Canadian History Since World War I j1+ Part 2

What were the MAIN causes of the war?

The main causes of the war were militarism, alliances, imperialism and nationalism.

What is militarism?

Militarism is the building up of arms (weapons). Countries kept trying to one

Provide an example of militarism.

The dreadnought scare is one example of militarism. Both Germany and Britain attempted to make as many as possible and by 1914, the start of the war, Germany had 7 dreadnoughts (17 warships) and the Royal Navy had 29.

What are alliances?

Alliances are relationships between nations to ensure safety.

Provide an example of an alliance.

The triple entente (the allies): France, Britian, Russia
The triple alliance (the central powers): Germany, Austria

What is imperialism?

Also known as empire building, imperialism is the act of trying to obtain more land than competing countries. Imperialism resulted in competition and fighting.

Provide an example of imperialism.

One example of imperialism is the Ottoman Empire. Their vast empire was a large source of pride and guaranteed them resources and power.

What is nationalism?

Nationalism is the extreme love of one's country and dislike of other countries. It is the act of one country thinking they were best.

Provide an example of nationalism.

One example of nationalism is America's current state. Many, but not all, Americans are xenophobic and believe the Americans are superior to people of other nations, especially those in Southern regions of the states.

What was the spark that caused WWI?

On June 28th, 1914 the Archduke of Austria

Why was Franz Ferdinard assasianted?

The black hand wanted to create independence for a serbian populated area of Austria

Who fired the two shots at the Archduke and his wife?

Gavrollo Princip, a 19 year old dying with tuberculosis fired the shots.

Who was Robert Borden?

A Canadian lawyer and politician. He served as the eighth Prime Minister of Canada from October 10, 1911, to July 10, 1920

What was Robert Borden's response to the war?

When Britain declared war on Germany, the Canadian prime minister also declared war.

How did Canadians react to the war?

Canadian's support of the war was overwhelming! By September 1914, 30 thousand Canadians had signed up

Who was Sam Hughes?

Sam Hughes served as Canada's minister of Militia and Defence from 1911

What were Sir Hughes successes?

Sir Hughes was a military commander who had several successes during his career. He played a key role in the Battle of Vimy Ridge during World War I, where he led the Canadian Corps to victory. He also successfully defended the city of Ypres in Belgium during the same war. In addition, he was instrumental in the formation of the Royal Canadian Air Force and served as its first director.

What were Sir Hughes failures?

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What was the Ross Rifle?

A rifle that tended to jam during rapid fire which was discovered to be made by a friend of Sir Hughes.

What were the changes in technology and modern warfare during WWI?

List the advantages of a bayonet.

What is a disadvantage of a bayonet?

What are 3 advantages of a machine gun?

1.) Most important weapon in trench warfare
2.) Fast, easy to reload, fired at long range
3.) Fired hundred of rounds without stopping

What is one disadvantage of a machine gun?

What are some advantages of artillery?

Were there any disadvantages to artillery?

No, there were not much disadvantages to artillery.

List an advantage of a repeating rifle.

What were the major disadvantages of the repeating rifle?

List one advantage of a grenade.

What was the disadvantage of a grenade?

What was the advantage of a flamethrower?

What were the disadvantages of a flamethrower?

What were the advantages of tanks?

What were the disadvantages of tanks?

What were the advantages of trench mortars?

What was the disadvantage of using a trench mortar?

What were some advantages of poison gas and chemical weapons?

What were the disadvantages of using poison gas and chemical weapons?

Define trench warfare.

Trenches are static lines of fortifications, dug directly into the ground.

What was the trench system made up of?

1.) Front line trenches

What is the space between trenches called?

The stretch of land between the trenches on opposing sides was called no man's land.

Why was it called no man's land?

It belonged to neither side.

Define trench rats.

Oversized rats, bloated by the food and waste of stationary armies which helped spread diseases and were a constant irritant.

Define trench foot.

A painful condition of the feet caused by long immersion in cold water or mud and marked by blackening and death of surface tissue.

What were some major highlights of the Battle of Ypres?

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April 22nd, 1915

What role did Canadians play during the Battle of Ypres?

What was the outcome of the Battle of Ypres and what was it's historical importance for Canada?

What were some major highlights of the Somme?

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What role did Canadians play during the Somme?

What was the outcome of the Somme and what was it's historical importance for Canada?

What were some major highlights of Vimy Ridge?

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What role did Canadians play during Vimy Ridge?

What was the outcome of Vimy Ridge and what was it's historical importance for Canada?

What were some major highlights of Passchendaele?

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What role did Canadians play at Passchendaele?

What was the outcome of Passchendaele and what was it's historical importance for Canada?

Define Kitcheners' Wood.

Who was General Haig?

Define attrition.

Who was Sir Arthur Currie?

What was the creeping barrage?

What are Victoria Crosses?

What was the Messiness Ridge?

Define U

boats.

What was the Battle of Jutland?

What was war at sea during WWI like?

What was the Lusitania?

What was the Halifax Explosion?

What purpose did aircrafts have in WW1?

What were dog fights?

Define zeppelins.

Who was Billy Bishop?

Who was Manfred Von Richtofen?

What was Canada's 100 days?

What is an armstice?

What was the league of nations?

What did article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles state?

What did article 232 of the Treaty of Versailles state?

Define propoganda?

How was propoganda used?

1.) To encourage men to enlist
2.) To encourage people to buy Victory Bonds
3.) To encourage people to give to the Patriotic fund
4.) To encourage Canadians to be thrifty
5.) Promote the "just" war and that the enemy is evil

Define conscription.

What was racism in recruitment?

Who was Francis Peghmagabow?

What were enemy aliens?

What was suffrage?

Who was Nellie McClung?

How did WWI change the world?

How was Canada's economy after WWI?

What was the Winnipeg General strike?

Who won the 1921 election?

What was the King

Byng affair?

Who didn't benefit from the roaring twenties?

What were reserves?

What was the Indian act?

What were the problems with reserves?

Why was the League of Indians of Canada founded?

Who was the main advocate of Native assimilation?

What were residential schools?

What were the immigration policies like during this time?

What was quality of life like for the average Canadian after WW1?