Causes and Alliances
What year did WWI begin?
1914
What is one reason that Newfoundland joined WWI?
-They were bored.
-To create jobs for Newfoundlanders.
-To show loyalty to Britain.
What is patriotism?
Love/ support for your country
When was the battle of Beaumont Hamel?
July 1st, 1916
What does WPA stand for?
Women's Patriotic Association
What event started WWI?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What was the name of the first 500 soilders that enlisted?
The Blue Puttees
What is propaganda?
Information used to influence opinions
Where was this battle fought?
France
What did the WPA make for soldiers?
Bandages, clothes, socks
Name one country that was allied with Austria-Hungary.
Germany
What symbol represented the Newfoundland Regiment?
The Caribou
What is conscription?
Forced military service
What is "no mans land"?
Area between trenches
How did women's roles change during the war?
They were expected to work, supported war efforts, had a place in society.
Name a country that was allied with Britain.
France, Russia, Italy, Japan, USA/Canada
What ages were recruited in the Newfoundland Regiment?
19-35
What does suffrage mean?
The right to vote.
Why is Beaumont Hamel important to Newfoundland?
Major loss of soldiers, put Newfoundland on the map.
What was the Spanish Flu? What area was impacted the most?
A deadly virus that was brought to Newfoundland from soldiers overseas, Labrador and Indigenous communities were effected greatly.
What were the names of the two sides in WWI?
The Allied Powers and the Central Powers
Name 2 of the 5 main branches of the war that Newfoundlanders joined.
1. Forestry Corps
2. Newfoundland Regiment
3. Volunteer Aid Detachment
4. Merchant Marines
5. Royal Naval Reserve
Who created the gas mask? Where was he from?
Cluny MacPherson, Newfoundland
What was the name of the trench where the Newfoundland Regiment waited to fight?
St. Johns Road
How many Newfoundlanders were killed during WWI?
1300 to 1700