WWI and Interwar Period Flashcards

Flashcards about the Paris Peace Conference, the Treaty of Versailles, Canada's response to WWI, causes and consequences of WWI, and Canada's growing independence.

Which countries had treaties created for them at the Paris Peace Conference?

Germany, Austria, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Turkey

Which treaty was created for Germany at the Paris Peace Conference?

Treaty of Versailles

Who were the main leaders representing the US, Britain, and France at the Paris Peace Conference?

Woodrow Wilson (USA), David Lloyd George (Britain), and George Clemeneau (France)

What were the main terms of the Treaty of Versailles?

Land, Disarmament, Reparations, War Guilt Clause, and League of Nations.

What were the goals of the League of Nations?

To stop war, improve lives of people globally, promote disarmament, and enforce the terms of the Treaty of Versailles.

What were some successes of the League of Nations?

Settled some territorial disputes (e.g., Aaland Islands 1921, Greece & Bulgaria 1924)

What were some problems and failures of the League of Nations?

Dominated by France & Britain, unanimous voting required, the USA did not join, and it failed to stop aggression.

Why were English-speaking Canadians largely in support of WWI?

Due to their patriotic ties to Britain.

Where was the primary training camp built in Canada for WWI troops?

Camp Valcartier in Quebec

What type of Canadians were most enthusiastic about supporting the war effort?

English speaking Canadians were in support of the war because of their patriotic ties to Britain.

Primary Source

Original information from the time in history. (ex. dinosaur skull)

Secondary Source

Information created after the time in history. (ex, taj mahal model)

Tertiary Source

Created later but includes some primary information. (ex, history textbook)

What were the main causes of WWI (according to the acronym)?

Militarism, Allies, Imperialism, Nationalism, and Assassination

Which countries formed the Triple Alliance?

Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy

Which countries formed the Triple Entente?

Britain, France, and Russia

What is Nationalism?

Loyalty and devotion to one's country; the belief that one's country is above all others.

What event is considered the "spark" that ignited WWI?

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand on June 28, 1914.

What was the main goal of the Schlieffen Plan?

To knock out France quickly to avoid a war on two fronts (with Russia).

What factors contributed to the failure of the Schlieffen Plan?

Belgium army was ready to fight back, French army captured information, Destruction of tracks, Miscommunication with front lines, Germands mobilized, and Training

What were some key battles involving Canadian forces in WWI?

Second Battle of Ypres, Battle of the Somme, Battle of Vimy Ridge, and Passchendaele

What event first questioned automatic support from Canada to Britain?

Requested by Britain to help when threatened by Turkey in the Chanak Crisis (1922).

What was the Halibut Treaty (1923), and why was it significant?

Canada negotiated a treaty with the US to protect halibut along the coasts of BC and Alaska

What was the Statute of Westminster (1931)?

Formally turned the British Empire into the British Commonwealth, recognizing dominions as free and equal.

What happened to women after the Statute of Westminster?

Resulted in the end of trade restrictions.

What are the Canadian Prairie Provinces?

Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba

What can you tell me about overproduction and economic dependents on exports during the interwar period?

Canada relied heavily on producing and exporting wheat and newsprint, with 80% focusing on farms, forests and mines. As sales decreased, farmers income dropped.