Causes of the War
What does the "M" in the acronym MAIN stand for?
Militarism
What is "No Man’s Land"?
The dangerous area between enemy trenches.
What was the first battle where poison gas was used?
The Second Battle of Ypres
What work did many women take on during WWI?
They worked in munitions factories.
When was the armistice signed?
November 11, 1918
What was the immediate cause of WWI?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Why did trench warfare begin?
Both sides dug trenches to protect against machine gun fire.
How did the Allies respond to German Wolf Packs when trying to get merchant ships safely across the Atlantic Ocean?
Convoy System
What was a "Victory Bond"?
A government bond citizens could buy to help fund the war.
Who were the "Big Three" countries at the Paris Peace Conference?
France, US, Gr Britain
Name the two major alliance groups before the war started.
The Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente
What were three hardships soldiers faced in the trenches?
Rats, lice, trench foot, shell shock, mud, constant bombardment.
How did Canadians counteract the effects of gas at Ypres?
They urinated on handkerchiefs and used them as gas masks.
What happened on December 6 1917, devastating a Canadian city?
The Halifax explosion
What was the purpose of the Treaty of Versailles?
To officially end WWI and impose penalties on Germany.
Why did Canada join the war?
"When Britain is at war, Canada is at war. There is no distinction" We could not make our own decisions about issues outside our country.
What did the "Race to the Sea"? lead to, stretching from Switzerland to the North Sea?
Trenchline
What battle is considered Canada’s greatest military achievement in WWI?
The Battle of Vimy Ridge
What law allowed the government to imprison "enemy aliens" during WWI?
The War Measures Act
Name two restrictions placed on Germany’s military by the Treaty of Versailles.
Army limited to 100,000 soldiers, no air force, no submarines, and only six battleships.
How did nationalism contribute to the start of WWI?
Serbian nationalists wanted independence from Austria-Hungary, leading to the assassination of Franz Ferdinand. Gavrilo Princip of the Black Hand.
Why were snipers feared in trench warfare?
They targeted soldiers who exposed themselves above the trench, leading to constant fear and psychological stress.
Who was Francis Pegahmagabow?
An Indigenous Canadian soldier and sniper who became the most highly decorated Indigenous soldier in WWI.
What was a profiteer?
A businessperson who took advantage of the war by overcharging for goods or supplying poor-quality materials.
How did the Treaty of Versailles mark a turning point for Canada’s independence?
Canada signed the treaty separately from Britain, showing it was becoming an independent nation.