M.A.I.N causes
A nation’s policy of enlisting, training, equipping, and maintaining armed forces ready for war.
Militarism
This country was neutral during both WWI and WWII
Belgium
The most dangerous place to be in battle
No Man’s Land
This country came up with the plan to catch it’s opponents off guard
Germany
What is propaganda?
Propaganda is the use of information to influence people's opinions, attitudes, or behaviors. It can be based on fact, but it's often biased or misleading
Countries come together to form…
Alliances
Canada’s main alliance was with this country
Great Britain (UK)
The first line of trenches, where most fighting occurred.
Front Line Trenches
The German military went through this neutral country in an attempt to get to France, sparking Britain to join
Belgium
What country was responsible for the spark?
Serbia
Britain’s belief that they were the best and most powerful empire is an example of this
Nationalism
This Alliance was between Britain (Canada), France, and Russia
Triple Entente
The second line of trenches, where soldiers could rest and rush forward if needed.
Support Line Trenches
The plan relied on this country to be slow to mobilize, however they were prepared much faster than expected, causing a hold up.
Russia
What strategies were used in propaganda
Loyalty to the British, Money, Protecting loved ones, Pride, etc.
One country taking over another country to gain power and resources.
Imperialism
This alliance was between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
Triple Alliance
The line of tunnels running between the trench lines
Communication line/trench
The german’s believed that this country was weak and could be easily taken over.
France
Canada did most of its fighting on the …. front in what country
Western Front, in France
This person was assassinated, causing the “spark” of the first world war.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
This Country switched alliances after the beginning of the war
Italy
The final line of trenches where soldiers could safely take a rest, bathe, and have a hot meal
Reserve Line Trenches
Neither side was able to advance from the English channel across to Switzerland. What is this lack of advance called
Stalemate
Why did people enlist? (2 answers per group)
Pressure, wanting to be a hero, escape from bad situations, money, etc.