M.A.I.N causes of WW1
An agreement between countries to support each other, especially during times of war.
Alliances
A type of fighting in WWI where soldiers fought from long, narrow ditches to protect themselves.
Trench warfare
Their hard work earned them the right to vote, but only if they had a close family member in the army
Women
What countries were a part of the Central Powers alliance
Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy (Italy switched sides later in the war)
Which country had to give up some of their land after the war
Germany
The event that triggered the start of World War I.
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Dangerous substances used in warfare to harm or kill the enemy
Chemical weapons or poison gas
They lost their right to vote during the war
Immigrants from 'enemy countries'
What countries were a part of the Allied Forces alliance
Britain, France, Russia
Name a weapon that was introduced during World War 1
Tanks, submarines, poison gas, machine guns, warplanes
The belief that a country should build up its military forces to be prepared for war.
Militarism
The WW1 battle known for its underground tunnels in the trenches
Vimy Ridge
With so many men fighting in the war, who helped run Canadian farms
Women and older children
Who did the Allied Forces side with after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Serbia or Austria?
Serbia
At the end of the war, did the fighting stop on November 11th
A strong feeling of pride and loyalty to one’s country, often leading to wanting independence or power for that country
Nationalism
The WW1 battle known for the first large-scale use of poison gas.
The battle of Ypres
A tragic event where a ship carrying explosives blew up
The Halifax explosion
Some countries remained neutral (they did not choose a side) during the war. Name one of those countries
Possible answers: Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, The Netherlands, Denmark, Spain
What do we wear on Remembrance Day to remember the soldiers who died in wars
Red poppy
When a country wants to expand their territory to take control of other countries and turn them into colonies
Imperialism
Metal barriers used to defend against enemy troops in trenches.
Barbed wire
In 1917 prime minister Robert Borden created what law forcing men to join the army
Conscription
Why did Canada join the war
Because of our ties to Britain
What is the name of the peace treaty signed at the end of the war
The treaty of Versailles