WWI
What happens to one days ally?
Become next days enemy
What is nationalism?
Belief in the superiority of one's nation and desire for independence
What was the growing desire in America after the war?
To adopt a policy of isolation and leave Europe to its own devices
When did the Second World War begin?
September 1, 1939
What was Stalin's strategy during WW2?
To swallow up much of Eastern Europe and install Communist puppet governments.
How long did the First World War last?
Four years, from 1914 to 1918.
What is imperialism?
Policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means
What was the War Guilt Clause?
Clause 231 that made Germany admit full responsibility for starting the war.
Which countries declared war on Germany after the invasion of Poland?
Great Britain, France, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and South Africa
Who succeeded Roosevelt as US President?
Harry S. Truman
What was the immediate cause of the First World War?
Shooting in Bosnia of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What is militarism?
Belief in the importance of a strong military and aggressive use of military force
What was the Spanish Flu?
A pandemic that caused 50,000 Canadian deaths.
On which continents did the fighting take place?
Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Pacific
What new weapon did America have in 1945?
The atomic bomb.
What countries formed the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy (initially neutral)
What is the meaning of MAIN?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism
What were the two choices given to Germany?
Sign the Treaty or be invaded by the Allies.
What is the estimated number of casualties of the Second World War?
60 to 80 million people
How was Germany divided after Yalta?
Into four zones.
What were the two main alliances in Europe before the war?
Triple Alliance (Central Powers) and Triple Entente (Allied Powers)
What were mutual-defence treaties?
Formalized alliances that stipulated if one ally was attacked, other allies would come to its aidWhat is Immigration?
What was the German people's view of the Treaty?
They felt that as a nation Germany had been unfairly treated.
How many Canadians lost their lives in the Second World War?
42,024
What was the Berlin Blockade?
Closing of all supply routes to West Berlin.What is the Koren War?