Canada
Canada entered the First World War in this Year
Britain, France, Russia
Define Alliances
A formal process by which groups join to create more power and sign treaties
Fritz
A German
The name of the German plan to invade France and Belgium
The Schlieffen Plan
Canada's most famous battle of the war occurred where and when?
Vimy Ridge in France, April 1917
The Triple Alliance included which countries?
Germany, Austria-Hungry, Italy
Define Nationalism
The belief that one’s nation is the best (pride).
Going over the top
Leaving the safety of a trench to attack an enemy
Why did Canada enter the first world war?
While Canada had the ability to control it's own internal affairs its foreign affairs was handled by Britain. Meaning when Britain went to war so did Canada.
The assassination of this European royal in what year and city is regarded as a spark of the First World War
The Austro-Hungarian Archduke Franz Ferdinand, in 1914, in Sarajevo.
Define Militarism
The belief that war is a good way to solve problems and that using force shows a strong nation
Convoy
Group of ships, traveling together for mutual support and protection
What is propaganda and what are some techniques it uses?
Information, often biased or misleading, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.
Nationalism, pride
Duty
Manliness - handsome, strong, healthy
Bright colours
Simple sayings
Shame/embarrassment
Fear
Protect women and children
Why did Britain declare war on Germany in 1914?
When Britain initiated their plan to invade France and knock the French out of the war before fighting the Russian on the eastern front they also invade neutral Belgium. Invading neutral countries would set a dangerous precedent and so Britain declared war on Germany and her allies to come to Belgium's defence.
Define Imperialism
The belief that it is good to control other people/countries/resources.
Someone who is against fighting the war
What is conscription and why was it so controversial?
Forced service in a countries armed services
Many Canadians such as the examples listed below didn't believe it was their fight, didn't believe in violence, or thought they could help the war effort in other ways
- French Canadians did not have loyalty to the British Empire or France and felt that it was not their war to fight
- The farmers believed that conscription would aggravate the problem caused by the pressure recruiting officers were putting on rural areas by depriving the countryside of the strong men needed for farm labour.
- Pacifists/Conscientious Objectors refused to engage in military service or go to war because doing so would conflict with deeply held personal beliefs.
When did the First World War end?
At the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month.
11:00 am November 11th, 1918. Today we know this day as Remembrance Day
No mans land
Blighty
Britain or a non-life threatening injury but an injury worse enough to get a solider sent back to Britain