Propaganda
What is propaganda
Deliberate and systematic spread of rumors, beliefs, and ideals
How did Germany plan to get to Paris
Go through Belgium
Who was Count Alfred von Schlieffen
A German strategist, created the plan
What is the Battle of Vimy Ridge
Often called the "birth of a nation," this April 1917 battle marked the first time all four divisions of the Canadian Corps fought together to capture an escarpment in France.
Who is Billy Bishop?
Canada's top flying ace of the First World War and was awarded the Victoria Cross.
Why posters (list 2 reasons)
TV had not been invented, not everyone had access to radio, most effective way to spread information
Why couldn't Germany attack France
Border was heavily militarised
What year did Schlieffen die
1913
What is the Battle of the Somme?
During this massive 1916 offensive, the Royal Newfoundland Regiment was nearly wiped out on the very first day of fighting.
Both Canadian pilots in the air and the Merchant Marine at sea spent the war hunting and defending against these deadly German submarines.
What are U-Boats?
Why propaganda (list 2 reasons)
- Recruit more soldiers
- Justify war envolvement
- Raise money + resources
- Urging conservation
How long did Germany think Russia would take to militarise
At least 6 weeks
What is Big Bertha
World's largest cannon (at the time)
What is the Second Battle of Ypres?
In April 1915, Canadian troops faced the first large-scale chlorine gas attacks in history during this battle in Belgium.
What is the Merchant Marine?
Civilian commercial ships and crew endured German U-boats to transport food, weapons, and troops across the Atlantic to Britain.
What are victory bonds
Stocks bought during and for the War, refunded afterwards with interest
Why did Britain join the war
They had signed an alliance agreement to defend Belgium
Why did Germany want another war
They wanted more colonies
What is the Battle of Passchendaele?
This 1917 offensive became infamous for its impassable mud and heavy casualties, costing over 15,000 Canadian lives.
Due to mechanical failures, a lack of parachutes, and a life expectancy of only a few weeks, early WWI fighter planes were given this nickname by their pilots.
What are ‘Flying Coffins?‘
7 Tricks of Propaganda (list 3)
Name Calling, Card Stacking, Band Wagon, Transfer, Plain Folk, Testimonial, Glittering Generality
Why did the plan fail
- Russia militarised faster than expected
- Germany had to fight Britain, France, and Russia
What did Schlieffen believe
That there was going to be another European Continental War
This general became the first Canadian commander of the Canadian Corps in 1917, famously leading them through the successes of Vimy Ridge.
Who is Sir Arthur Currie?
This devastating 1917 disaster was a direct consequence of wartime naval overcrowding, caused when a Norwegian vessel collided with a French munitions ship.
What is the Halifax Explosion?