Militarism: The belief in building up a strong military to prepare for war, often leading to an arms race and increased tensions among nations.
Alliances: Agreements between countries to support each other in case of conflict, which created complex networks that could escalate regional disputes into larger wars.
Imperialism: The competition for colonies and global dominance, fueling rivalries and distrust among major powers.
Nationalism: Intense pride in one's nation, which heightened tensions and fostered a sense of superiority, often leading to conflicts over sovereignty and identity.
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand: The immediate trigger in 1914 when the heir to Austria-Hungary was killed, sparking a chain reaction that led to war.
1. What specific event is identified as the immediate trigger for the outbreak of World War I according to the source?
2. What is a war bond in the context of Canadian war support?
3. What was the primary role of Canadian troop mobilization during WWI?
Causes of WWI — main factors?
Militarism, alliances, imperialism, nationalism.
Canadian war support — methods?
War bonds, victory gardens, censorship, societal effort.
Troop mobilization — key steps?
Recruitment, training, equipping, forming CEF.
Schlieffen Plan — failure reason?
Belgian resistance, delays, Battle of the Marne.
Trench life — conditions?
Harsh, muddy, rat-infested, dangerous, psychologically taxing.
Militarism — definition?
Building strong military forces to prepare for war.
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