2.4A (summarized) (Canada's involvement) Flashcards
when did Britain declare war on Germany?
On August 4, 1914 Britain declared war on Germany
Why did Canada fight in the war?
Canada was automatically roped into the war when Britain declared war, despite being a country since 1867
Britain as considered by most (sans Quebec) to be the mother country
Canada was so loyal to Britain, to the point where even though they only had 3000 soldiers prior to the war, it expanded to 30 000 soldiers during the war
Who was the bad Minister of Militia, and why was he bad?
Sam Hughes only trained them for four months, and made them use outdated strategies like running the line
He made them use the infamous Ross Rifle, and gave them cardboard boots
He also took part in war profiteering
He was dismissed in 1916, but was knighted
How did the war contribute to Canada’s nationalism?
- the CEF (the //Canadian\ Expeditionary Forces - made up of volunteers) was originally meant to combine with Great Britain’s army, but never did
- the battle of Vimy Ridge was planned and carried out by Canadians, and super successful
What law enacted in 1914 made conscription, and imprisonment & deportment without proper proof legal?
And who enacted it?
The War Measures Act, enacted by Prime Minister Robert Borden
How did the War Measures Act affect immigrants?
Recent immigrants from Germany and
Austria-Hungary were treated harshly
Approximately 100,000 had to carry ID Cards and
report to registration offices
8500 people were held in internment camps
These policies led to attacks on German owned
businesses and clubs
