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What is Militarism?
The belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
What is an Alliance System?
A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.
What is Nationalism?
Identification with one's own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations.
What is Imperialism?
A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force
The “spark” that led to World War One was the assassination of who?
Franz Ferdinand and his wife. as well ans Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism and Nationalism. (Main)
List Canada's main battles
Ypres The Sommes Passchendaele Vimy Bridge Canada's Hundred Days.
When did the battle of Ypres occur?
April 22 1915 - May 25 1915
What is the importance of the battle of Ypres.
The battle of Ypres was the first battle that ever used gas as a weapon.
When did the battle of The Sommes occur?
July 1, 1916 – November 18, 1916
What is the importance of The Sommes.
Terrible endurance test that proved Canadians soldiers could endure hard fights. Commanders were taught painful lessons about trench warfare.
When did the battle of Passchendaele occur?
July 31 1917 - 10 November 1917
What was the importance of the battle of Paschendaele?
The battle of Passchemdaele did nothing to help the Allied effort, and it instead became a symbol of senseless slaughter of WW1.
When did the battle of Vimy Ridge occur?
April 9 1917 - April 12 1917
What was the importance of the battle of Vimy Ridge?
The top Canadian officer, Arthur Currie insisted troops be well rested, well prepared and well informed about the attack. Soldiers were given maps and photographs to study.
When did the Canadas Hundred Days occur?
August 8 1918 - November 11 1918
Importance of Canada's hundred days?
An armistice was being negotiated and at 11 am on November 11th, the armistice became official and the war ended.
What is the War time elections act?
Vote is granted to all wives, sisters, mothers, and daughters of soldiers who were serving or had served overseas. The vote is denied to those of European birth and speaking enemy tongue, those of enemy birth, and conscientious objectors.
What is the military voters act?
a World War I piece of Canadian legislation passed in 1917, giving the right to vote to all Canadian soldiers.
What is the war measures act?
The War Measures Act was a statute of the Parliament of Canada that provided for the declaration of war, invasion, or insurrection, and the types of emergency measures that could thereby be taken. Originally published: August 22, 1914 Repealed: July 21, 1988
What is conscription?
Obligatory military service by all men 20-45 and is required by law. (Also known as the draft)
What is the Treaty of Versaille?
Is the name given to the document stipulation the peace terms imposed on Germany by the Allied victors of WW1 The peace terms of 28 June 1919, handed to Germany after WW1, were drawn up at the Paris Peace Conference and signed near the French capital at Versailles. The treaty broke up and redistributed the German Empire and required substantial reparation payments from it. The treaty contributed to German resentment in the period following the war. In the 1930s Adolph Hitler systematically undid the treaty. The US did not want to punish Germany because they did not face as much trouble from them; they were also very far away from Germany so Germany’s actions wouldn’t impact them as much Canada had a separate representation at the conference where the treaty was negotiated making an essential stage in the gradual movement toward Canada’s independence from Great Britain
Who was Gavrilo Princip?
Gavrilo Princip was a Serbian nationalist who assassinated Archduke Francis Ferdinand of Austria Hungary and his pregnant wife on June 28th, 1914.
Who was responsible for drafting and negotiating the Treaty of Versailles? Where are they from?
Woodrow Wilson - USA David Lloyd - Great Britain Georges Clemenceau - France
What are some problems men dealt with in the trenches?
Life in the trenches was miserable and dangerous. Depending on the season they deal with bone-chilling cold, unbearable heat or constant rain and mud. They dealt with filthy uniforms infested with lice, and rats were everywhere. Diseases such as trench foot and pneumonia were also common.
What is an armistice?
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
What three countries made up the Triple Alliance?
Germany Austria-Hungary Italy
What three countries made up the Triple Entente?
Russia Great Britain France
German war tactic that was unsuccessful?
Shefflin plan: Rush and finish invading france.
Weapons that were not reliable due to winds?
Chlorine gas.
The muddiest battle during the war?
Passchendaele.
Who was assassinated along with his wife by a serbian nationalist
Franz ferdinand
When the government posted propaganda posters, who were they looking for?
They were looking for men able body 18-45
These German submarines were widely used during wwi?
U boats
A nervous breakdown was called?
Shell shock
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