Causes of World War I

False (B)

To hold defensive positions

<p>Black Hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Italy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Battle of Ypres = First use of poison gas. Battle of the Somme = Massive casualties, limited success. Vimy Ridge = First battle planned and executed by Canadian troops.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They worked as nurses and factory workers, and filled in other roles left by men.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To divide Germany's colonies, impose reparations, and punish Germany. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It led to women being eligible to sit in the Senate in 1929.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>insulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Halifax Explosion = A munitions ship exploded in Halifax Harbour. Spanish Flu = A global pandemic that killed millions worldwide. Black Tuesday = Stock market crash that triggered the Great Depression. Prohibition = Ban on alcohol.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A rise of illegal bootlegging and organized crime. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Radio, automobiles or insulin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Internet (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To test strategies and relieve pressure on the Soviets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>D-Day</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Contributions from the Commonwealth (A), Resilient pilots (B), Radar (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Kristallnacht = Night of Broken Glass V-E Day = Germany surrenders V-J Day = Japan surrenders D-Day = Allied landing in Normandy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To force Japan's surrender and avoid a costly invasion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mass unemployment and poverty (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Atlantic</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They symbolized the economic hardship and inability to afford gas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sudetenland</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Treaty of Versailles = Punished Germany severely after World War I Appeasement = Allowed Hitler to take territories like the Sudetenland Blitzkrieg = Lightning war strategy employing fast-moving forces Battle of Britain = Germany's failed attempt at air superiority over Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To protest the harsh conditions in relief camps (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>World War II used 'Blitzkrieg', emphasizing speed, while World War I was generally static trench warfare.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To finance the war effort (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The United Nations (UN)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>NATO</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cold War = Tension between the U.S. and Soviet Union Trudeaumania = Widespread enthusiasm for Pierre Trudeau October Crisis = Kidnapping of James Cross and Pierre Laporte Quiet Revolution = Social and political change in Quebec during the 1960s</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They took on roles in factories, farms, and nursing. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>War Measures Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pierre Trudeau (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mutual Assured Destruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Berlin</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>NATO = Collective defense treaty organization NORAD = U.S.-Canada air defense Warsaw Pact = Soviet-led military alliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lester B. Pearson (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Statute of Westminster</p> Signup and view all the answers

Competition between nations for colonies and resources. This fueled tensions leading up to WWI.

The assassination of the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, by a Serbian nationalist. This sparked a chain reaction of alliances and declarations of war.

A defensive military strategy used in WWI involving dug-in trenches, constant threat of attacks, and harsh living conditions.

A German military plan to quickly defeat France by invading Belgium, then focus on Russia. It failed due to Belgian resistance and British intervention.

A major turning point in Canadian history, this battle saw Canadian troops plan and execute a successful attack on Vimy Ridge, demonstrating their military capabilities.

The use of poisonous gasses as a weapon during WWI, first employed by Germany at the Battle of Ypres.

A major battle in WWI that resulted in massive casualties and limited gains, highlighting the brutality of trench warfare.

The introduction of forced military service in Canada during WWI, leading to significant opposition from French Canadians, pacifists, and farmers.

A 1917 explosion in Halifax Harbour, resulting from a munitions ship, killing ~2,000 and causing widespread damage to the city.

An international conference held in 1919 to establish peace terms after World War I, focusing on Germany's punishment and territorial division.

A treaty enforced on Germany after World War I (1919) imposing harsh penalties, including reparations, territorial losses, and military limitations.

A global pandemic that ravaged the world (1918-1920), claiming the lives of ~50 million people, including ~50,000 Canadians.

Five notable Canadian women who fought for legal recognition as "persons," leading to women's eligibility to sit in the Senate in 1929.

Young women in the 1920s who challenged conventional social norms through their style, including short dresses, bobbed hair, and rebellious behavior.

A period in the 1920s when alcohol consumption was forbidden, advocated by temperance groups to reduce crime and improve morality.

The day the stock market crashed (October 29, 1929), marking the beginning of the Great Depression.

A strategy used by Germany during World War II that relied on speed and surprise to overwhelm the enemy. It involved the use of fast-moving tanks, planes, and infantry and was quite different from the slow, static trench warfare of World War I.

