Canadian History WW1 Test

imperialism

the policy of one nation acquiring, controlling, or dominating another country or region

militarism

a nation’s policy of enlisting, training, equipping, and maintaining armed forced ready for war

Triple Alliance

the alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy prior to WW1

Triple Entente

the alliance of France, Britain and Russia prior to WW1

nationalism

devotion to and support of one’s nation and culture, somtimes resulting in the promotion of independence.

profiteering

making a profit by raising prices on needed goods or producing low-quality materials.

War Measures Act

an Act that gives the federal government emergency powers during wartime, including the right to detain people without laying charges.

Enemy Alien

a national living in a country that is at war with his/her homeland

internment camp

a govenment-run camp where people who are considered a threat are detained.

No Man’s Land

the area between the trenches of two opposing forces

Western Front

the area of fighting in western Europe during WW1, characterized by trench warfare and inconclusive battes with heavy casualties on both sides.

War of Attrition

a military strategy based on exhausting the enemy’s manpower and resources before yours are exhausted, usually involving great losses on both sides.

convoy

a group of ships travelling together protected by an armed force

Victory Bonds

bonds issued by the Canadian government to support the war effort

Honour rationing

a civilian effort to consume less and conserve supplies on the home front

propaganda

information, usually produced by governments, presented in such a way as to inspire and spread particular beliefs or opinions

conscription

forced enlistment in the armed forces of all fit men of certain ages.

Hundred Days Campaign

the final Allied offensive against the Central Powers on the Western Front, from August 8 - November 11 1918.