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Which general is recognized for leading Canadian forces to success at the Battle of Vimy Ridge?
Which general is recognized for leading Canadian forces to success at the Battle of Vimy Ridge?
What was the primary reason for the introduction of income tax in Canada during WWI?
What was the primary reason for the introduction of income tax in Canada during WWI?
What did conscription entail in Canada during WWI?
What did conscription entail in Canada during WWI?
Which event marked the official end of hostilities in World War I?
Which event marked the official end of hostilities in World War I?
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Which term refers to individuals who refuse military service due to moral or religious beliefs?
Which term refers to individuals who refuse military service due to moral or religious beliefs?
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Which pandemic resulted in significant casualties worldwide during the later years of World War I?
Which pandemic resulted in significant casualties worldwide during the later years of World War I?
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What event is characterized by a massive explosion in Halifax in 1917?
What event is characterized by a massive explosion in Halifax in 1917?
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What term describes the coalition of nations that fought against the Central Powers during WWI?
What term describes the coalition of nations that fought against the Central Powers during WWI?
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What was the main purpose of the League of Nations?
What was the main purpose of the League of Nations?
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What event is referred to as the 'spark' that led to WWI?
What event is referred to as the 'spark' that led to WWI?
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What did the Military Service Act introduce in Canada?
What did the Military Service Act introduce in Canada?
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What were U-boats primarily used for during the war?
What were U-boats primarily used for during the war?
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Which battle is often associated with high casualties and little territorial gain?
Which battle is often associated with high casualties and little territorial gain?
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What was the main significance of Vimy Ridge for Canada?
What was the main significance of Vimy Ridge for Canada?
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What was the primary purpose of propaganda during the war?
What was the primary purpose of propaganda during the war?
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Which of the following statements about the Treaty of Versailles is TRUE?
Which of the following statements about the Treaty of Versailles is TRUE?
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Study Notes
World War I (1914-1918)
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Causes:
- M.A.I.N.: Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism
- Spark: Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (Austria-Hungary)
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Key Participants:
- Allies: Canada, UK, France, USA & others
- Central Powers: Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria
Canada's Role in World War I
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Contributions:
- Over 600,000 soldiers served
- Key battles: Vimy Ridge, Passchendaele, The Somme
- Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF): Canada's main military force
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Domestic Impact:
- Conscription (1917): Mandatory military service, highly controversial
- 1917 Election: Division over conscription
- Income Tax: Introduced to fund the war effort
- War Measures Act: Allowed the government to take emergency actions
- Internment Camps: For people from enemy countries (e.g., Germans, Austrians)
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Post-War Changes:
- Growing Canadian independence with participation in international affairs (League of Nations)
Key Battles and Events
- Vimy Ridge (1917): A key Canadian victory, symbolizing national pride
- Passchendaele (1917): A brutal battle in Belgium with heavy casualties, highlighting the challenges of trench warfare
- Halifax Disaster (1917): A massive explosion caused by a munitions ship, resulting in significant casualties
- Hundred Days Campaign (1918): Series of successful Allied offensives leading to the end of the war
Important Figures
- Arthur Currie: Successful Canadian General who led troops at Vimy Ridge
- Sir Robert Borden: Canada's Prime Minister who introduced conscription
- Sam Hughes: Canada's controversial Minister of Militia during WWI
- John McCrae: Canadian physician and poet, author of "In Flanders Fields"
Other Key Terms
- Aerial Reconnaissance: Use of aircraft for intelligence gathering
- Armistice: Agreement to stop fighting, signed on November 11, 1918
- Conscientious Objectors: Individuals who refused military service on moral or religious grounds
- Flu Pandemic of 1918: A global influenza outbreak, resulting in an estimated 50 million deaths worldwide
- Habeas Corpus: Legal principle protecting individuals from unlawful detention; suspended in Canada during the war
- League of Nations: International organization established after WWI to maintain peace
- Lusitania: A British passenger ship sunk by a German U-boat in 1915
- Propaganda: Strategic communication used to influence public opinion
- Rationing: Controlled distribution of limited resources during the war
- Trench Warfare: Fighting from deep trenches leading to stalemates
- Treaty of Versailles: Peace treaty that ended WWI and punished Germany
- U-boats: German submarines used in naval warfare
- Victory Bonds: Government bonds sold to fund the war effort
- Military Voters Act: Legislation allowing Canadian soldiers overseas to vote in elections
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Test your knowledge on the causes and key participants of World War I, focusing on Canada's significant contributions and the impact of the war on its society. Explore Canadian battles, policies, and changes that arose from this global conflict.
