Causes of World War 1
This underlying cause often results in the glorification of war and the buildup of military forces.
(What is militarism?)
This technological advancement made it nearly impossible for soldiers to advance across no man’s land in the light of day.
(What is the machine gun?)
Which HTC is best reflected in the following statement: Biases and unequal decision making discouraged and/or excluded Indigenous and Black Canadian soldiers from combat roles.
Ethical dimension
This economic measure, first introduced during World War I, was meant to help pay for the war.
(What is income tax?)
Prior to WW1, Russia lost a war to this rising Asian power.
(Who is Japan?)
WW1 cause reflected in the recent booings of national anthems at major sporting events..
(What is nationalism?)
What is the battle of Ypres known for?
Use of poison gas attacks.
This act granted voting rights to women related to soldiers and was seen as a way to boost support for conscription.
(What is the Wartime Elections Act?)
This form of media was used to encourage enlistment and rationing in Canada.
(What is propaganda?)
What CAD bills are Borden and Laurier pictured on?
Borden - $100
Laurier - $5
DAILY DOUBLE
Britain honoured an agreement with THIS non-Entente nation, putting significant strain on THIS German plan..
Belgium
Schleiffen Plan
Compared to past wars, WWI introduced new weapons like tanks and poison gas but still relied heavily on this crude battle strategy.
(What is trenches)
A logical error when the full scope of data is not considered and focus is only given to those who have persisted through a given filter.
(What is survivorship bias?)
Some pacifists, despite opposing violence, contributed to the war effort by serving in this way.
(What is working as labourers or administrators?)
DAILY DOUBLE
Name one good that had the most significant cost increase during WW1 and one good’s cost that remained stable?
Potato and Bread
Coffee, Tea, Vinegar
What's “The Chain of Friendship” and what does it illustrate about the First World War?
Political cartoon that cariacturized how countries were pulled into war due to alliances.
Defining characteristics of Canadian contributions to Passchendaele. (2)
Built infrastructure to support the advance and deal with the decimated, muddy terrain. Canadian general predicted a near exact amount of casualties expected to capture the position.
Which HTC is best reflected in the following statement: Battle of Vimy Ridge is often considered a defining moment for Canada’s national identity.
(What is historical significance?)
This term refers to when two events occur together but are not necessarily directly related.
(What is correlation?)
The political leader that sympathized with francophone unwillingness to involved themselves in WW1 but did not steered away from separatist sentiments. What party did he lead?
Laurier, leader of opposition at the time of WW1 - Liberal
Which HTC is best reflected in the following statement: The assassination of ________ _____ ________ set off a chain reaction of alliances that led to war.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
(What is cause and consequence?)
Why did defensive tactics on the Western Front lead to the proliferation of trench fortification in a line from Switzerland to Dunkirk?
The effectiveness of direct trench v. trench defensive tactics, leaving flanking to be the only way to make considerable gains for any attacking force. How do you prevent flanking?? Extend the trench.
Which HTC is best reflected in the following statement: French Canadians opposed conscription in 1917, believing that they had no duty to fight for Britain.
(What is historical perspective?)
This political leader in Quebec opposed conscription and represented a nationalist cause.
(Who is Henri Bourassa?)