Unit 1 Flashcards
Militarism
The aggressive development of military power
Alliances
agreements with other countries to defend each other if attacked
Imperialism
building empires through conquest and colonization of other countries
Nationalism
Feeling extreme loyalty for one’s own nation over other nations
Trench
A deep hole dug by soldiers and used as a place from which they can attack the enemy while being hidden
Trench foot
A painful condition of the feet caused by exposed constantly in cold water or mud, which result in blackening and death of surface tissue
U-Boat
The German submarines used during WWl, that were armed with torpedoes to sink enemy ships
Canadian Expeditionary Force
The entire overseas force fielded by Canada during WWl
Battle of Ypres
Battle between Germany and Allies (Belgian, French, Canadians) in Belgium
1914
Battle of the Somme
One of the largest and bloodiest battles of WWl 1916- allied victory
Battle of Passchendaele
British & French launch massive offensive in Belgium, which was controversial for horrible trench conditions
Battle of Vimy Ridge
The first time all four divisions of the Canadian corps fought together, the planning and preparations were extensive and led to withdrawal of Germans
Recruitment
Canadian government conscripting young men for overseas military service
Attestation Papers
Used by CEF for recruitment purposes which contained personal information completed during the enlistment process
Pacifist
Someone who opposes war because they believe disagreements between countries should be settled peacefully
Conscientious Objector
Someone who refuses to fight in a war because of deeply held personal or religious beliefs
Total war
All civilians contributing to the war effort in various ways
Victory bonds
Bonds for Canadians to purchase to afford war expenses
Conscription
the requirement that all men of fighting age join the military and potentially be sent to fight overseas
Internment camp
Where “enemy aliens” were forced to do hard labour for little or no pay
Enemy aliens
Canadians who were originally from “enemy” countries like Germany and Austria-Hungary
Bolshevik
A member of the Russian party that seized power in Russia by the Revolution
Armistice
Agreement to stop fighting
The Paris Peace Conference
Conference to negotiate official peace agreement to end the war (1919)
