World War I Causes and Warfare

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What was the main purpose of the Von Schlieffen Plan?

To avoid a two-front war by defeating France quickly (correct)

To promote alliances with Italy

To initiate a naval blockade against the UK

To establish a peace treaty with Russia

Which of the following best describes the term 'total war'?

A conflict that involves only professional soldiers

A military tactic that avoids civilian areas

A war that requires contributions from civilians and impacts the entire nation (correct)

A war strategy that focuses solely on military targets

What led to the United States entering World War II?

The signing of the Munich Agreement

The sinking of the Lusitania

The German invasion of Poland

The attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan (correct)

Which political leaders were prominent during the Great Depression?

R.B. Bennett and William Lyon Mackenzie King Signup and view all the answers

What characterized trench warfare during World War I?

Living conditions in dug-out trenches leading to health issues Signup and view all the answers

Which organization was established after World War II to maintain international peace?

The United Nations Signup and view all the answers

What was the strategy known as Blitzkrieg primarily associated with?

Fast and decisive military attacks by Germany Signup and view all the answers

What does the term Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) imply?

Nuclear warfare would lead to total destruction for both attacker and defender Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the On-to-Ottawa Trek in 1935?

It resulted in a meeting with Prime Minister R.B. Bennett. Signup and view all the answers

Which event directly prompted the United States to enter World War II?

The attack on Pearl Harbor Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary strategy used by Germany known as Blitzkrieg?

A rapid, surprise attack strategy. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best defines fascism?

A political ideology focused on nationalism and authoritarianism. Signup and view all the answers

What was the objective of the Marshall Plan?

To provide economic aid to rebuild Western Europe. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of D-Day during World War II?

It initiated the liberation of Western Europe. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term Holocaust refer to?

The genocide of Jews and others by Nazi Germany. Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of Mutually Assured Destruction imply?

Nuclear war would result in the complete destruction of both sides. Signup and view all the answers

What role did Robert Oppenheimer have during the Manhattan Project?

He was the scientific director responsible for developing the atomic bomb. Signup and view all the answers

Which event does VE Day commemorate?

The surrender of Nazi Germany in World War II. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Iron Curtain during the Cold War?

It symbolized the division between communist and non-communist countries. Signup and view all the answers

Which event is known for its impact on women's suffrage in Canada?

The Person’s Case Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of residential schools in Canada?

To assimilate Indigenous children into the dominant culture. Signup and view all the answers

What role did the U.S. play in the Marshall Plan?

Providing economic assistance to Europe post-WWII. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes trench warfare?

Fighting from long, narrow ditches. Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main economic tools used during WWI and WWII to raise funds?

Victory Bonds Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the cultural movement of the Hippies in the 1960s?

Promotion of peace and anti-establishment ideals. Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary result of the Winnipeg General Strike of 1919?

It marked a significant moment of unrest and a strike for workers' rights. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Alberta Five?

Activists who fought for women's rights in Canada. Signup and view all the answers

What was the key ideological difference between fascism and communism?

Fascism promotes a strong central government, while communism advocates for classless society. Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main focuses of the Baby Boomers generation?

Influencing social and economic changes in North America. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'total war' imply?

A conflict that impacts all aspects of society, including civilians. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main objective of the League of Nations?

To provide a forum for resolving international disputes and promoting peace. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a consequence of the War Guilt Clause in the Treaty of Versailles?

It placed blame for WWI solely on Germany, leading to resentment. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

World War I (WWI) Causes

Nationalism, militarism, alliances, imperialism, and the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand by Gavrilo Princip were key causes.
The Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy) and the Triple Entente (France, Russia, UK) were major opposing alliances.

WWI Warfare

Trench warfare was a brutal form of fighting, with soldiers living in trenches, facing harsh conditions like trench foot and trench mouth.
Key figures include Billy Bishop (Canadian flying ace) and the Red Baron (Manfred von Richthofen, German fighter pilot).
The Von Schlieffen Plan was Germany's strategy to avoid a two-front war, aiming to quickly defeat France before tackling Russia.
Total war involved the entire nation in the war effort, impacting civilians and military personnel.

Interwar Period and the Great Depression

The economic cycle of boom, bust, and recovery shaped the period, leading to the Great Depression.
Relief camps and transience were common as people struggled for basic needs and moved in search of work.
R.B. Bennett and William Lyon Mackenzie King were significant political leaders during this time.

