Causes to WWI
This was the spark that ignited the war in a very tumultuous Europe.
These were the names of the two sides in WWI
What are the Allied Powers and the Central Powers
1915. First use of poison gas; Canadians held the line
What is Ypres
This was why women took jobs in factories, farms and in hospitals.
What is because many men had left to fight in the war leaving many vacancies in these areas.
What day did the war end?
What is November 11, 1918; Remembrance Day
The rise in armies and navies in many countries leading up to the outbreak in WWI
What is militarism
These were the countries allied with Russia
Who are Britain (and its colonies), France and later Italy and the US
This was a difficult mud battle which was costly but successful; 1917. There is a movie by the same name.
What is Passchendaele.
This Act gave our Canadian government more control during the war.
What is the War Measures Act (1914).
The number of deaths worldwide as a result of WWI
What is 16 million
The promise made by countries to protect each other
What is an alliance
These countries were allied with Austria-Hungary
Who are Germany, the Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria
This battle marked heavy losses and little progress. 1916.
What is the Battle of the Somme.
This caused disagreement between French and English Canadians about forcing men to enlist in the war.
What is the Conscription Crisis (1917).
A federal right Canadian women gained in 1918
What is the right to vote
European countries competing for colonies and resources overseas
This side won the war.
What are the Allied Powers.
This was a major Canadian victory, gaining national pride; 1917.
What is Vimy Ridge.
How many Canadians enlisted in the War?
What is 600,000 out of just under 8 million people.
This was created to help prevent future wars
What is the League of Nations
This is strong pride and loyalty to one's nation or ethnic group
What is nationalism
This country was blamed for the war and ordered to pay reparations, they lost land and colonies, as well as had military restrictions imposed on them.
What is Germany.
What did Canada gain as a result from their involvement in WWI?
What is a reputation for bravery as well as they gained National pride. They joined the war effort automatically as part of the British Empire, but signed the Treaty at the end of the war separately from Britain.
How many Canadians died in WWI?
The name of the Treaty that followed the end of WWI
What is the Treaty of Versailles (1919)