Causes
Identify one long-term cause of WWI.
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism
How many men were in Canada's army at the beginning of WWI? How many enlisted in the first 30 days?
3000.
30,000
What type of warfare takes place in long ditches, where men eat, sleep, stand guard, etc?
Trench
Give an example of honour rationing.
use less butter, sugar, meatless Mondays
What campaign did Canadian soldiers lead at the end of the war?
100 Days Campaign
Who belonged to the Triple Entente in 1914?
British Empire, France and Russia
Identify 2 groups who were not encouraged to enlist in 1914.
African Canadians, Indigenous People, Women, Asians
What does it mean to "go over the top"? Details
To climb out of the trench and try to cross no man's land to attack the enemy
What is the Military Services Act?
Mandated enlistment to men between ages of 18-45 in Canada
What event, involving Germany, pushed the US into declaring war?
Unrestricted submarine warfare
Explain how militarism was a cause of WWI. Use actual places/items to support the answer.
Britain built the biggest ship - the Dreadnaught. Germany, who shared the North Sea with Britain, felt compelled to build its navy up including its own dreadnaughts. Germany increased its army, and France which shares a border with Germany, felt the need to build up their army in response.
Identify 3 parts of the War Measures Act of 1914.
Detainment without proof, detainment of enemy aliens, can take property, a specific newspaper had to print war was over, control of waterways, censorship, selling of property, can be fined, registration of enemy aliens, etc
What weapon was used in WWI that was banned in 1907?
The use of poison gas.
What are some ways Canadians helped fund the war effort?
Income tax, Corporate tax, wage freeze, Victory Bonds.
Also did honour rationing, so more supplies could go to soldiers.
When does the fighting stop and what is this time period called (before the actual treaty is signed)?
Nov. 11, 1918 at 11 am the armistice starts
2-part question.
What is nationalism? Give a specific example of how nationalism caused WWI.
Pride in one's culture, language, and country. Serbians wanted a country of their own and were tired of being part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Describe 2 hardships faced by Canadian soldiers early in the war. (like before even getting to the front lines - I want details)
Cardboard soles on boots that fell apart when wet, Ross Rifle jammed, shells exploding before being fired, lack of training (4 weeks in Canada), ill-equipped barracks, etc
Why was Vimy Ridge so important to Canadian identity?
It is the first battle Canadians fought by themselves, as their own battalion. the Canadians were successful when the Fr and Brits weren't.
Identify and describe two ways women's lives changed during the war.
Women related to soldiers or working as nurses were given the vote.
Women worked outside of the home in jobs typically done by males: farmerettes, lumberjills, drivers, in munitions factories, etc
Time was spent raising money for the war effort (Patriotic Fund and Victory Bonds), as well as gathering and making supplies needed by the Red Cross.
Identify 4 clauses (with actual details) of the Treaty of Versailles.
War Guilt Clause, Germany had to give up colonies, Germany's army could not exceed 100,000 men, reparations to France and Britain, Poland is to become its own country, Rhineland is demilitarized, Alsace-Lorraine given back to France, Germany cannot have a military or air force, etc
What does MAIN stand for?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism and Nationalism
Why were people so keen to go to war? (at least 2)
Pride in Britain, adventure, employment, dislike for the Germans, peer pressure
What changes did Gen. Currie make to how the Canadians fought?
Artillery barrage for days leading up to the attack, sleep for the soldiers, use of maps and photographs to plan the attack.
Why is the Wartime Elections Act significant to women and immigrants? Include who the act affected.
It gave the vote to women, federally, for the first time, though only female relatives of soldiers. People who came from an enemy country after 1902 could not vote anymore.
Which clause of the Treaty of Versailles would most upset the Germans? Explain with facts and details
War Guilt Clause, No navy, no airforce, reparations of $30 B, an army of 100,000 soldiers, loss of colonies, loss of land in Europe, demilitarization of the Rhineland