Canada in WW1 Flashcards

Flashcards about Canada in WW1

A 1,000 km system of trenches stretching across Belgium and France from the English Channel to the border of Switzerland during WW1.

Western Front

Robert Borden

The Prime Minister of Canada throughout WW1 (1911-1920); fought for Canada to have an autonomous voice.

Second Battle of Ypres

Took place near Ypres, Belgium, in the area traditionally called Flanders, where the Germans used deadly chlorine gas against Allied troops.

John McCrae

Canadian surgeon and artillery commander who wrote the famous poem “In Flanders Field” after tending to wounded soldiers and witnessing the death of a friend.

In Flanders Field

A poem written by John McCrae, inspired by the poppies growing among the graves of soldiers in Flanders.

Crazy Canucks

Nickname given to Canadian soldiers at the Battle of the Somme due to their bravery and dedication.

Agricultural Society

Canada was mainly an agricultural society when WW1 began, but was called upon to produce many supplies for the Allies in its factories.

Women's Role in WW1

Expected to work in factories and fields while raising families, and many enlisted as nurses, ambulance drivers, and manufacturers overseas.

Victory Bonds

Bonds that all Canadians were encouraged to buy in order to support the war effort.

Conscription

The process whereby the Canadian government created the Military Service Act, which made all Canadian males between the ages of 18 eligible to be drafted to war

Vimy Ridge

The first time the Canadians conceived and executed their own battle plans.

Canadian national pride

A great sense of Canadian national pride was created as a result of Vimy Ridge, and Canada gained respect from around the world for its role in the battle

Passchendaele

A battle in Belgium where Canadian soldiers succeeded in the face of impossible challenges, adding to Canada’s reputation as the best offensive fighting force on the Western Front.

Canada's Contribution to WW1

600,000 soldiers had fought for Canada in WW1; Canada made the largest contribution (percentage wise) of any Allied country.

Impact of WW1 on Canadian Women

Gained the right to vote by 1919.

Impact of WW1 on Canadian Factories

Factories were producing more than ever.

Impact of WW1 on International Respect to Canada

Canada was no longer thought of as just another part of Britain.

Impact of WW1 on Canadian Nationalism

Canadians now had an identity.