Causes of War
Excessive pride in your nation
Nationalism
This was the battle in which gas was first used
Ypres
British
1917
This is a rise in prices accompanied by a drop in the buying power of money
Inflation
Using military force to defend or promote a country's interest
Militarism
This was the bloodiest battle
The Somme
In 1914, Britain controlled this for Canada.
Foreign Affairs
This was the day, month, and year the war ended
11, 11, 11
This killed 50 million people
A union or association formed for mutual benefit
Alliances
Canada was fighting against these 3 countries
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
These were two groups not allowed to have combat roles in the army
Black Canadians and Women
Countries signed this at the Paris Peace Conference in 1919
The Treaty of Versailles
This is when most women in Canada got the federal vote
1918
The policy of extending the power of one country over others
Imperialism
Canada was allied with these 3 countries in 1914
Britain, France, and Russia (and Serbia)
This Act led to conscription
The Military Service Act
These are two penalties imposed on Germany after the war
This union led general strikes against the government and employers
The One Big Union
This person was assassinated by the Serbian Black Hand terrorist group
Arch-Duke Franz Ferdinand
This military strategy was first used at Vimy Ridge
The Creeping Barrage
This Act led to people being labeled as enemy aliens
These two countries promised Arabs their own country, but broke that promise
Britain and France
These were two groups that opposed the Winnipeg General Strike and stopped it through arrests and violence
The Citizens' Committee of 1000 (bankers, politicians, business owners), the police, the RCMP