How did WWI impact the lives of women (+ and -)? Review How did WWI impact the lives of women (+ and -)?
Canada and The Great War The End of The Great War March 9, 2015
Videos WWI- End https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soFhWkxSZAY WWI Every Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wGQGEOTf4E
End of The Great War USA enters the war in April 1917, angered by German submarine attacks against neutral Ships Germans make final push, taking back Ypres, Somme & Passch Germany running low on troops, food, and supplies During final 3 months of war, Canada’s troops very successful due to disciplined command of Arthur Currie November 9, 1918: German Kaiser abdicated November 11, 1918: Armistice signed at 11:00 a.m. in France Canadian Private George Price is the last soldier to die on the Western Front - a sniper shoots him just before 11:00 Result of these 2 Events EVENT #1 – No more Russia, means Germany can use ALL their troops to fight in France Result – Germans attacked weak areas & won back Ypres, Somme, Passchendale (NOT Vimy Ridge) However – Germans had no new troops, no food, and no supplies…they knew the war was over now…
Paris Peace Conference January, 1919: Delegates from 27 nations meet in Paris to discuss peace terms Borden fights for independent Canadian seat at the Paris Peace Conference (rather than British representation) American President Woodrow Wilson proposes 14-point plan for peace France and Britain want Germany to pay for war
*Obviously, Germany was unhappy with agreement* Treaty of Versailles Signed June 28, 1919 with 440 clauses: Germany must accept “War Guilt Clause” Germany must pay $30 billion in reparations Map of Europe redrawn (Germany loses territory) German army restricted to 100,000 soldiers with no U-Boats or air force 440 Clauses. Canada also signs Treaty of Versailles, independently *Obviously, Germany was unhappy with agreement*
Territory Lost by Germany
Was Germany treated fairly? Explain how the Cartoon depicts Germany’s position in 1919
Ticket out the Door Please take out a piece of paper and write one or two review questions for tomorrow WWI-themed Jeopardy game. Your questions must fit under the following categories: Causes of WWI War on Land, Air and Sea Major Canadian Battles The Home Front End of War Be sure you include the question, answer, and $ category on your paper ($100, $200, $300, $400, $500)