Mania and Alliances
The Triple Entente consisted of Britain, France, and this country
Russia
This class of warship, developed by Britain in 1906, had devastating firepower and rendered existing battleships obsolete
Dreadnought
This young Serbian nationalist, a member of the Black Hand, assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Gavrilo Princip
Introduced in 1917 as a measure to cover war costs, this tax was supposed to be temporary
Income Tax
Canada was not involved in this longest battle of WWI (1916), where Germany tried to defeat France on the Western Front
Verdun
The "N" in MANIA stands for this belief that one’s country is the greatest part of one’s identity
Nationalism
This fungal infection of the feet, which could cause gangrene, was a constant concern for soldiers
Trench Foot
Named after the German Army Chief of Staff, this plan aimed for a quick victory over France by attacking through neutral Belgium
What is the Schlieffen Plan?
The conservation effort that led to the introduction of "Meatless Fridays" and "Fuel-less Sundays"
What is Honour Rationing
This battle, known as "The Bloodbath," holds the record for the highest casualty rate in a single day (58,000 British troops on July 1, 1916)
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy initially formed this alliance
Triple Alliance or Central Powers
This night duty involved soldiers watching for signs of any movement or activity in no-man’s land
Sentry Duty
The date on which Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, following Serbia's failure to comply with all demands
What is July 28, 1914
This powerful and controversial figure served as Minister of Militia and Defence, driving Canadian mobilization during the first three years of the war
Sam Hughes
Canadian troops were not heavily involved in this 1915 battle but suffered chlorine and mustard gas attacks for the first time
What is the 2nd Battle of Ypres?
This country was humiliated by Germany in the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71) and lost the territory of Alsace-Lorraine
What is France
This weapon was first introduced in WWI but often got stuck or broke down due to the poor land conditions resulting from trench warfare
Tanks
The Battle of the Marne (September 1914), where additional French troops arrived by Paris taxis, marked the beginning of this style of fighting
What is trench warfare (or a war of attrition)
This Act, passed before the 1917 election, gave the vote to women who had relatives overseas, later inspiring Manitoba to grant women the vote in all provincial elections (DAILY DOUBLE) ***
What is the Wartime Elections Act?
The location where the 1st Newfoundland Regiment was almost wiped out, suffering more than 700 casualties on July 1, 1916
What is Beaumont-Hamel?
The policy where European powers were aggressively building up their militaries, challenging others in armed manpower and naval superiority
What is Militarism
The Germans used this weapon to clear trenches, capable of shooting flames 20 meters long, but carrying the fuel made the user a prime target
Flamethrower
The single, hastily prepared camp in Quebec where men from all classes and ages traveled for equipment, training, and preparation for war
Valcartier
The government used the War Measures Act to quell these anti-conscription disturbances in Quebec City between March and April 1918
This 1917 battle, fought on marshy land in the Flanders region of Belgium, was notorious for wet weather and was known as the "Battle of the mud"
What is the Battle of Passchendaele?