Lesson 8 - The end of the war and Wilson's 14 points
World War 1 was supposed to be the "War to End All Wars". After investigating a variety of sources, what is your position on this topic?? What were the problems at the Paris Peace Conference of 1918, the Treaty of Versailles, and the 14 Points, that can be attributed to the cause WW2?
Here is a summary of the effects of WW1 internationally:
Casualties
10 million died in battle; 20 million wounded
Money
$200 Billion
Disintegration of countries
Ottoman Empire; Austria-Hungary (which resulted in the creation of Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia)
New Democratic Governments
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Turkey
Germany
Forced to pay all the costs of the war and admit blame for the war
Refugees
Many fled from Europe and located in other areas
Canada's growth as a mature nation:
Previously, Canada had been seen as a country that still belonged to Britain. Because of its role in the war, its economy, government, and military grew rapidly, and other nations began to see Canada as an independent nation. Canadian troops were recognized for their victories in battle, and immigration increased after the war. In addition, after the war, Canada was given a separate seat in the League of Nations.
How much did the war cost Canada?
$3 billion
What did the Canadian government begin collecting in order to offset this cost?
Income tax
What war-related issue affected French and English relations in Canada for years to come?
Conscription
Casualties
10 million died in battle; 20 million wounded
Money
$200 Billion
Disintegration of countries
Ottoman Empire; Austria-Hungary (which resulted in the creation of Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia)
New Democratic Governments
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Turkey
Germany
Forced to pay all the costs of the war and admit blame for the war
Refugees
Many fled from Europe and located in other areas
Canada's growth as a mature nation:
Previously, Canada had been seen as a country that still belonged to Britain. Because of its role in the war, its economy, government, and military grew rapidly, and other nations began to see Canada as an independent nation. Canadian troops were recognized for their victories in battle, and immigration increased after the war. In addition, after the war, Canada was given a separate seat in the League of Nations.
How much did the war cost Canada?
$3 billion
What did the Canadian government begin collecting in order to offset this cost?
Income tax
What war-related issue affected French and English relations in Canada for years to come?
Conscription