after WWI Flashcards
What is conscription?
Mandatory military service in Canada during WWI
What was the Treaty of Versailles?
Harsh peace treaty that ended WWI
What was the League of Nations?
International organization formed after WWI to prevent future conflicts
Who was Woodrow Wilson?
U.S. President during WWI, key in forming the League of Nations
Who was Arthur Currie?
Canadian general, key in Vimy Ridge victory
What was Vimy Ridge?
Major Canadian battle, symbol of national pride
What was Passchendaele?
Devastating battle with high casualties and muddy conditions
Who was Douglas Haig?
British commander criticized for his tactics
What was the Halifax Explosion?
Massive explosion in Halifax in 1917, caused by a munitions ship collision
How many Canadian soldiers were killed in WWI?
~60,000
What was the total number of combatant deaths in WWI?
Over 10 Million soldier and civilian deaths (18-22 Total)
What did women gain due to their contributions to the war effort in WWI?
Suffrage
What was the Spanish Flu?
Deadly pandemic following WWI, killed millions worldwide
How did WWI end?
Germany surrendered; Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919
What happened to the Russian Royal Family in 1918?
Executed after the Russian Revolution
Fill in the blank: The Spanish Flu had a higher _______ than COVID-19.
mortality rate
Fill in the blank: The Treaty of Versailles included heavy _______ on Germany.
reparations
True or False: The Eastern Front ended early due to the Russian Revolution.
True
What were the reasons for the USA’s involvement in WWI?
Sinking of Lusitania, Zimmerman Telegram, economic ties to Allies
Why did Passchendaele bother Arthur Currie?
Unnecessary high casualties, poor planning, and muddy battlefield conditions
What recognition did women receive during WWI?
Recognition of women’s war efforts in factories, nursing, and home front roles
What is the importance of Vimy Ridge to Canada?
First major Canadian-led victory, national identity, strategic importance, new battle tactics led by Arthur Currie
What was a key characteristic of the Spanish Flu compared to COVID-19?
Occurred post-war
What did the war guilt clause in the Treaty of Versailles entail?
Blamed Germany for starting WWI
Fill in the blank: The Western Front continued until _______ surrender.
Germany’s
