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WW1

TermDefinition
Schlieffen plan plan made by Germany to attack France through Belgium and then go to Russia, throwing them off guard
Triple alliance made up of German Empire, Austrian-Hungary Empire, and Italy
Triple entente made up of Britain, France and Russian Empire
Alsace lorraine Land which was disputed over France and Germany
The balkans The power Keg of Europe
Dreadnoughts navy ship owned by Britain, the first of its kind and caliber
Rhineland German Empire's land - they lost it after the war and gained it back during ww2
Sarajevo events surrounding the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
Paris peace talks discussions leading to Treaty of Versailles
what are the different types of warfare? Industrialized warfare Trench warfare War of Attrition Global war Total war
Industrialized warfare warfare involving newer, industrialized technology
War of Attrition making sure the other side is destroyed
Global war every nation or world power was involved (ww1,ww2)
Total war everyone in the country in involved, everyone plays a part
different types of national interest? Economic prosperity Peace and security Beliefs and values Power and prestige
Domestic policy relationships and making choices about the state of your country
Foreign policy relationships and decisions about your country and other countries
Willson 14 points advice from US president for how to handle the aftermath of the war
Canada taking loans from USA? Canada turned to the US after Britain was unable to financially help them. US loaned money with an unfair interest rate.
War Measures Act law that allows government to take "extra measures" and take people to camps for "protection"
Internment camps camps where people from "enemy territory" were taken for "extra precaution" because they were seen as "enemy aliens"
Republics people wanting to not have a monarchy and have a parliamentary-style government
International mediation wanting to keep peace between other nations (Britain)
different types of battles? Battle of Somme Battle of Verdun Vimy Ridge
Battle of Somme British Empire and France against German Empire. Canada helped with their strategic tactics
Battle of Verdun longest battle in ww1, bunch of Canadian lives were lost
Canadian Corps Canadian military group that fought in ww1
Western front nickname for Triple Entente
Vimy Ridge Canadians helped seize Vimy from Germany, they were successful and strong. this battle helped people recognize how powerful Canada was
trench life - food Britain: stews, biscuits, meat, good food was saved for them Germany: meat, dry bread, rations were cut by opposition
tench life - routine Routine: make bunkers and wait, very little fighting, sketching to pass time, take steam bath, kill lice eggs off of each other, write letters back home
Created by: sandy hurd
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