The Spark
The Schlieffen Plan
Life at War
Canada
Miscellaneous
100
What was the "spark" that ignited WWI?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
100
What country came up with this plan?
Germany
100
What was the Ross Rifle?
Standard issued gun for the Canadian troops at the start of WWI, was unreliable especially when wet.
100
Name of the WWI Canadian Flying Ace.
Billy Bishop
100
What was the name of the Treaty that was signed at the end of WWI?
The Treaty of Versailles
200
What was the name of the terrorist group that Gavrilo Principe was a part of?
The Black Hand
200
Why did Germany come up with this plan?
To avoid a war on 2 fronts
200
What was the MacAdams Shovel/Shield
Canadian issued "shield" that was considered useless as it couldn't block bullets or be used to dig
200
Name of the female Canadian Ambulance Driver during WWI
Grace MacPherson
200
Name 2 roles that Canadian women played during WWI.
Nurses, Factory Workers, ship builders, ambulance drivers, etc.
300
Why was Canada brought into WWI?
Because they were still considered a part of Great Britain and so when Germany invaded Belgium and Great Britain went to war, Canada was automatically also at war.
300
What did this plan rely on?

Russia being slow to mobilize their troops, speed of their troops to take Belgium and France, Great Britain not responding to help, France surprised at attack

300
What is No Man's Land?
The area between trench systems of both sides, usually an open area where casualties were high
300
The government of Canada sold these to the public as a way to help fund the war, would return the money with interest. What were they?
Victory Bonds
300
Name 2 ways that the Treaty was designed to cripple Germany
Give up land, pay for damages, demilitarize Rhineland, limit army numbers, take full responsibility for the war, etc.
400
What were the 4 causes of WWI?
Imperialism, Nationalism, Alliances, Militarism
400
Why did the Schlieffen Plan ultimately fail?
-France left defences near Paris

-German troops turned toward Paris too soon

-Russia mobilized faster than expected

-Great Britain joined the war when Germany invaded Belgium

400
WWI was the first time this green gas was used as a weapon, what gas was it?
Chlorine gas used in gas attacks
400
What is propaganda?
Advertisements used to convince people to support the war effort
400
Who was the Prime Minister during WWI and what did he advocate for at the end of WWI?
PM Borden, advocated for Canada to have own seat at the signing of the Treaty and was successful
500
Name the countries a part of the Triple Alliance. Name the countries a part of the Triple Entente
Triple Alliance - Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

Triple Entente - Russia, France, Great Britain

500
Describe the Schlieffen Plan

The Germans would invade Belgium and come at Paris, France, from "behind", surprising the French and taking their capital before they could even mobilize.

500
Name 3 of the conditions that soldiers faced in the trenches.
Muddy, wet, cold, rats, lice, smell, noise, trench foot, etc.
500
What is conscription?
Government policy forcing citizens to enlist in the nation's army
500

Name 3 of the battles explored in class. Select 1 to explain the role Canadians played

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