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What was the immediate result of the sinking of the Lusitania?
What was the immediate result of the sinking of the Lusitania?
- Germany apologized and paid reparations
- The United States declared war on Germany (correct)
- The British government negotiated a peace treaty with Germany
- The Lusitania was successfully salvaged
What was the significance of the Second Battle of Ypres to Canadians?
What was the significance of the Second Battle of Ypres to Canadians?
- It led to the establishment of the Canadian Expeditionary Force
- It marked the first time Canadians used mustard gas in warfare (correct)
- It resulted in the British government recognizing Canadian independence
- It led to the signing of a peace treaty between Canada and Germany
What was the War Measures Act?
What was the War Measures Act?
- A law that allowed the Canadian government to suspend civil liberties during emergencies (correct)
- An agreement to provide military support to the Triple Entente
- A trade agreement with European countries
- A treaty between Canada and the United States
What was the significance of the Persons Case?
What was the significance of the Persons Case?
Who were the Big Three at the Paris Peace Conference?
Who were the Big Three at the Paris Peace Conference?
Flashcards
Result of the Lusitania sinking?
Result of the Lusitania sinking?
The United States did NOT declare war on Germany immediately after the sinking of the Lusitania. The sinking of the Lusitania heightened tensions between the United States and Germany and contributed to the eventual entry of the United States into World War I, but the U.S. did not declare war on Germany until April 6, 1917.
Second Battle of Ypres significance?
Second Battle of Ypres significance?
Although the Second Battle of Ypres was a significant battle for Canadians, it was the Germans that first used mustard gas at Ypres. It marked one of the first times poison gas was used on the Western Front.
What was the War Measures Act?
What was the War Measures Act?
A law that allowed the Canadian government to suspend civil liberties during declared emergencies.
Significance of the Persons Case?
Significance of the Persons Case?
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Who were the Big Three?
Who were the Big Three?
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Study Notes
World War I Consequences
- The sinking of the Lusitania led to the United States entering World War I, as 128 Americans were among the 1,195 people killed.
Battles and Their Significance
- The Second Battle of Ypres marked the first time Canadians fought as a unified army, and over 6,000 Canadians died or were wounded, making it a pivotal moment in Canadian military history.
Canadian Governance and Security
- The War Measures Act (1914) granted the Canadian government sweeping powers to disrupt and punish any activity deemed a threat to national security during wartime.
Women's Rights in Canada
- The Persons Case (1929) was a landmark court ruling that recognized women as "persons" with the right to be appointed to the Canadian Senate, a crucial step towards female empowerment in Canada.
Post-War Settlements
- The Big Three at the Paris Peace Conference (1919) consisted of United States President Woodrow Wilson, British Prime Minister David Lloyd George, and French Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau, who together shaped the Treaty of Versailles and redrew the world order.
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