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Triple Entent WWI

Britain, France, Russia (later joined by Canada and the U.S.)

Triple Alliance WWI

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy (Italy later switched sides)

Allied Powers WWII

Britain, France, Soviet Union, U.S., Canada, China

Axis Powers WWII

Germany, Italy, Japan

Prime Ministers after WWII

Mackenzie King, Louis St. Laurent

Prime Minister during the 70s

Pierre Trudeau, Joe Clark

Prime Ministers during the 1980s

Pierre Trudeau, John Turner, Brian Mulroney

CD Howe

Minister of Munitions and Supply in WWII; organized war production; known as “Minister of Everything.

Sam Hughes

Minister of Militia during WWI; controversial for promoting the faulty Ross Rifle and poor training systems.

Reason for usa entering WWI

Sinking of Lusitania, German U-boat attacks, Zimmermann Telegram

Italy

Which country was initially part of the Triple Alliance but later switched sides during WWI?

Allied Powers WWII.

Britain, France, Soviet Union, U.S., Canada, China

Prime Minister of Canada during WWI

Robert Borden

Prime Minister during the Great Depression

William Lyon Mackenzie King (early), R.B. Bennett (1930–1935), then King again

Prime Minister WWII

William Lyon Mackenzie King

Prime Ministers during 1960s

Lester B. Pearson, Pierre Trudeau (elected 1968)

Reason for usa entering WWII

Attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan in 1941

Main Method of Battle during WWI

Trench warfare: Soldiers fought from deep trenches facing each other, leading to stalemates and high casualties.

Area where Canadian soldiers fought in WWI

The Western Front, mainly in France and Belgium. It was known for trench warfare and horrific conditions.

Ypres 1915

First use of poison gas; Canadians held the line.

Somme 1916

High casualties; tanks used; limited gain.

Vimy Ridge 1917

First time Canadians fought together; major victory using creeping barrage.

Passchendaele 1917

Muddy, bloody battle; Canadians captured the ridge but with heavy losses.

Last 100 Days of WWI

Canadians led successful offensives from August to November 1918, capturing more territory than any other Allied force and helping end the war

Cause of the Winnipeg General Strike

Poor wages, unemployment, inflation, and poor working conditions after WWI

End result of the Winnipeg General Strike

Bloody Saturday – violent clash with police; leaders arrested

Impact of ghe Winnipeg General Strike

Increased awareness of workers' rights; beginning of labour reforms

Jazz

Popular music of the 1920s

Popular fashion of the 1920s

Flapper dresses, cloche hats for women; suits and fedoras for men