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100
This cause of WWI is an extreme pride or love for your country.
What is Nationalism
100
This event happened on December 6, 1917 and can be symbolized by a Christmas tree.
What is the Halifax Explosion
100
This individual was praised for battles like Vimy Ridge, but there was controversy over his handling of the Last 100 Days battles.
Who is Sir Arthur Currie
100
These countries were members of the Triple Entente Alliance
Britain, France, Canada, Russia
100
The name of the Prime Minister during WWI.
Who was Robert Borden
200
The event that sparked WWI.
What is assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand.
200
This Act was created by the prime minister during the war to increase security, but it actually increased racism.
What is the War Measures Act
200
Due to the increase in use of chemical warfare, these were first used by Canadian soldiers to prevent damage.
Bonus: Who was the Canadian who invented the gas mask?
Urine-soaked rag, Dr. Cluny MacPhearson
200
Which perspective does this propaganda poster demonstrate? BONUS 100 - What were their thoughts about the war, and why?
French Canadians
200
_____ was the largest power that bordered Germany on the Eastern Front.
What is Russia?
300
This is the name of the Serbian terrorist group who committed a murder.
Black Hand
300
Two methods of raising money and resources for the war included:
Victory bonds, victory gardens
300
In this battle, a new technique was used for the FIRST time, called the "creeping barrage"
What is the Battle of the Somme
300
When Germany invaded this neutral country, it angered Britain and France and inspired them to keep fighting.
Belgium
300
Since Black Canadians were unable to enlist in the frontline army, they participated in this instead
What is No 2 Construction Battalion
400
This ship was destroyed by German u-boats and led to America joining the war.
What is the Lusitania
400
Robert Borden's political opponent during the 1917 election.
Bonus: What was this opponent's thoughts about Conscription and why?
Who is Wilfrid Laurier, various
400
List two specific ways (strategies, preparations, weapons or technology) that soldiers prepared for battle at Vimy Ridge.
What is Ypres
400
To obtain votes, list one specific Act Robert Borden introduced and describe what it did.
Wartime Elections Act - gave women the vote if family in the army
Military Voters Act - gave overseas soldiers the vote
400
If a pilot killed five enemies, what title was he given?
Bonus: What is the name of a WWI pilot?
Ace, Billy Bishop, Roy Brown, etc.
500
List the four long-term causes of WWI, and explain which cause was most significant in your opinion.
Various
500
Describe two long-term effects of the Halifax Explosion.
Various (increased healthcare; increased homelessness; better relationship to Boston,...)
500
Was the Battle of Passchendaele a success? What were the effects of this battle on Canadians?
Some land gained but huge losses; represents losing morale / faith in the war
500
List three punishments Germany received in the Treaty of Versailles, and describe which one you think was least fair and why.
Various.
500
What were two major events that happened in 1917 (not battles?)
America enters the war; Russia leaves the war; Halifax Explosion; Conscription Crisis / Federal election