HISTORY EXAM Flashcards
What are the Indirect causes of world war I
Militarism
Alliances
Nationalism
Imperialism
what is Militarism
“Arms Race” = competing to have more weapons ships etc
Militarism in World War I meant countries built up strong armies and were ready to use them in conflict which created tension
what is Alliances
The alliances made it more likely that a war would start. As well alliances made it more likely for the war to spread
what is Nationalism
“I think i’m better than you” Nationalism led to strong rivalry between the major powers
What is Imperialism
Wanting the most land All the great powers were competing for colonies and territory
what was the Direct cause of world war 1 and what happened
Assassination = The archduke of the Austro-Hungarian Empire was killed by a Serbian terrorist in 1914. This caused the Austrian government to prepare to go to war with serbia.
Why were trenches built
Trenches were built for purpose to get away from machine guns
Trenches were also used to try and protect soldiers from poisonous gas, giving them more time to put on gas masks
Why were dug outs built in the trenches
Dugouts were built for soldiers to rest and hide
Living conditions in the trenches
-lack of sleep
-lack of food
-always being worried about dying
-trench foot (caused from always being wet and cold)
What are machine guns first used when
first used in the american civil war
shoots 500-600 bullets per minute
Chemical weapons first used by who and what are the 3 types
first used by Germans
3 types- chlorine, mustard, phosgene
what is big bertha
biggest artillery known shoot 120 km distances
killed hundreds and thousands of people
Why was flying a plan so dangerous
3 hours of training
No parachutes
Sun burns
Open cockpit
What’s an air ace and whos the most famous one
An air ace is someone who shot down more than 5 planes. The red baron was the most famous air ace; he shot down 80 planes.
When world war 1 started how many ships did canada have
2 ships
What was Canada’s navy called and why
Canada’s navy was called tin-pot navy because it was small and not very powerful compared to other nations
Why was the sea so important what did the ships bring
food, weapons and soldiers
What is the significance of the sinking of the Luisitania?
Many Americans were on board when the Germans decided to sink the Luisitanian, this caused Americans to join the war a year before it ended.
What is the armistice
the ceasefire that ended the war on November 11th 1918
what was the Treaty of versailles
When the world blamed germany for starting world war 1 and the treaty was their reproductions to fix the damage they caused
-Germany must accept full responsibility for the war
-All german businesses in other countries was taken away and given away
-Germany had to give the land they took from france back
where was the treaty of versailles signed
paris peace conference 1919
During the treaty of versailles peace conference who did most of the talking and what did Canada damade
PM Robert borden demands that canada represents itself instead of britain
who did most of the talking - Britain, france, Usa
What is the League of Nations
It was created after ww1 to help create international world peace
What is Canada’s last 100 days
In 1918 the hundred days was a series of attacks on canadians.
Why was Halifax a very important port during WW1
Halifax served as an important destination for traveling ships to deliver things like cargo.
hat precautions were taken in the building of the Mont Blanc?
There was no smoking, no drinking and copper nails were used because they won’t generate a spark.
What were some mistakes made by the Imo?
The Imo came on the wrong side of the harbor.
how did the explosion happen?
SS mont blanc and ss Lmo collided in the halifax harbor, causing a massive explosion
what was victory bonds?
victory bonds were what the public purchased to support the war
Taxes in the homefront
Luxury goods had taxes placed on them because they were in high demand
What is propaganda?
biased/fake information used to persuade someone
what is Female suffrage
suffrage is the right for women to vote
where were women first given suffrage
manitoba
Internment camps
Many Canadians were unfriendly towards asian immigrants and put them in concentration camp thinking they were spies.
Did the spanish flu come from spain
no
How did the Spanish flu spread?
Troops were getting ready to travel after the war and they spread the disease
What were the symptoms of the Spanish flu?
fever, aches, sore throat, and headache, hemorrhaging in their lunges and drowning in their own fluids
Why did some regions do better with the Spanish flu than others?
Some places did early social distancing and closed schoolers before others.
why is 1917 a significant year
1.Russia leave the war and become Communist
2.USA joins the war
3.Halifax Explosion
4.Conscription Crisis
Prime Minister Robert Borden what did he promise if you voted for him
he granted suffrage to people who were likely to vote for his government. He passed a law that allowed women over the age of 21 who were the wife, mother, sister or daughter of a man serving to vote. He also promised to give the vote to even more women if his party was re-elected
Who is Sam Huges
Sam Hughes was considered a great and competent minister, who had recruited thousands of volunteers and raised thousands of dollars, and that the people are upset that he is stepping down
Why did people from Montreal hate sam Huges
Recruitment posters, training, and instruction manuals were all in english, as well as promotions, which was unfair to the French people
Canadian battles order World war one
battle of Ypres in 1915,
Battle of somme in 1916,
battle of Vimy ridge 1917,
Battle of passchendaele in 1917
Why is the battle of ypres significant
-first battle that used poisonous gases
-brutal trench warfare causing many deaths
Why is the battle of ypres significant too canada
First battle that involved canadian troops
who was involved in the battle of ypres
The Battle of Ypres involved Allied forces (mainly British, French, and Canadian troops) fighting against the German Empire.
