Name one reason why French-Canadians were against conscription.
Answers could vary. They were not treated well by the English majority. Sam Hughes insisted that French soldiers be trained in English. Some felt that this was Britain's war and not theirs.
100
In the absence of their husbands and fathers, many women had to work on their family _______.
What are farms
100
During the First World War, women's roles in the workforce expanded (event if only temporarily!) and more than anything else, women wanted _______________ with men.
What is political equality.
100
In 1917, the men of this country revolted against their Emperor, Nicholas II.
What is Russia
100
In 1917, Prime Minister Robert Borden implemented this, forcing men to join the army.
What is conscription
200
What did the Military Voters' Act do?
It gave the vote to men and women who served overseas.
200
These women provided medical care for wounded soldiers on the Western Front
What are Bluebirds
200
By 1917, only five provinces had given women the right to vote in provincial elections. Name them.
Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario.
200
In 1917, the United States of America entered the war on the Allied side. What caused them to join the war?
Germany announced unrestricted submarine warfare against any neutral-sailing ship.
200
This man acted as solicitor general in the Borden administration. His job was to implement mandatory military service.
Who is Arthur Meighen.
300
What is the Wartime Elections Act?
An Act passed by Robert Borden that gave the vote to women who had male relatives overseas and took away the vote from enemy aliens.
300
This woman championed peace in WWI and was a leading member of the Canadian Women's Peace Party.
Who is Laura Hughes
300
When did Prime Minister Robert Borden give ALL women the right to vote in Canada in federal elections?
May 24, 1918.
300
How did the Germans respond to the United States entering the war?
They launched a final offensive before the American forces could be fully mobilized.
300
He sang 'Remembrance Day'.
Who is Bryan Adams
400
Though Wilfrid Laurier turned down Robert Borden when he asked him to form a coalition government, this Orillia local was one of 40 individuals to switch from the Liberal Party to Borden's Conservative Party.
J.B. Tudhope
400
Munitionettes faced many dangerous situations working in munitions factories. Explain one.
They dealt with poisonous substances without protective clothing or required safety measures. They also worked very closely with explosives and any wrong move could result in their deaths.
400
Though women were given the right to vote in 1918, what weren't they still allowed to do?
They couldn't be elected to Parliament.
400
This was signed on November 11, 1918.
What is an armistice.
400
Why weren't the Americans effective in the First World War?
They arrived too late. They were poorly trained. They lacked adequate equipment.
500
If men overseas forgot their riding back home when voting in 1917, what was done with their vote and why?
Their vote would be sent to Quebec because it was assumed that soldiers overseas would vote for conscription, whereas many French-Canadians opposed it.
500
During WWI, many women did voluntary work to help local families and soldiers overseas. What jobs did they do and how might this voluntary work reinforce their position in society at this time?
Women knitted socks for soldiers, sent them letters and care packages, and visited the families of men who had been killed. They are still carrying out feminine roles.
500
Who was the first woman to be elected to the House of Commons and what is she known for?
Agnes Macphail. She is known for the reformation of the penal system.
500
What happened at the Battle of Amiens?
The Canadians once again proved themselves in battle as they pushed back the German troops. This made the Kaiser think that maybe it was time to surrender.
500
On April 5, 1917, one of the western provinces gave women the right to vote in provincial elections. Who was born on the same day (BUT NOT THE SAME YEAR!)?