WWI Vocabulary Flashcards (Canada Focus)

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards focused on World War I terminology, key Canadian legislation, and military concepts extracted from the lecture sequence.

Militarism

Building up armed forces and believing military power is the best way to solve problems.

Alliance

An agreement between countries to support or defend one another.

Imperialism

A policy where countries compete for colonies, land, and resources.

Nationalism

Strong pride and loyalty to one's nation, sometimes leading to conflict.

Armistice

An agreement to stop fighting; it is not a peace treaty.

Trench Warfare

A style of fighting where soldiers fight from long, deep trenches.

No Man's Land

The dangerous open area between opposing trenches.

Conscription

Compulsory military service required by the government.

Propaganda

Information used to influence people's opinions or actions.

Victory Bonds

Government bonds sold to raise money for the war effort.

Emergencies Act (1988)

Modern law replacing the War Measures Act, with greater protections for rights and parliamentary oversight.

Stalemate

A situation where neither side can gain an advantage.

Attrition

Wearing down the enemy through continuous losses in soldiers and resources.