WWI and WWII Causes Overview
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What does the term 'Militarism' refer to?

Countries having large armies

What is nationalism?

Nations feeling that they need to protect countries they are interested in

What were the two alliances during World War I?

  • Allied Powers: France, Britain, Russia Central Powers: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire
  • Triple Alliance: Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary Triple Entente: Russia, Great Britain, France (correct)
  • Axis Powers: Germany, Italy, Japan Allied Powers: France, Britain, United States, Soviet Union

    • What event is often considered the 'spark' of World War I?

    <p>The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are tanks known for, specifically in relation to the Battle of the Somme?

    <p>The Battle of the Somme is known for the first use of tanks in warfare.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two major battles took place in 1917?

    <p>Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is conscription?

    <p>Forcing young men to fight in the army</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Komagata Maru Incident?

    <p>A ship with Indian immigrants that were denied entry into Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'buying on credit' mean?

    <p>People bought things and paid later</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is prohibition?

    <p>Ban on alcohol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'rum running' refer to?

    <p>Taking alcohol from Canada to the US</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event is generally considered the start of the Great Depression?

    <p>The Stock Market Crash</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were some of the causes of the Great Depression?

    <p>Overproduction, dependence on the USA, buying on credit, stock market crash, drought for farmers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the Prime Minister of Canada during the Great Depression?

    <p>R.B. Bennett</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were some of the causes of World War II?

    <p>Nationalism, militarism, the Great Depression, the Treaty of Versailles, the League of Nations, Hitler, the invasion of Poland (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the first invasion Germany enacted during World War II?

    <p>The Rhineland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is appeasement?

    <p>Giving into the enemy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were concentration camps?

    <p>Camps where Hitler forced the Jews to live</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'blitzkrieg' mean?

    <p>Lightning war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'Sitzkrieg'?

    <p>Fake war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary tactic used in World War II propaganda?

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

    What did the Nuremberg Laws forbid?

    <p>Jews and Germans cannot talk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'Lebensraum'?

    <p>More living space for Germans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason the United States joined World War II?

    <p>The attack on Pearl Harbor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was D-Day?

    <p>June 6, 1944</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was Dieppe Day?

    <p>August 19, 1942</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did Adolf Hitler commit suicide?

    <p>April 30th, 1945</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was Benito Mussolini killed?

    <p>April 27th, 1945</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are war brides?

    <p>Women who got married to returning soldiers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Cold War?

    <p>Between the US and the Soviet Union</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What war was Canada not involved in?

    <p>Vietnam War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event led to the rapid growth of the economy in the 1960s?

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

    What is NAFTA?

    <p>North American Free Trade Agreement allows trade with US, Mexico, and Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was introduced in 1982?

    <p>Charter of Rights and Freedoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Militarism

    • Countries with large armies.

    Nationalism

    • Nations prioritize protecting their interests.

    Alliances of WWI

    • Triple Alliance: Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary
    • Triple Entente: Russia, Great Britain, France

    Spark of WWI

    • Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

    Battle of Somme

    • Tanks were introduced.

    Battles of 1917

    • Vimy Ridge
    • Passchendaele

    Conscription

    • Forcing men into military service.

    Komagata Maru Incident

    • Indian immigrants denied entry to Canada.

    Buying on Credit

    • People purchased items with deferred payments.

    Prohibition

    • Banning of alcohol.

    Rum Running

    • Smuggling alcohol between Canada and the US.

    Great Depression Start

    • Stock market crash.

    Great Depression Causes

    • Overproduction
    • Dependence on the US
    • Buying on credit
    • Stock market crash
    • Drought for farmers

    Prime Minister during the Depression

    • Bennett

    WWII Causes

    • Nationalism
    • Militarism
    • Great Depression
    • Treaty of Versailles
    • League of Nations
    • Hitler
    • Invasion of Poland

    First Invasion of WWII

    • Rhineland

    Appeasement

    • Giving into demands of an enemy.

    Concentration Camps

    • Camps for Jews and others during WWII.

    Blitzkrieg

    • "Lightning war," fast-moving military campaign.

    Sitzkrieg

    • "Phony war," period of inactivity in WWII.

    WWII Propaganda

    • Used fear as a tool.

    Nuremberg Laws

    • Laws discriminating against Jews.

    Lebensraum

    • "Living space," a German political concept.

    US Entry into WWII

    • Attack on Pearl Harbor.

    D-Day

    • June 6, 1944

    Dieppe Raid

    • August 19, 1942

    Hitler's Death

    • April 30, 1945

    Mussolini's Death

    • April 27, 1945

    War Brides

    • Women who married returning soldiers.

    Cold War

    • Conflict between the US and the Soviet Union.

    Canada's Absence in a War

    • Vietnam War

    1960s Economic Boom

    • Teenager culture played a role.

    NAFTA

    • North American Free Trade Agreement with the US and Mexico.

    1982

    • Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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    This quiz explores the foundational causes and events leading to both World War I and World War II. Test your knowledge on key concepts such as militarism, nationalism, significant alliances, and the impacts of the Great Depression. Delve into historical incidents that shaped the global landscape during these tumultuous times.

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