Chapter 4 Part 1 Questions Pages 47-51

Questions When did the war begin? When did it end? For Canada, it began 30 Nov 1914 and ended 11 Nov 1918 Why did Canada join the war? Canada joined the war because it felt loyal to Britain and its cause

Questions How did Nationalism change society? How did Industrialization change how war was conducted? Nationalism caused society to become prideful and loyal to one’s country. Small professional armies became large enthusiastic armies ready to defend their country. War was a commit made by an entire society. Industrialization lead to development of advanced technologies (ex. tanks, machine guns, bombs & airplanes). Developments enabled war to be far-reaching and for troops and supplies to be more efficiently moved.

Questions How can loosing and entire generation affect society? This can lead to the loss of a family bloodline, decrease in population, lead to communities disappearing or moving because they could not sustain themselves. What role did women play on the home front? Women became the driving work force while the men were away at war. They became volunteer nurses, worked for the red cross (socks, food, med kits), and worked as farmers and industrial workers.

Questions Why did the Canadian government stop Britain from breaking up their forces? They resisted breaking up CEF troops because they wanted Canadians to stick together as a distinctive group even though they were still under British command.

Questions Name 3 important battles and what was significant about each. Battle of Ypres 1915  First use of Chlorine gas, Canadians urinated on rags in order to keep fighting Battle of Somme 1916  Trench warfare was predominantly used Battle of Vimy Ridge 1917  Canadians took the ridge that no one could using the “creeping barrage” tactic

Definitions Total War Nationalism a war that involves an entire society, in which civilians are considered fair targets Nationalism a sense of national consciousness that fosters loyalty to one’s country

definitions Western Front Watershed The zone of fighting in WWI in which the Germans fought its enemy armies in the west Watershed A point in time that marks an important, often historical change or event

Chapter 4 Part 2 Questions Pages 51-56

Questions What are subversives? What happened to subversives in accordance with the War Measures Act? Subversives are people considered to be enemies of the state. They were suspected of intending to overthrow the government. They were forced into internment camps across the country and forced to work without pay.

questions What was the “White Man’s War”? What did it mean for women? Aboriginals? African Canadians? This was a war where only white men were allowed the fight. Women  “Too weak and fragile” , worked as nurses and ambulance driver Aboriginals  Denied entry into the CEF until 1915, dispersed among British ranks as relief soldiers African Canadians  they were permitted to work in a construction battalion, they did not see combat

questions What is conscription? Why did Canadians resist it? It is the compulsory enlistment of people into the military. People resisted because they were being forced to join the military

Questions What was the impact of the Military Voter’s Act and the Wartime Elections Act? Was PM Borden’s plan successful in the 1917 election? Military Voter’s Act allowed for serving men and women to vote while also denying the vote to conscientious objectors. The Wartime Elections Act allowed widows, wives, mothers, and adult sisters and daughters of servicemen to vote. These acts helped PM Borden to be re-elected in 1917.

Questions What social changes took place during and after WWI? WWI kick started a large economic boom that led to the expansion of markets and trade. Canada was becoming an industrialized nation. Women became the work force when the men went to war. By the end of the war, most women could vote

Questions What did the 1931 Status of Westminster grant Canada? Formalized Canada’s independence from Britain. The British Empire no longer held colonial control over Canada.

Definitions Internment Camps Conscientious Objectors Women’s Suffrage Armed camps in which people suspected of being the enemy are forcibly held Conscientious Objectors A person whose beliefs prohibit him or her from participating in war combat Women’s Suffrage The political right of women to vote