Canadian Involvement in World War I: Name: Geroylola 1. How soon after Britain entered World War I did Canada enter the war? - Canada was automatically at war when Britain entered war. 2. a. Summarize the contributions of Sam Hughes to Canada’s war effort in the following organizer: Positive Contributions to Canada’s War Effort|Negative Contributions to Canada’s War Effort| - He made a strong army for Canada- He increased the efficiency of the pre-war militia- led the Canadian war effort with enormous personal energy and drive- championed the purchase of the Canadian-made Ross rifle.|- was a poor organizer prone to patronage and cronyism in awarding military promotions and munitions contracts- He violently against those officers who tried to replace the Ross with his own accusations of incompetence and political malice.| b. Based on the information in your organizer, would you argue that Sam Hughes’ contributions were more positive or more negative?
The statement "America was conquered in Germany" means that whichever country would prove to be the most powerful in Europe would boost the rights to America since allegedly no troops where worthy enough to send them to America. Braddock’s Blundering and its Aftermath Know: Edward Braddock 6. What setbacks did the British suffer in the early years of the French and Indian War? The setbacks the British suffered early in the early years of the French Indian war due to old bullheaded General Braddock, a slow moving army due to carrying heavy artillery throughout the expidition, and a series of losses in Canada alse by George Washington. Pitt’s Palms of
In 1912 Woodrow Wilson was elected President of the United States. Wilson, in his first term, had successfully kept Americans troops out of World War I. This was difficult at the time because almost all powerful countries were starting to pick sides. However eventually American involvement became necessary later on in the war as the powerful countries of Europe faced off in 1914 in what was to be four years of horrific war. During these first four years, America managed to mind its own business and really avoid much if any conflict at all, however, in the latter part of it America played a key role in really demolishing all hope that Germany had left by defeating them.
JOHN ADAMSSecond President of the United States Born in 1735 - Died July 4, 1826 | | * John Adams was the first vice-president and then became the second president of the U.S.A * John Adams was born on October 19 , 1735 in the village of Braintree, Massachusetts. * Adams died on July 4, 1826. * He dedicated more than fifty years of his life to his country. * John Adams helped inspire the fight for freedom against Great Britain and spent almost 10 years in Europe as an American diplomat. * Adams defended the British soldiers during the Boston Massacre trial.
Seven Years War – - The final stage of a century long battle fought between the British and the French. The British ended up winning the war and as a result France’s political power in North America was, for the most part, over. It meant the end of New France. Acadia - a colony in the eastern part of Canada that included Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, and New Brunswick. Jesuit - - a group of French Catholic missionaries that came to North America and wanted to convert the Aboriginals to their religion.
The Fenian Raids of 1866: The Battles That Created Our Home Maia Blomberg Social Studies 10 Block 2-2 Mr. Schroeder January 3, 2012 “We are a Fenian brotherhood, skilled in the arts of war, And we’re going to fight for Ireland, the land that we adore. Many battles we have won, along with the boys in blue And we’ll go capture Canada, for we’ve nothing else to do.” - Fenian Drinking Song (Wilson) Between 1866 and 1871, British North America was in a state of change. Various concepts were adapted, ideas formed, and, more importantly, confederation was born. This may very well be common knowledge for the typical Canadian, but how well do you know a diminutive group of Irish-Americans who went by the name of Fenians? Do you know them at all?
Braddock made contact with the French just 10 miles of Fort Duquesne, where they were defeated by the French. It was heavy toll that included Major General Edward Braddock who died four days after the battle. The French had maintained the territory on the Ohio Valley. The British were winning in the north; they won the battle on Lake George and created two forts (Fort Edward and Fort William Henry) near the south of Fort Frederick a French fort at Crown Point on Lake Champlain. It wasn't until 1756 that war
Pearson contributed to Canadian history with his work for the Suez Crisis of 1956. The Suez Canal is a fundamental waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea. The Egyptian president, Nasser, with the influence from the USSR, nationalized the canal in July of 1956. Immediately Britain and France planned an attack and helped Israel by sending troops down through the Suez Canal with them. Russia backed Nasser up with weapons and equipment and encouraged Nasser to protect the Suez.
Emily Carr who painted about Canada’s natural beauty got recognized as one of Canada’s finest artists, Mary Pickford a Canadian woman became “America’s Sweetheart” by conquering Hollywood, The Edmonton Grads was declared the world champion in women’s basketball, Women athletes like Ethel Catherwood and Bobby Rosenfeld won gold medals for Canada in the Olympics in 1928. Many such accomplishments made women of the 1920s more respected and confident. It also helped to change the typical perspective of women in the eyes of the society. The 1920s was a
The French won a major battle at Fort Oswego in 1756. They also won another battle two years later at Fort Carrillon. Than another two years later, the French lost at Quebec, Montreal. They were greatly outnumbered and, with that, they had to surrender to the British. The events during the war aren’t the only things that were important, for the setting and other facts were important as well.