WW1 Battles
WW1+pre war
1920's
1930's
Random
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Which Battle had the first large use of chlorine gas
Battle of Ypres
100
Who killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Gavrilo Princip
100
What are 2 causes of the great depression
Stock market crash
Dust bowl
100
What was the 1930's nickname
Dirty Thirties
100
What is MAINE
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism
Economic rivalry
200
What did the Canadians come up with to protect them from the chlorine gas.
Some had Gas masks others has to pee on a cloth and cover their faces.
200
What did the Germans have to do after the treaty of Versailles
They had to demilitarize
They had to get rid of their air force
They had to take the blame
200
Name two minority group
Indigenous
Colored
Women
200
Who is RB bennet
Conservative leader11th primeminister
200
What did women gain while the men were gone
Some gained the right to vote
They temporarily took over the jobs in the city
300
Key individuals in the Battle of Vimy ridge (commander)
British commander: Julian Byng
CA corps commander: Arthur currie
300
What war did Canada gain recognition
Passiendale
300
what are some new inventions
Radios
Cars
Insulin
Bandaids
300
What was bennet's new deal.
Purpose: To combat the economic crisis and provide relief to Canadians
Key Measures: Progressive taxation, maximum work week, minimum wage, unemployment insurance, health and accident insurance, revised old-age pension, and agricultural support programs2
Impact: Although it was a significant shift from Bennett's previous policies, it was seen as too little, too late. Many of the reforms were later declared unconstitutional
300
Whos the coolest kid in the class
Arrian
400
Explain what could be going on in this image and which battle it could be from.
They are carrying a injured person through the mud.
Battle --> Passchendaele
400
What is going on in this photo.
It is the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Assassin: Gavrilo Princip
400
What are 3 social changes
Jazz music
Women's rights
Prohibition
New fashion (flappers)
400
Recession Vs Depression
Recession
- Duration: At least two quarters
- GDP: Decrease
- Production & Employment: Decline
- Household Income & Spending: Lower
- Investments & Purchases: Delayed
- Prices: Rising
Depression
- Duration: Three or more years
- GDP: Decline of at least 10% in a year
- Unemployment: Widespread
- Construction: Serious decline
- International Trade & Capital Movements: Reduction
- Prices: Steep decline
- Bankruptcies: Widespread
400
The Triple Entente
The Triple Alliance
The Triple Entente members were Russia, France, and Great Britain.
The Triple Alliance was between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.
500
name the four battles and one thing about it
Battle of the Somme (1916): This battle is infamous for its high casualties, with over one million men wounded or killed. It also saw the first use of tanks in warfare, marking a significant technological advancement.
Battle of Passchendaele (1917): Also known as the Third Battle of Ypres, this battle is remembered for the horrific muddy conditions and the heavy toll it took on soldiers. It highlighted the brutal and often futile nature of trench warfare.
Second Battle of Ypres (1915): This battle is notable for the first large-scale use of poison gas by the Germans, which had devastating effects on the Allied troops.
4. Battle of Vimy Ridge (1917): The Canadian Corps' meticulous planning and innovative tactics led to a significant victory, marking the first time all four divisions of the Canadian Corps fought together.
500
explain 2 of the following + why are they important to ww1
CEF
No.2 Construction battalion
Military service Act
League of Nations
Halifax explosion
creeping barrage
War measures act
Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF)
Formation Date: August 15, 1914
Composition: Over 630,000 volunteers, with 424,000 deployed overseas
Key Battles: Ypres, Somme, Vimy Ridge
Importance: Significantly contributed to Allied victories; showcased Canada's commitment and capability, fostering national pride and influence
No. 2 Construction Battalion
Formation Date: July 5, 1916
Composition: Approximately 600 men, all-Black unit
Roles: Forestry, construction, road maintenance, railway and water system construction
Importance: Highlighted contributions of Black Canadians and resilience against discrimination; crucial in maintaining supply lines and infrastructure
Military Service Act
Enacted: 1917 in Canada
Purpose: Introduced conscription to boost the number of troops in WWI
Impact: Highly controversial, led to national division, especially among French Canadians who were largely opposed to conscription
Importance: Showcased the tensions in Canadian society and highlighted the government's desperate need for more soldiers
League of Nations
Founded: 1920, after WWI
Purpose: International organization aimed at maintaining world peace and preventing future conflicts through diplomacy and collective security
Impact: Despite some successes, it was ultimately unable to prevent WWII; it laid the groundwork for the formation of the United Nations
Importance: Represented a shift towards international cooperation, although its failures exposed the weaknesses of early global governance efforts
Halifax Explosion
Date: December 6, 1917
Event: Massive explosion in Halifax, Nova Scotia, caused by the collision of two ships, one of which carried munitions
Impact: Devastated the city, killing approximately 2,000 people and injuring thousands more
Importance: Highlighted the war's reach into civilian life and underscored the dangers of wartime logistics; resulted in significant changes to safety regulations and emergency response protocols
Creeping Barrage
Technique: Artillery tactic used in WWI
Method: Artillery fire moved forward in stages just ahead of advancing infantry to provide cover and suppress enemy defenses
Impact: Increased the effectiveness of infantry assaults by reducing vulnerability to enemy fire
Importance: Demonstrated innovation in military tactics and significantly contributed to breaking the stalemate of trench warfare
War Measures Act
Enacted: 1914 in Canada
Purpose: Gave the Canadian government broad powers to maintain security and order during times of war or insurrection
Impact: Allowed for measures such as censorship, detention without trial, and control of resources
Importance: Highlighted the balance between civil liberties and national security; was invoked during WWI, WWII, and the October Crisis of 1970
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what was prohibition and who were the people that wanted it
Prohibition: The 18th Amendment to the US Constitution banned the sale and import of alcohol from 1920 to 1933
Women
- Women were strongly behind the temperance movement because they believed alcohol destroyed families and marriages.
Factory owners
- Factory owners supported temperance because they believed alcohol interfered with the new work habits required of industrial workers.
Religious groups
- Protestants and other Christian denominations strongly supported the Anti-Saloon League.
500
who was the first female senator
Cairine Reay Wilson
500
What was the Winnipeg general strike
The Winnipeg General Strike of 1919 was a strike by over 30,000 workers in Winnipeg, Manitoba that lasted from May 15 to June 25, 1919. It was the largest strike in Canadian history