World War 1

The battle of Ypres

First global war Canada involved in

Poison chlorine gas first used by German

Only Canadians stood their ground

The battle of Somme

Over 90% of the Newfoundland regiment was killed or wounded in 22 mins

Largest single day of casualties ever

First time tank was used

The battle of Vimy Ridge

First war led completely by Canadian

Only Canada captured Vimy Ridge

The war developed Canada's nationhood

The battle of Passchendale

Last battle in World War One

Was captured by the Canadians

Stopped on Nov. 11 known as Remembrance Day

Life in trench

Unsantary enviroments can lead to diseases

Breeding ground for lice and rats

Stored food, many suffered from hunger

Over the top

Soldiers go over the trenches into no-mans-land

Men can be tangled by barked wire

Construction of trenches

Zigzag form to provent straight shooting

Placed duckboards to avoid sinking

Sand bags can protect soldiers from gunfire

Militarism

Countries competing on army power

Navy race between Britain and Germany

Alliance System

Agreement between countries to support each other during war

Multiple Countries getting involved if war

Defend the other if attacked

Imperialism

Counties colonize to frighten each other

Colonized countries involved if war

Nationalism

Increase in tension in early 20s

Major countries become industrialized

Disagreement over lands and resources

Women's Role

Women took most of men's job when war began

Women's right started to develop during the time

Propaganda

It were put in to encourage men to join war

It was put to encourage rationing for war at home

It used guilt and sympathy

Victory Bonds

People lend the government money

Children buy stamps to support war

Donations were put to gather money

Wartime Election Act

An election for conscription to war

French Canadians strongly against

The election split the country apart

Military Voters Act

Women of serving men gained right to vote

15< years enemy country residents lost suffrage

Serving men over sea gained right to vote

Military Service Act

Enthusiasm decreased since information about war were sent home

Conscription to war on men age 18-45

Make serving soldiers to feel safe