Why is the battle of somme significant
-Known as the bloodiest battle
-The first use of the tank in warfare
Why is the battle of somme significant to canada
The Battle of the Somme is important to Canada because Canadian soldiers showed great bravery and skill
who was involved in the battle of somme
The Battle of the Somme involved Allied forces (mainly British and French troops) fighting against the German Empire.
Why is the battle of Vimy ridge significant
The Battle of Vimy Ridge is significant because it marked a major Canadian victory, where Canadian troops captured the ridge from the Germans.
Why is the battle of Vimy ridge significant to canada
-Helped gain independence in canada
-major victory for Canadian troops, who fought together as a unified force
who was involved in the battle of Vimy Ridge
The Battle of Vimy Ridge involved Canadian forces, who fought against the German Empire.
Why is the battle of passchendaele significant
The Battle of Passchendaele is significant because it showed the extreme horrors of World War I, with heavy rain, mud, and many casualties.
Why is the battle of passchendaele significant to canada
Canadian troops played an important role in capturing the village, despite the tough conditions.
who was involved in the battle of passchendaele
Allied forces fighting against Germany
once everyone returned home after world war I what are issues they faced
-canada has a lot of rebuilding to do
-lost many soldiers
-cost of the war
-spanish flu
-Canada spent a lot of money on the war and is now in debt
-increased inflation
-economic changes weren’t livable
Who was involved In the Winnipeg general Strike?
Canadian workers, working class immigrants, returning soldiers
What was the Winnipeg general strike?
30,000 workers left their jobs causing a strike
When did the Winnipeg general strike happen?
1919
Why did the Winnipeg strike happen?
They wanted the right to collective bargaining, better wages and better working condition
The Automobile- what was the most common car and what was it used for
Most common car was the mass-produced Model T ford because of its low price and cheap maintenance automobiles helped people get around faster
The radio - what was it used for
Dance parties, listen to the president Brought families together to listen to the latest news, sports, music or drama
Fashion in the 1920s
For women, the “flapper” look became popular, with shorter skirts, bobbed hair, and loose, straight dresses
Who was Emily Murphy?
Emily Murphy became the first female federal Canadian judge
Who were the famous five?
Emily Murphy, Nellie McClung, Henrietta Muir Edwards, Irene Parlby and Louise McKinney
What was the Persons Case?
The protest for women to be able to sit in the senate of canada and be considered “persons” under the canadian law
what is Prohibition
banning the production, distribution and consumption of alcohol
advantages of the prohibition
no public drunkenness, no abuse, no more neglecting responsibilities
disavantages of prohibition
less fun when going out
-people who drink responsibly now aren’t able to enjoy
-Increased illegal trade
what is bootlegging
illegally selling something
what is a speakeasy
secretive, passwords/secret knocks, lively, loud parties
What were residential schools?
residential schools were mandatory for every indigenous child from ages 5-15 they were often hidden from the public and they were used to “civilize” and educate indigenous children to become catholic.
what is Ethnocentrism
the belief that your culture is better than another
what is assimilation
Becoming a part of a new culture and taking part in their values and beliefs
Rules and punishments of residential schools
-No speaking your own language
-no wearing your own clothes
-abuse (emotional and sexual)
-burning
-beating
-electric shock
-lack of medical attention
What did the students learn in residential schools
-cleanliness
-respect and honesty
-christian religion classes
What is the significance of the Halifax Explosion?
Brought the horrors of war to Canadian soil
the weapon that DID NOT have the greatest influence on World War One was
Atomic Bomb because it wasn’t around in world war one
Which Group opposed Conscription?
French Canadians, Farmers, Pacifists
A convoy is
A naval strategy to protect ships
What is the chanak affair
After world war one Turkey and Greece went to war, Britain called on Canada to send soldiers but Canada refused wanting to not have to do what Britain does.
What is the Halibut treaty
After the chanak affair canada signed a fishing treaty with the USA, it was the first time Canada had signed its own treaty which sent a clear message to Britain about canada’s desire for autonomy
What is The King-Byng Crisis
When king decided to call an election but needed permission from the representative of the British government named byng, byng refused and king was upset
What is The Balfour Report
A report saying Britain and Canada should be equal
What is The Statute of Westminster
British Parliament passed the Statute of Westminster which made the Balfour Report official and made britain and canada equal
What is commonwealth of nations
Canada becomes apart of Britain’s commonwealth