Canada in World War 1 Flashcards
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When did Canada enter World War I? August 4
1914
Why was Canada automatically involved in WWI? Canada was a dominion of the British Empire and not yet a sovereign nation.
How many Canadians enlisted in World War I? Approximately 619
638 Canadians.
What percentage of Canada’s population enlisted in WWI? About 7% (from a population of 8 million).
What was the name of Canada’s army during WWI? The Canadian Corps.
How was the Canadian Corps organized? It had 4 infantry divisions divided into 263 battalions.
What were some regiments in the Canadian Corps? Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry
Royal Canadian Regiment
How many Canadian pilots served in WWI? Approximately 22
000 served in the British Air Force.
How large was Canada’s navy by the end of WWI? About 9
000 sailors and officers and 100 ships
How many Canadians died in WWI? Approximately 61
0
How many Canadians were wounded in WWI? Approximately 172
0
What was the Battle of Vimy Ridge? A major Canadian victory in 1917; the first time all four divisions fought together under Canadian command.
Why is the Battle of Vimy Ridge important for Canada? It is seen as the birth of Canadian national identity and pride.
Who was the Canadian general at Vimy Ridge? General Julian Byng.
What did Brigadier-General A.E. Ross say about Vimy? “In those few minutes I witnessed the birth of a nation.”
What is the Vimy Memorial? A monument in France dedicated to 11
285 Canadian soldiers killed in France with no known graves.
Where is the Vimy Memorial located? In northern France near the Belgium border.
What do the two pillars of the Vimy Memorial represent? Truth and Justice.
What is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Vimy? It holds the remains of a Canadian soldier who died at Vimy Ridge but could not be identified.
What positive legacy did WWI have on Canadian sovereignty? Canada gained international respect and attended the Paris Peace Conference independently.
What law gave Canada control over foreign affairs in 1931? The Statute of Westminster.
What rights did Canadian women gain during WWI? The right to vote in 1918; they also worked in factories
farms
How did Aboriginal Canadians contribute to WWI? Over 4
000 enlisted
What was the impact of WWI on Canadian communities? Most had someone killed or wounded; November 11th became a national day of remembrance.
