Chapter 2: Canada And Ww1

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Triple Alliance

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Consists of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy

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Triple Entente

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Consists of Russia, Britain, and France

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Alliances

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One country promises to help one another if attacked.

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Imperialism

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The Europeans had taken over large parts of the world. There was competition and over these colonies.

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Nationalism

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Extreme love for a country; breeds arrogance and aggression.

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Militarism

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European countries were in an arms race.

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Canada Expeditionary Force (CFC)

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the army of volunteers that were sent to the war.

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War Measures Act

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an act which granted the Canadian government the authority to do everything necessary for the security, defense, peace, order, and welfare of Canada.

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internment camp

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government camps where people who are considered a threat, are detained until the war is over.

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income tax

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temporary tax to support the war, introduced in 1917. But it was never temporary.

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Schlieffen Plan

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for the German army to invade Belgium and France, and capture the capital of Paris. They didn't want to battle two fronts at the same time, so did it one by one.

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trench warfare

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a type of combat in which opposing troops fight from trenches facing each other.

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Battle of Ypres

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In 1914, French and Canadian troops were to hold the line in the Belgian city. Over 6000 Canadians were killed, captured, or wounded.

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Battle of Somme

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In 1919, the Battle of Somme was a battle of the First World War fought by the armies of the British and French troops against the Germans. Over 60,000 Canadians were killed.

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Battle of Vimy Ridge

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In 1917, The goal was to regain Vimy Ridge which was an important area of land. Located in Northern France.

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Battle of Passchendaele

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In the late summer of 1917, Haig chose Arthur Currie to bring his four divisions to Belgium and take up the fight around Passchendaele, all for a piece of land.

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ace

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a pilot that has made 5 kills or more in the air.

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Atlantic Convoy System

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a system that the Allies developed, that groups all ships to sail at once, with navy ships surrounding them.

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U-Boat

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a submarine, which was a dangerous weapon that the Germans developed that can't be seen underwater or detected.

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merchant marines

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civilian ships and sailors who transport food, weapons, and maintaining armed forces ready for the war.

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propaganda

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information that governments produced to convince but manipulate people to support the war.

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Conscription Crisis

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compulsory service in the armed forces. It divided Canada when conscription was brought back, and the French people became furious.

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Treaty of Versailles

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a peace agreement that included a fourteen-point plan in 1919.

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League of Nations

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a league made up of many nations and is based on the principle of collective security. If one member is attacked, all members are to cooperate in suppressing the aggressor.

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June 24, 1914

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Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated while visiting Sarajevo, Bosnia.

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April 22, 1915

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the 2nd Battle of Ypres

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July of 1916

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Battle of Somme, British and French forces under General Douglas Haig.

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April 9, 1917

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Battle of Vimy Ridge. By April 12 have regained back the land.

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Summer of 1917

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Passchendaele, under General Arthur Currie took orders from General Haig.

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May 7, 1915

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the cruise ship "Luistania" was sunk by a U-boat.

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December 6, 1917

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"Mont Blanc," a French vessel that carried more that 2500 tons of dynamite, was accidentally hit by another ship.

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March of 1917

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Czar Nicholas of Russia was forced to abdicate.

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April 2, 1917

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The United States declared war on the Germans after cruise ship Luistania sunk.

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November 11, 1918

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at 11 am, the war has finally ended.

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June of 1919

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Treaty of Versailles was introduced, a 14-point plan for peace that emphasized forgiveness.

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1918-1920

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The Spanish Flu swept across Europe and North America, and has caused the deaths of 22 million worldwide.

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Franz Ferdinand

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the crowned prince of Austria-Hungary

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Gavrilo Princip

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the Serbian terrorist who killed Franz Ferdinand and his wife.

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Robert Borden

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the Prime Minister of Canada during WW1.

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Sam Hughes

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was in charge of Canada's armament industry, but was a poor administrator.

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Arthur Currie

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a former real estate dealer from Victoria, and was a replacement for General Julian Byng, who was promoted for his role, and sent back to Canada.

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Billy Bishop

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was a cavalry officer form Owen Sound, Ontario. Bishop transferred to the Royal Flying Corps and became Canada's top ace with 72 kills. He was the first Canadian pilot awarded the Victoria Cross.

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The Red Baron

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who's real name is Manfred von Richthofen, was a flying ace, but was shot down by Roy Brown.

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Henri Bourassa

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was a Quebec nationalist, who argued that Canada had lost enough men and spent enough money on a war that had little to do with them.