World war one Flashcards
What was the Chinese head tax?
It was a tax that the Canadian government knew lots of immigrants wouldn’t be able to afford. They used this tax as a way to keep the Chinese immigrants out of Canada.
How much was the Chinese head tax?
The tax started at $50 but when people started to be able to afford it Canada changed it to $100 and after a while, the $100 tax started to be more affordable so they raised it to $500.
What was the Komagata Maru?
It was a group of Sikhs that were trying to immigrate to Canada. They came by ship but the Canadian government wouldn’t allow them into Canada. They made it seem as if the paperwork was taking a long time but the Canadian tactic was to make them wait so long that they would have to go back because they would starve if they didn’t.
What happened to Aboriginals?
Aboriginals were treated as second class. They were put into residential schools, they had to live on reserves, the Canadian government really pushed farming on them instead of allowing them to as much traditional hunting. There was just a lot of racism towards aboriginals. All of this caused Natives to become dependant on the government.
What was the Indian act?
The Indian act was made to push indigenous people into mainstream society and get rid of the cultural differences of indigenous people.
What were the 2 alliances called?
The Triple Entente and the Triple Alliance
Who was in the Triple Entente?
The Triple Entente included Russia, France, and Great Britain. Russia left in 1917.
Who was in the Triple Alliance?
The Triple Alliance included Italy, Germany, and Austria-Hungary. Italy left in 1915.
What were the causes of world war one?
Imperialism, Nationalism, The assassination of archduke Franz Ferdinand, Alliances, and militarism.
At the time of world war one who was the Prime minister of Canada?
Robert Borden
Who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Gorrilo Princip of black hand
What year was Archduke Franz Ferdinand assasinated?
He was assassinated in 1914
What year did Germany give Austria-Hungary a “blank” Cheque?
In 1914
What year did the Christmas truce happen?
It happened in 1914 but it will never happen again
Who was Sam Hughes?
He was the leader of the Malitia
What year did Canada mobilize for war?
1914
What was the major battle for Canada?
Ypres
What was the battle of the Somme also known as?
“The blood bath”
What year did the battle of the Somme start?
1916
What year did the battle of Vimy ridge happen?
1917
What battle did Canada’s 4 divisions take in 4 days?
battle of Vimy ridge
what year did the conscription crisis happen?
1917
what year could women vote in the provincial elections?
1916
when did the Halifax explosion happen?
dec. 1917
when did world war one end?
November 11th, 1918 at 11:00 am
what year did the Spanish flu happen?
1919
what was the war guilt clause?
The war guilt clause basically blamed Germany for world war one and made Germany pay for it.
what would have happened if Germany didn’t sign the war guilt clause?
they would have faced an allied invasion if they didn’t sign.
what was prohibition?
prohibition was women trying to make alcohol illegal because they thought it was the reason for all of the domestic abuse
what was the wartime elections act?
The Act allowed wives, widows, mothers, and sisters of soldiers serving overseas the chance to vote.
what was the military votes act?
The act allowed all Canadian soldiers to vote
before world war one what were women treated as?
women were treated as property unless they committed a crime.
when did the battle of Ypres happen?
April - May 1915
when did the battle of the Somme happen?
July - November 1916
when did the battle of Vimy ridge happen?
April 1917
when did the battle of Passchendale happen?
July - November 1917
when did Canadas “Hundred Days” happen?
August 8 - November 11, 1918
What is the order that the battles happened in?
the battle of Ypres, the battle of the Somme, the battle of Vimy Ridge, the battle of Passchendale, Canadas “Hundred Days”
What was consription?
Conscription was basically being picked to go to war instead of just enlisting yourself. Men between the ages of 18 and 45 were eligible for conscription. Conscription only became a thing later into the war when many men had died and not many other men were enlisting anymore.
Who was most against conscription in Canada?
The french Canadians were the most against conscription
what was the area between apposing trenches called?
The area between the opposing trenches was called no mans land
what was the riffle that Canadians first used called?
The canadian ross rifle
Why didn’t Canadians like the Canadian ross riffle?
It often got jammed with mud or would fire rapidly. most Canadians would pick up British riffles they would find on the ground and use those instead.
how long did it take Canadians to capture Vimy ridge?
it took 4 days
when the British commanding officer Byng was promoted after the battle of Vimy Ridge, command of the Canadian corps went to who?
Command of the Canadian corps went to Lt. General Arthur Currie.
what did the military service act pave the way for?
the military service act paved the way for conscription.
what was the military service act?
the military service act was a law that was put in place to make conscription legal in Canada.
where did the leaders of the allies meet to set out the conditions for peace after world war one?
they met in versai
