Grade 10 Canadian History Revision Guide

A collection of vocabulary flashcards to help students understand key concepts from the Grade 10 Canadian History Revision Guide.

Militarism

A belief in the importance of a strong military and readiness to use it to solve problems.

Nationalism

The belief that one's nation is superior and should be independent; often leads to aggressive policies.

Immediate Cause

The trigger that directly leads to an event, such as the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand leading to WWI.

Underlying Causes

Deeper, long-term factors that contribute to an event, such as militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism for WWI.

Pals Battalions

Groups of friends who enlisted together in WWI, boosting morale but leading to mass casualties.

Prohibition

The attempt to ban the production, sale, and consumption of alcohol, stemming from beliefs about its societal harms.

Appeasement

The policy of conceding to aggressive demands in order to avoid conflict, associated with Britain and France's actions before WWII.

The Holocaust

The systematic, state-sponsored murder of six million Jews and other targeted groups by Nazi Germany during WWII.

Keynesian Economics

An economic theory advocating for government spending to stimulate demand and create jobs during recessions.

Laissez-Faire Economics

An economic approach minimizing government intervention and regulation in the market.

The Schlieffen Plan

Germany's military strategy in WWI to defeat France quickly by invading through Belgium before turning to fight Russia.

League of Nations

An international organization formed after WWI aimed at maintaining peace, which Canada joined but the U.S. did not.