Canadian Battles
What battle did the Germans use poison gas in for the first time?
What is Battle of Ypres
What are alliances?
Having an agreement between countries to go to war on their behalf if necessary
What was the worst part about Trench Warfare?
Trenches were often wet, cold, muddy, and filled with rats.
What is Nationalism?
Having pride in your country
Why was Canada forced to join the war?
They were a colony of Britain and were legally obligated to participate in the war
What was so different about Passchendaele?
What are horrible trench conditions (muddy, wet, craters)
Who was in the Triple Allaince
Germany
Austro Hungary
Italy
What is trench foot?
A disease in which constant wet feet caused the need for amputation.
What is militarism?
What are Victory Bonds?
Bonds bought by Canadians to support the war
What is significant about Vimy Ridge?
Canadians gain unity after capturing the ridge with heavy casualties
What is imperalism?
Trying to gain colonies to provide resources for your country (protecting the colonies from others needing a strong navy)
What was the main Challenge of Trench Warfare? *hint not the physical conditions
It was hard to gain even meters of ground, with heavy casualties for small gains.
Who was in the Triple Entente?
Britain
Russia
In what circumstances were women allowed to vote in WW1?
If they were on the front lines during the war
What is significant about the battle of the Somme?
Heavy Casualties, bloodiest battle of the war
What was the spark of the war?
Archduke Ferdinand assassination
The land between the two sides (one side German) (one side British)
What is conscription?
being forced to join the war
They started to work in ammunition factories while the men were at war
What is the nickname for the battle of Somme?
Bloody Somme
Where was the Battle of Ypres fought?
Belgium
What does over the top mean?
Going over the Trenches to persue an offensive
What technology was invented in world war 1?
Tanks, flame throwers
How much money was raised in the victory bonds?
2 billion