Canada's involvement in World War II was not automatic. While Britain declared war on Germany in 1939, Canada, as an independent nation, had its own foreign policy. Canada officially declared war on September 10, 1939.

This was a failed attempt by Germany to gain control of the skies over Britain during World War II. Germany hoped to cripple Britain's defenses and force a surrender, but the Royal Air Force successfully defended their country.

The Treaty of Versailles, signed after World War I, imposed harsh punishments on Germany, including territorial losses, military limitations, and heavy reparations. It is considered one of the long-term causes of World War II because it created resentment and instability in Germany, which ultimately led to the rise of the Nazi Party.

Appeasement was a policy of giving in to the demands of an aggressor in order to avoid conflict. It is considered a major factor leading to World War II because it allowed Hitler to take over territories like the Sudetenland, emboldening his aggressive actions and ultimately leading to war.

A military battle that took place in Italy from 1943 to 1945. Canadian troops played a significant role in liberating the country from Nazi control.

An Allied attack on the French city of Dieppe in 1942, aimed at testing strategies and relieving pressure on the Soviet Union. The attack failed due to poor planning and strong German defenses.

A vital naval battle during WWII, taking place throughout the Atlantic from 1939 to 1945. The focus was on controlling shipping routes and combating German U-boats.

A system of using sonar to detect submarines underwater. It was a key technology for allied forces fighting the Battle of the Atlantic during WWII.

A major Allied invasion of Normandy, France on June 6, 1944, marking the beginning of the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi control. Canadian forces played a key role, landing on Juno Beach.

The use of atomic bombs by the United States on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan in August 1945. It was a pivotal moment in World War II, leading to Japan's surrender and ending the war.

A technology developed during World War II that enabled the detection of enemy aircraft. It played a crucial role in air defense and early warning systems.

The surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945, marking the end of World War II in Europe. The surrender of Japan on August 15, 1945, following the atomic bombings, concluded the war in the Pacific.

Bonds sold to citizens to fund the war effort. This was a way for ordinary Americans to contribute to the war effort and ensure that the country had the financial resources to fight.

Women took on new roles in factories, farms, and as nurses. This was crucial because men were away fighting in the war. Women's contributions were essential to keeping the country running.

Due to fear of espionage, Japanese Canadians were interned in camps during WWII. Their property was confiscated and their civil rights violated. This demonstrates how fear and prejudice can lead to injustice.

The United Nations (UN) was created to maintain peace and prevent future wars. It aimed to address the shortcomings of the League of Nations, which had failed to prevent World War II.

The Cold War was a period of tension and competition between the United States (capitalism) and the Soviet Union (communism). It lasted from the end of World War II until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.

A metaphor for the division between communist Eastern Europe and democratic Western Europe. It symbolized the ideological barrier that separated the two blocs.

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) was a military alliance of Western nations formed in 1949. The Soviet Union responded by forming the Warsaw Pact (1955), a military alliance of communist states. This escalated the Cold War.

A period of profound social and political change in Quebec during the 1960s. It focused on modernization, reducing the Catholic Church's influence, and promoting French language and culture. It was a significant period in Quebec's history.

Canada's Constitution Act and Charter of Rights and Freedoms were introduced in 1982 under Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, establishing a framework for Canadian governance and individual freedoms.

A military alliance formed in 1949 for collective defense against Soviet aggression, with members from North America and Europe. Canada joined to protect its interests and contribute to international security.

A joint air defense system between Canada and the United States established in 1958 to protect North America from air attacks, especially during the Cold War.

A Soviet-led military alliance formed in 1955 as a response to NATO, uniting Eastern European countries under the Soviet sphere of influence.

A conflict in Korea (1950-1953) where Canada fought alongside United Nations forces against North Korean and Chinese troops. It demonstrated Canada's commitment to international peacekeeping.

A tense standoff between the United States and the Soviet Union in 1962 over Soviet missiles deployed in Cuba. It brought the world to the brink of nuclear war.

A Nobel Prize-winning Canadian Prime Minister who championed peacekeeping efforts during the Cold War, notably proposing UN peacekeeping forces during the Suez Crisis.

A Cold War strategy based on mutual nuclear deterrence, where both sides possessed enough nuclear weapons to destroy each other, ensuring neither would launch a first strike.