This man was the Prime Minister of Canada all throughout World War One.
Who is Robert Borden?
The formal agreement between two or more states for mutual support in case of war.
What is Alliances?
On this day, Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in Sarajevo by Bosnian Serb student Gavrilo Princip.
What is June 28, 1914?
This country was the first to declare war on another, officially starting World War One.
What is Austria- Hungary?
This weapon, invented during the U.S. Civil War, became famous for its defense of the Trenches.
What is the machine gun?
This is the name the Canadian unit that went and fought with Britain.
What is the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF)?
The murder of a prominent or important person, such as a head of state, head of government, politician, world leader, or member of a royal family.
What is Assassination?
On this day, Austria Hungary declared war on Serbia, officially starting World War One.
What is July 28, 1914?
This country, despite pledging a promise to the Triple Alliance, did not declare war when the fighting started.
What is Italy?
This piece of technology was invented to break the Trench lines, being able to drive soldiers up and over the trenches while firing artillery of its own.
What is a tank?
This act enabled the Prime Minister of Canada to pass any laws "for the security, defense, peace, order, and welfare of Canada".
What is the War Measures Act?
The belief that a state should maintain a strong military capability and to use it aggressively to expand national interests and/or values.
What is Militarism?
On this day, the Governor General of Canada declared war on Germany, officially entering Canada into the world war.
What is August 4, 1914?
This country became the main aggressor of the war, and the main Central Power fighting on the Western Front against Canadian, British, and French Troops.
What is Germany?
This type of vessel, otherwise known as "U-Boat" was developed in the 17th century but popularized by the Germans; later used to sink the Lusitania in May of 1915.
What is a submarine?
This man became known as Canada's Minister of Militia, and later accused of war profiteering.
Who is Sam Hughes?
The belief that one's nation is above all others; promoting ones own culture and interests over those of other nations or groups.
What is Nationalism?
This battle in September of 1914 stopped the German advance into France, turning a "quick attack" into a "war of attrition."
What is the Battle of the Marne?
This country was the first target of the Schlieffen Plan.
What is France?
This weapon was first used at the battle of Ypres in 1915, spreading through the wind towards the Allies.
What is chlorine gas?
This is the number of Canadian and Newfoundland Troops that initially went over after 4 months of basic training.
What is 32,000 troops?
Great Britain practiced this policy extensively, controlling over 1/4 of the Earth's land masses by 1914.
What is Imperialism?
What is February 1915?
This country was the first country to be invaded by the Central Powers once war officially started.
What is Luxembourg?
This Canadian made rifle was constantly jamming, proving to be ineffective in war.
What is the Ross Rifle?