Canadian History 10- Chapter 2
Crumbling Empire
The Ottoman Empire wanted control but they had lost their control over the region and were scared of losing more territory
Alliances
there were defence agreements with their neighbours so if one country fought they all fight
Militarism
the number of county warships and the increasing size of armies. Countries started to train young men for battle. The warships increased in size, number, speed, method of propulsion
Nationalism
The people wanted to be a part of another country and not the one they re in witch caused a lot of problems
Imperialism
while a country increase their power and wealth by bringing additional territories under control without colonizing or resettling them
Alliance
a union or agreement among groups working toward a common goal
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 Forces Ready for War
Slavic
Relating to people in eastern Southeastern or Central Europe including Russians serbians Croatians pools czechs and so forth
Triple Alliance
the alliance of Germany Austria-Hungaria and Italy before the First World War
triple entente
the alliance of France Britain and Russia before the First World War
Nationalism
Devotion to and support of one's culture and religion sometimes results in the promotion of Independence
Black Hand
a terrorist group of Bosnia Serbs that was determined to free Bosnia from Austria-Hungaria
Artillery
large guns used to fire shells
Profiteering
making a profit by raising prices on needed goods and producing poor-quality materials
War Measures Act
an act that gives the federal government emergency power during our time including the right to detain people without laying charges
Habeas corpus
the right of detaining a person to be brought before a judge or other official to decide whether the detention is lawful
Enemy alien
A nation living in a country that is at war with his or her homeland
Deport
to send it back to one's country of origin
Internment camp
a government-run camp where people who are considered a threat are detained
Schlieffen plan
Germany's plan to Stage a two-front war with Russia in the East and France in the west
No man’s land
the area between the trenches of two opposing forces
Western Front
The area of fighting in Western Europe during the First World War was characterized by trench warfare and inconclusive battles with heavy casualties on both sides
War of attrition
War of attrition is a military strategy that involves causing the enemy to lose soldiers and equipment until they collapse
Casualties
those injured killed captured or missing in action
Biplane
An Airplane with two sets of wings, one on top of the body
Reconnaissance
Military search or exploration
Sharpshooter
a person skilled in shooting
Dogfight
aerial duel between aircraft
Ace
a fighter pilot who has shot down five enemy aircraft
Allegiance
Loyalty or faithfulness
Merchant Marine
Civilian ships and sailors transported food, weapons, and munitions
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
Income tax
a tax on personal income
corporate tax
a tax charged to businesses based on their total revenues
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
Military Service act
a 1917 act that made conscription compulsory for all Canadian men between the ages of 20 and 45, calling up the younger men first
Conscientious Objector
a person who opposes war for religious or moral reasons
Military veters Act
an act that allowed men and women serving overseas to vote
Wartime Elections Act
An act that gave the vote to Canadian women related to servicemen, but cancelled the vote for conscientious objectors and immigrants from enemy countries
Khaki election
the name given to the 1917 federal election because of Borden’s efforts to win the military vote
Union Government
the coalition government formed by conservation and some liberals and independents that governed Canada from 1917 to 1920
Abdicate
to give up a position of authority
Socialist
a believer in a political and economic system in which the means of production and distribution in a country are publicly owned and controlled for the benefit of all members of society
Central powers
The german empire, the Austro - Hungarian empire and the Kingdom of Bulgaria
Hundred Days Campaign
the final Allied offensive against the central powers on the western front, from August 8 to November 11, 1918
Armistice
an agreement by warring parties to end hostilities
HMS Dreadnought
the largest and the fastest ship in the world
CEF
An army formed by the volunteers known as the Canadian Expeditionary
Ross rifle
Jammed very frequently and soldiers would have to pick off ones from other dead soldiers
Battle of Vimy Ridge
Canadian troops won the battle of Vimy Ridge
Gavrilo Princip
a member of the black hand who shot and killedArchduke Franz Ferdinand
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Was shot and caused WWI
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Wrote a blank cheque to support Austria-Hungary
Battle of the Somme
The bloodiest battle that Canadians participated in was 1.25 million casualties.
2nd battle of Ypres
Canadian troops were blinded, burned, or killed by chlorine gas at this battle
Battle at Passchhendaele
Hish casualties. Many drowned in the mud and water-filled shell craters. CANADA WON
Battle of Vimy Ridge
A victorious battle Canadian troops have been well trained for low casualty numbers. Gave Canadians a sense of pride.
The battle impressed people with Canadian professionalism and bravery
How many soldiers died at the Somme by the Newfoundland regiment
90%
Arthur Currie
The Canadian commander who led the troops at Passchendaele
How many Canadians were killed, wounded or captured in the 2nd Battle of Ypres
6000
Julien Byng
Lieutenant-General who planned the attack on Vimy Ridge
Robert Borden
introduced the military service act which made enlistment mandatory
John McCrae
the writer of the poem “In Flanders Fields.”
Emperor Franz Joseph
The emperor of Austria
Halifax explosion
SS Mont-Blanc carrying 2500+ tonnes of explosives a collision occurred and 2000 people died and 9000 were injured.