World War I: Causes, Canadian Support, and Trench Life

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Course Outline

  1. Causes of WWI
  2. Canadian war support
  3. Canadian troop mobilization
  4. Failure of Schlieffen Plan
  5. Trench life

1. Causes of WWI

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • 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.

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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?

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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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