muddy battlefield conditions

This showed how putting profits before soldiers safely could have dangerous consequences