CHC 2D1 Exam on Residential Schools

The practice of a country extending its power and influence over other countries through military expansion.

A formal agreement between two or more countries to support each other in times of war or conflict.

The build-up of a country's military forces, including weapons and soldiers, often driven by competition for dominance.

A powerful battleship introduced by Britain in 1906, which sparked an arms race with Germany.

The aggressive competition between countries to have the biggest and most powerful military forces, often leading to tension and conflict.

The Triple Alliance was a military pact between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.

The Triple Entente was a military alliance between France, Russia, and Great Britain.

The Franco-Prussian War, which France lost to Germany in 1870-71, fueled tensions and contributed to the growth of militarism.

The strong support of a nation's rights and interests above all else, leading to the desire for political independence for specific national groups.

The Austria-Hungarian Empire's control over a diverse land with various ethnic groups fueled nationalist movements seeking independence and self-governance.

Germany's late arrival in the race for colonies led to rivalry and tension with other European powers.

Colonies provided valuable resources and markets for European nations, contributing to their economic growth and power.

The relationship between England and India illustrates the use of colonies as sources of resources and markets, leading to increased wealth and influence.

The Liberal Party, under Mackenzie King, believed the Depression would resolve itself and didn't offer immediate solutions. They returned to power in 1935.

The Conservative Party, led by R.B. Bennett, attempted to stimulate the Canadian economy by raising import tariffs and providing funds for public works projects. However, their efforts were largely ineffective.

The Person's Case was a landmark legal battle where five women argued for women's inclusion as 'persons' under Canadian law, ultimately leading to the recognition of women's political rights.

The Group of Seven was a collective of Canadian artists who gained recognition for their vibrant and abstract paintings depicting the beauty of Canada's landscapes.

Bennett's New Deal was a set of policies introduced during the Depression in Canada, aimed at addressing unemployment, poverty, and social inequality.

Progressive taxation is a system where those with higher incomes pay a larger share of taxes, aiming to distribute wealth and resources more equitably.

Unemployment insurance, often called 'pogey', was a new social program of Bennett's New Deal, providing temporary financial assistance to those who lost their jobs.

Bennett's New Deal also sought to improve working conditions by establishing a minimum wage, aimed at ensuring a decent standard of living for workers.

A political ideology that emphasizes authoritarian rule, extreme nationalism, and the supremacy of the state over individual rights.

An alliance formed during World War II by Germany, Italy, and Japan.

A brutal battle in 1941 where Japanese forces conquered the British colony of Hong Kong.

A systematic, state-sponsored murder of six million Jews and millions of others by Nazi Germany during WWII.

The Nazi plan to exterminate the Jewish population, involving mass shootings, gas chambers, and death camps.

The systematic persecution and murder of Jews by Nazi Germany during World War II.

The Nazi plan to exterminate the Jewish population, involving mass killings and death camps.

A system of government where power is concentrated in a single leader or a small group, often using force and repression.

A pact signed between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union in 1939, where both countries agreed not to attack each other for 10 years and secretly divided Poland between them.

The evacuation of British and French soldiers from Dunkirk, France, during WWII. They were surrounded by the advancing German army.

A military tactic used by Nazi Germany, characterized by fast, surprise attacks utilizing combined forces of infantry, tanks, and air support to overwhelm the enemy quickly.

A series of air battles between the German Luftwaffe and the British Royal Air Force (RAF) during WWII. Germany aimed to destroy the RAF and achieve air superiority before invading Britain. The Germans launched bombing raids on British cities, known as The Blitz. The RAF successfully defended Britain using radar and fighter planes like the Spitfire.

Hitler's surprise invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941, breaking the Non-Aggression Pact.

The German air force's bombing campaign against British cities, aiming to break British morale during the Battle of Britain.

A large-scale air battle that took place over Britain during WWII. It was a fight between the Luftwaffe and the RAF for control of British airspace.

The German air force, responsible for the Blitz and other air operations during World War II.

The liberation of the Netherlands from Nazi German occupation by the Allies, particularly Canadian forces.

A fascist ideology that promoted extreme nationalism, antisemitism, and racial superiority.

After invading Poland in 1939, he orchestrated the Holocaust and committed suicide in 1945 as the Allies closed in.

He was the Prime Minister of Italy during WWII, and led Italy into the war alongside Germany and Japan.

He led the Soviet Union to victory over Nazi Germany, turning the USSR into a totalitarian state, and expanding Soviet influence in Europe.

He led Britain during WWII, especially in the Battle of Britain, and helped shape the post-war world.

He led the US through the Great Depression and into WWII, playing a key role in Allied strategy and the founding of the UN.

Fascism is an extreme political ideology that emphasizes national unity, a strong leader, and a disregard for individual rights.