World War I Basics
Who was the Prime Minister of Canada when World War I began in 1914?
Robert Borden
What was the first Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) unit sent to war?
The Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry or Princess Pats
What is the term for the area between Allied and enemy trenches?
No Man’s Land
What act introduced conscription in Canada during WWI?
The Military Service Act (1917).
How did women contribute to the war effort on the home front?
They worked in factories and make care packages
What year did World War I start?
In 1914
How many Canadian soldiers signed up for the war?
Over 600,000
What is the term for the compulsory enlistment of people in the military?
Conscription
Which act gave the vote to soldiers in Canada?
The Military Voters Act (1917).
What was the human toll for Canada in terms of casualties?
Over 61,000 deaths and more than 173,000 wounded
What is the estimated number of deaths caused by World War I?
It was is over 30 million
What significant battle in 1917 is considered a turning point for Canadian nationalism?
The Battle of Vimy Ridge
What does the term "casualties" refer to in a military context?
People who are wounded or killed during a military attack
What was the purpose of Victory Bonds?
To raise money for the war effort.
What was one way children contributed to the war effort?
They could help on farms or participating in fundraisers
What major event is considered the spark that started World War I?
It was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Who was the Canadian Prime Minister during the war
Robert Borden
What is the name of the act that allowed the Canadian government to limit civil rights during the war?
War Measures Act
Which act allowed women related to servicemen to vote?
The Wartime Elections Act (1917).
How did the war affect Canadian families?
Many families lost loved ones or had members serving in the military
What was the name of the treaty that officially ended World War I?
The Treaty of Versailles
What did Canada gain after World War I in terms of international recognition?
Increased independence from Britain
What are "U-boats"?
German submarines
What was the temporary tax introduced to fund the war effort?
Income Tax (1917).
What was the impact of the war on Canadian demographics?
Changes in population were due to loss of a generation of men