Canada Enters the War
Canada fought alongside the members of the Allied Powers. Which countries were in the Allied Powers? Name 3.
Britain, France and Russia
On what front of World War I did Canada primarily participate in?
Western Front
How did World War I impact life for Canadian women?
Since many of the men in Canada were gone to the frontlines, World War I saw Canadian women enter the workforce in large numbers for the first time.
How did farming and agriculture change during WWI?
Production of wheat and livestock increased to meet war demand; technology use expanded (tractors, combines).1918
What were the Four Causes of WW1?
militarism, alliances, imperialism, nationalism
What caused Canada to enter World War 1?
As a result of being a Dominion of the British Empire, when Britain declared war on August 4th, 1914, Canada was also automatically pulled into the fighting of World War I.
Why was the Second Battle of Ypres significant?
The Second Battle of Ypres was significant because it is remembered today as the first use of poisonous gas on the Western Front.
What type of food items did the Canadian government ration?
The rationing of food included items such as: sugar, butter, meat and bread.
Name two ways Canada financed the war?
1. Income taxes
2. Sell Victory Coupons with 5% interest
3. Federal taxes on consumer goods
4. Business taxes
This factor included colonial empires such as Britain trying to protect its overseas colonies
Imperialism
Name three groups of Canadians who experienced significant barriers enlisting in the war.
Black, Indigenous, Asian
What deadly weapon caused huge numbers of casualties and made it nearly impossible to advance?
Machine gun
How did Canadian children help with the war effort? Name 2 specific things.
Collected metal, paper, and bones for recycling; raised money through “War Savings Stamps”; knit socks and scarves for soldiers.
What major change occurred in the types of jobs women held during the war?
Women began working in factories, offices, and farms to replace men who were fighting overseas.
This country, created in 1871, sought to build a strong military to protect its borders from Russia and France, and to compete with Britain as a colonial empire
Germany
Who was the Prime Minister of Canada at the start of World War I?
Robert Borden
What was the area between opposing trenches, filled with barbed wire, shell holes, and mud, where soldiers risked their lives to attack?
No Man's Land
What group of people did Canada intern during World War I and why did they do it?
Ukrainian-Canadians
How did life at home change for ordinary Canadians because of wartime shortages? Name two specific things.
People faced rationing, higher prices, and were encouraged to conserve food and fuel for the war effort.
He was assassinated in Sarajevo on June 28th, 1914 which was the spark that led to outbreak of World War I
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
How many Canadian soldiers participated in World War I by 1918?
600,000
Name 4 battles that Canada was involved in during WW1.
Second Battles of Ypres
Battle of the Somme
Battle of Vimy Ridge
Battle of Passchendaele
Canada’s Hundred Days
What was the War Measures Act?
The War Measures Act was a security act, which allowed the Canadian government to limit Canadian citizen’s rights in an effort to main security.This was due to people in Quebec not sharing a sense of nationality loyalty to Britain or France. Rather, the most popular view in Quebec at the time was towards loyalty for Canada alone.
What new industries or technologies grew in Canada as a result of wartime needs? Name 2.
Factories expanded to produce munitions, ships, and vehicles, helping develop Canada’s manufacturing sector.
This country exited the war in 1917 due to a revolution
Russia