M.A.I.N
What do the letters in M.A.I.N stand for?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism
What did Britain exploit from Canada and India?
Minerals and Agriculture
What were the 4 marginalized groups from WW1 that we learned about?
Black People, Indigenous People, Asian people, Women
What Day did Britain Declare War on Germany?
August 4th, 1914
Where and When did Jazz Originate
New Orleans, Early 1900s
Militarism Definition
Countries building up military strength aggressively (known as an "arms race")
Which European country had power over west Africa and Vietnam?
France
How were Black, Indigenous, and Asian people treated during and after WW1?
They were restricted to fight in the war. Those who were able to fight did not receive any change of rights and freedom.
Why was Canada Automatically Involved?
Canada was Automatically Involved Due to its Colonial Relationship With Britain
What Was the Economic Boom?
Massive Growth in Factories and Job Creation.
What were the battleships constructed by Britain and Germany known as?
Dreadnoughts
What did the exploitation of the colonies lead too?
Economic Hardship and loss of life
How did WW1 impact women?
Women started working due to a shortage of male workers who were fighting in the war. This helped expand opportunities for women.
What Country was Invaded by Germany
Belgium
After Canada shifted from producing war materials what did they start producing?
Consumer goods like cars, appliances, and clothing.
Nationalism Definition
Strong pride and loyalty towards one's own nation, often feeling superior to others.
What did African and Asian colonies forcibly provide for European conflicts?
Soldiers and Resources
What is the Indian Act?
Canadian federal law that regulates the cultural, social, economic, and political rights of Indigenous people.
Which Countries Were in the Triple Alliance and Triple Entente?
Alliance: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
Entente: Britain, France, Russia
What was the use of assembly lines in 1920?
To reduce the time and cost to build items making products more accessible to middle-class families.
Difference between imperialism and colonialism?
Imperialism involves powerful countries exploiting weaker countries while colonialism involves the powerful countries taking over weaker countries.
What were the colonies that were exploited by Germany?
Namibia and Tanzania
What are Internment Camps?
Camps that imprison people without trial because of suspicion on their countries of origin.
What Was the Name of the Heir to Austria-Hungary (He was assassinated)
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
How did technology change the daily lives for urban middle class families?
Reduced the time and labor needed for housework and connected Canadians from coast to coast