overall Flashcards
how many people died?
over 20 million
What was Canada connected to in 1914?
Britain
why was everyone excited about this war?
Because the tension was slowly growing
What was the end result stats?
4 years of bloody war, 60 000 Canadians killed, 178 000 men wounded, and if they survived they had major PTSD and were considered “damaged”.
What were the 4 factors leading to the start of the war?
- Alliances
- Militarism
- Imperialism
4.Nationalism
What were the alliances?
Triple Entente: Britain, France, and Russia
Triple Alliance: Germany, Austria Hungary, and Italy.
what is Militarism?
The policy of building up military forces and weaponry and threatening armed aggression. Germany had the most powerful army, and Britain had the most powerful navy.
what is Imperialism?
It’s the extension of one nation’s authority or control over lands by economic, political, or military means.
What is Nationalism?
It’s the deep patriotism and loyalty to the home country.