1911-1920

  • Franz Ferdinand assassinated.( battles and Casualties)

    Franz Ferdinand assassinated.( battles and Casualties)
    Gavrilo Princip, part of the black hand assassinated Franz Ferdinand on June 28, 1914. He was killed in Bosnia.
  • WW1 Started (battles and Canada's changing role in the war.)

    WW1 Started (battles and Canada's changing role in the war.)
    WW1 started after Austria declared war on Serbia after Franz ferdinand was assassinated. WW1 started on July 28, 1914 in France when Germany went through Belgium to France.
  • Battle of Ypres (battles and technology)

    Battle of Ypres (battles and technology)
    The British, French and Belgian troops were outnumbered by the Germans, the allies won after 34 days of battle.
  • Battle of Somme (battles and Canada's involvement in the war)

    Battle of Somme (battles and Canada's involvement in the war)
    This was a huge battle that over 1 million men died in. The British and french armies fought the Germans. The point of the battle, was to weaken the Germans.
  • Russian Revolution (protests and treatment of citizens)

    Russian Revolution (protests and treatment of citizens)
    The peasants and working class people of Russia revolted against the government. The Russian revolution was one of the most explosive political events of the twentieth century.
  • Vimy Ridge (Canada's changing role in the war and battles)

    Vimy Ridge (Canada's changing role in the war and battles)
    The Canadians were looked at by others as brave for their success in keeping Vimy Ridge for the allies. The Canadians fought so that we could keep Vimy Ridge safe and secure.
  • Battle of Passchendaele (battles and trench life)

    Battle of Passchendaele (battles and trench life)
    This battle was a symbol of the mud, madness and the slaughter of WW1. Britain launched a major offence against Germany to hold Passchendaele.
  • WW1 ended (battles and technology)

    WW1 ended (battles and technology)
    Britain made up a document for Germany to sign, stating that there would be peace and no more fighting. Germany signed and the war was finished after a four year battle.
  • Winnipeg general strike (protests and treatment of citizens)

    Winnipeg general strike (protests and treatment of citizens)
    Building and metal workers went on for higher wages and later the council went on general strike to support them. They weren't be paid or treated equally so they all went on strike because the companies wouldn't be able to function without them.
  • Treaty of Versailles ( technology and Perspectives of war)

    Treaty of Versailles ( technology and Perspectives of war)
    The Treaty of Versaille was a peace document signed by allies, associates and Germany at the end of the war. It stated that there would be piece and no more battle.