Cause of WWI
Which event was the trigger for the outbreak of WWI?
The Sarajevo Incident
Which battle is known as the"meat grinder"?
The Battle of Verdun.
Which country does the Empire of Sun Never Setting refer to?
The British Empire
Why did Canada participated the war?
Canada was a colony of Britain at that time.
Which two new technologies were used during WWI?
Tanks and poison gas
What did people believe war could bring in the early 20th century?
People believed that can offered the possibility of a glorious adventure.
What is the largest battle in the World War I ?
The battle of somme.
What are the Allied countries?
Germany, Austro Hungarian Empire, Italy
Why did Canadians volunteering to participate in the war?
Because they felt proud of their country.
Which defensive tactic was primarily used during WWI?
The Battle of the Somme (1916)
What were the causes of imperialism?
They needed colonies for markets and raw materials.
Why did Germany surrender?
Because in1918,a revolution broke out in Germany and the war was extremely unfavourable to Germany.
.What was the symbol of the beginning of World War I
Britain declares war on Germany
Where did they built the troop?
n Valcartier, Quebec
In which battle did the British first use tanks in combat?
The Battle of the Somme (1916)
What were the reasons for the high - rising nationalism sentiment in the Balkans region?
Austria-Hungary's Balkan expansion threatened Serbia; Slavs united against it.
Why did the strength of the Allied countries increass?
Because the entry of the US strengthened the power of Allies.
.What ideology has Russia promoted?
Pan-slavism
What was the salary people were promised at that time?
$1.00 per day.
From a technological perspective, why did the Western Front in WWI reach a stalemate?
efensive weapons (machine guns, rapid-fire artillery) were superior to offensive weapons (rifles, bayonets), until later breakthroughs with tanks and aircraft partially restored balance.
How did the naval arms race start?
Germany's naval ambitions threatened Britain's maritime hegemony.
What was the turning point in the early stage of the First World War?
he First Battle of the Marne prevented Germany from achieving a quick victory and lead the war to a long-tern stalemate.
What does a blank check mean
Germany unconditionally supports the Austro Hungarian Empire
What is the name of rifle they used the most in the war?
Ross Rifle.
Which major empires collapsed as a result of WWI?
German Empire, Austro-Hungarian Empire, Ottoman Empire, and Russian Empire.