Start of war
What was the trigger cause of WW1?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Why was the election of 1918 called the "khaki election"?
It was the colour of military uniforms and conscription was the main concern.
What is one battle that has historical significance to Canadians?
Battle of the Somme, Battle of Vimy Ridge, Battle of Ypres.
Who was not allowed to attend the Paris Peace Conference?
Russia, Germany and its allies (Ottoman Empire, Austria-Hungarian Empire)
The Roaring 20s!
What was nationalism?
The belief that your nation is inherently better than others and deserves power over other countries.
What was an internment camp?
A place where people deemed "enemy aliens" were held during the war.
What is one weapon that was invented or modernized in WW1?
Machine guns, artillery, mines, poison gas...
What was the War Guilt Clause?
Germany accepted all responsibility for the war.
Which two groups of people were not considered "persons" at the start of the 1920s?
Women and First Nations.
What countries were in the Triple Entente?
France, Great Britain, Russia
Why were people anti-conscription?
No strong sense of connection to the British empire, need men for work on farms, war had nothing to do with Canada, coal miners couldn't afford to leave...
What is a war of attrition?
What was the Hundred Days Campaign?
A military strategy by the allies to push Germany out of France quickly.
What is one event that increased Canadian autonomy between 1920-1931?
Halibut Treaty, Chanak Crisis, King-Byng Affair, Imperial Conference, Statute of Westminister.
How old was Canada when WW1 started?
33
How did people in Canada (on the homefront) contribute to the war effort?
Rationing, war/victory bonds, women doing men's jobs, income tax
What was one thing that was invented/modernized in WW1 that wasn't a weapon or mode of transportation?
Blood banks, tea bags, kleenex, sun lamps, zippers, sanitary pads...
Which of the Big Three at the conference was the most neutral?
Great Britain.
What is one way mobility improved in the 1920s?
More cars, more highways, more pilots because of the war, pilots pushing boundaries.
What is the difference between colonialism and imperialism?
Imperialism is about extracting resources/money, colonialism is about establishing colonies.
Aside from internment camps, what is one thing the War Measures Act did?
Allowed the government to censure mail and publications, control production and transportation, arrest/detain without a warrant, seize property...
Why was trench warfare used?
Machine guns and other weapons were too efficient at killing, trenches were needed for protection.
What are two consequences of the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany lost territory, paid huge fines to other countries, lost its colonies, wasn't allowed to have a large military.
Creation of the League of Nations.
Which event changed the British Empire to the Commonwealth and recognized Canada as an equal?