WWI
A dominion of the British Empire.
What was Canada's status during the First World War?
Belief in the importance of a strong military and aggressive use of military force
What is militarism?
Peace agreement that ended WW1
What is the Treaty of Versailles?
Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Pacific
On which continents did the fighting take place?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism
What is the meaning of MAIN?
France, Russia, and Great Britain (Later joined by Italy, the United States, and others)
Who were the Allied Powers?
Great Britain, France, and the United States
Who were the three most powerful countries at the Paris Peace Conference?
60 to 80 million people
What is the estimated number of casualties of the Second World War?
Germany accepts blame for WW1
What is the War Guilt Clause?
To counterbalance the power of their stronger neighbors.
Why were alliances especially important for smaller, weaker nations?
People were poor and there were not many jobs.
What was Germany's economic situation after the Treaty of Versailles?
The U.S., Britain, France and the Soviet Union were members of this group during WWII
Who are the Allies?
Lighting war technique used by Hitler.
What is blitzkrieg?
1. Serbia, 2. Austria/Hungary, 3. Russia, 4. Germany, 5. France, 6. Britain
What was the order that countries entered WW1?
German code name for invasion of Britain
What was Operation Sea Lion?
To instil fear in the enemy troops on the ground
What was the purpose of the siren fitted in the dive bombers?
8 months of no action after Germany's invasion of Poland
What was 'The Phoney War'?
Publicly: Make Germany Pay; Privately: Use Germany as a barrier against communism
What were Lloyd George's two views on how Germany should be treated?
The battle was the longest of all battles in WW2
What is the battle of the Atlantic?
This proxy war took place from 1950-1953. It involved approx. 26,000 Canadians. It included an offensive attack called "Operation Killer".
What is the Koren War?