World War II (WWII)

Fascism and Nazism, totalitarian regimes under Hitler and Mussolini, led to WWII.
Key events include the Pearl Harbor attack, the Allied invasion of Sicily (Operation Husky), and D-Day (Normandy invasion).
Blitzkrieg tactics were used by Germany for swift attacks.
The Holocaust, the systematic extermination of Jews and other minorities by Nazi Germany, was a horrific event.
Nuclear warfare, with the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, had devastating consequences.
The Manhattan Project, led by Robert Oppenheimer, developed the atomic bombs.

Post-WWII and the Cold War

The Cold War was an ideological conflict between the capitalist West (U.S.) and communist East (Soviet Union).
The establishment of the United Nations post-WWII aimed at maintaining international peace and security.
Proxy wars, like those in Korea and Vietnam, occurred between U.S. and Soviet-backed forces.
Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) was a concept emphasizing the potentially catastrophic consequences of nuclear war.
Warsaw Pact vs. NATO represented the opposing military alliances.
The Iron Curtain and Red Scare symbolized Europe's division and the U.S.'s fear of communist expansion.

Women's rights, including the suffragist movement and the Person's Case legal recognition, were key advancements.
Residential schools represent a tragic period in Canadian history, forcing Indigenous children into assimilation.
Indigenous rights continue to be a significant issue, addressing historic assimilation and discrimination.
The Winnipeg General Strike was a notable labor movement.
The Alberta Five fought for women's rights, paving the way for women's suffrage.

Cultural and Societal Shifts

Jazz and rock and roll shaped the cultural scene, especially post-WWII.
The baby boomer generation impacted social and economic changes.
Hippies, advocating peace, love, and anti-establishment ideals, emerged in the 1960s and 1970s.
The 1972 Summit Series was a major ice hockey rivalry between Canada and the Soviet Union.

War and Post-War Economics

Victory bonds and censorship were used during WWI and WWII to finance and control information.
The Marshall Plan provided economic aid to rebuild Europe post-WWII.
Stock/shares were important financial tools affecting businesses during the wars and later.

Key Global and Ideological Movements

Fascism and communism were significant 20th-century ideologies.
Mein Kampf outlined Adolf Hitler's ideology.

World War I Terms

Colony, Monarchy, Autonomy, War, Alliance System, Nationalism, Militarism, The Black Hand, Von Schlieffen Plan, Triple Alliance, Triple Entente, Trench Warfare, Trench, No Man's Land, Front Trench, Over the Top, Trench Foot, Trench Mouth, Dogfight, Billy Bishop, Red Baron, Naval Blockade, Convoy System, Conscription, Military Service Act, Pacifist, Total War, Halifax Explosion, Victory Bonds, Enemy Aliens, Censorship, Propaganda, League of Nations, War Guilt Clause, Union, General Strike, Assimilation, Residential Schools

Additional Terms

Jazz, Suffragists, Alberta Five, Person's Case, Prosperity, Recession, Recovery, Depression, Stock/Share, Stock Certificate, Drought, Dustbowl, Relief Camps, Relief Workers, Transients, Ride the Rails, On-to-Ottawa Trek, Axis Powers, Allied Powers, Superpower Nation, Atomic Warfare, Fascism, Dictator, Nazism, Propaganda, Mein Kampf, Anti-Semitism, Rearmament, Communists, Blitzkrieg, Pearl Harbor, Barbarossa, Operation Husky, Battle at Dieppe, D-Day, Nuclear War, Manhattan Project, Robert Oppenheimer, Nagasaki, Hiroshima, Radiation, Holocaust, Concentration/Death Camps, Wolfpack, VE Day, Cold War, Warsaw Pact, NATO, Marshall Plan, Truman Doctrine, Spy, Espionage, United Nations, Iron Curtain, Red Scare, Mutually Assured Destruction, Gouzenko Affair, Middle Power, Suez Canal Crisis, Lester B. Pearson, Proxy War, Hippies, Rock & Roll, Baby Boomer, The Summit Series

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This quiz explores the key causes of World War I, including nationalism and alliances, as well as the brutal realities of trench warfare. It covers significant figures and strategies from the conflict, providing insights into the total war concept and its effects on nations and civilians alike.