Battles
Where did many battles in WW1 take place?
The Western Front
The name of the blade at the end of guns is called?
A bayonet
How long did WW1 last?
1914-1918
What is conscription?
The compulsory enlistment of civilians for military service.
What medical problems occurred during trench warfare?
Trench foot, trench mouth, and trench fever
What battle took place in April 1915?
The Second Battle of Ypres
A transportation method that was first used to gather information during WW1.
Airplanes
What countries were part of the Triple Entente?
Great Britain, France, and Russia
Which group of people were conscripted for military service?
All able bodied men from 20-32.
In what country did the trenches occupy?
France, from the Belgium-French border to the Swiss-French border.
Which battle has a memorial gifted from France to Canada?
The Battle of Vimy Ridge.
What method of transportation was used to transport machinery, equipment, goods, and people?
Ships
Which countries were part of the Triple Alliances (or Central Powers)?
Austria-Hungary, Germany, and Italy
Why did many English-Canadians support conscription?
They saw it as Canada's contribution for "Freedom", or the strong ties they felt to Great Britain
What two types of warfare were involved in WW1?
In what battle did John McCrae write "In Flanders Fields"?
The Second Battle of Ypres
Which country had the best submarines during WW1?
Germany
What was the immediate cause of the First World War?
the assassination of Franz Ferdinand, the arch-duke of Austria-Hungary.
Why didn't the French-Canadians support conscription?
Many of them didn't feel strong ties to Great Britain
Gases that were used during WW1?
Chlorine gas & mustard gas
Which country was the first to use tanks?
Great Britain
The top Canadian flying ace of the first world war.
Billy Bishop.
Why was Chlorine gas used during trench warfare?
Chlorine gas is heavier than air and would sink into the trenches forcing soldiers to abandon their positions.