Vocab
This extreme form of nationalism puts the nation above all else and often uses racism, violence, and control.
Ultranationalism
I am the event that was the "spark" of WWI
The assassination of Franz Ferdinand
These were the two alliances in WWI (bonus 200 points if you can name the countries involved).
Triple Entente (Britain, France, Russia) and Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy)
(Or Allied Powers/Central Powers)
These leaders were the main decision makers at the Treaty of Versailles. They were known by this nickname.
The Big Four - USA, Britain, France, Italy
These two groups fought each other in WWII. Name both sides (bonus 200 points if you can name the countries involved).
Axis Powers (Japan, Italy, Germany) and Allied Powers (France, USA, Britain, Soviet Union)
This term describes a situation in war where neither side can move forward or win.
Stalemate
I was a plan created by Germany to quickly defeat France before fighting Russia. What am I?
Schlieffen Plan
This acronym stands for the main long term causes of WWI
MANIA
Germany faced a crisis in the 1920s when money became almost worthless. This was called what?
Hyperinflation
Aryan race
This means forcing people to join the military when there are not enough volunteers.
Conscription
I am the belief that Germany needed more living space and should expand. What am I?
Lebensraum
The two main reasons people are interested in the Arctic
Untapped resources and new shipping routes
This policy involved giving in to aggressive countries to avoid another war.
Appeasement
Germany's strategy of lightning fast warfare is defined as what?
Blitzkrieg
During wartime, this term described people living in Canada who came from countries seen as the enemy.
Enemy alien
Historians say Operation Barbarossa was Hitler’s biggest mistake because he did this
Invaded the Soviet Union and started a two front war
The main criticism about who is involved (but more importantly, who is NOT involved) in conversations about Arctic sovereignty
Indigenous peoples being excluded from discussions
This is the main reason why the League of Nations struggled to prevent conflicts
No country was willing to send their soldiers to help other members in need
Which battle was a major turning point for the allies that involved 5 seaborne invasions in France?
D-Day
This term means the organized and intentional killing of a group of people based on identity.
Genocide
I am the law that allowed the Canadian government to intern Japanese and Italian Canadians during WWII. What am I?
The War Measures Act
This were the 2 reasons the United States joined WWI after following a policy of isolationism
German sub attacks and Zimmerman telegram
These four countries turned to ultranationalist governments during the interwar years.
Germany, Italy, Japan, Soviet Union
These two groups of Canadians were interned during WWII because the government claimed they were security risks.
Japanese and Italian Canadians