Causes of WWI
This cause involved countries building up armies and weapons.
Militarism
Canada enters the war in this way
Automatically
This 1917 battle is often seen as a defining moment for Canada.
Vimy Ridge, 1917
This painful condition was caused by cold, wet trench conditions.
Trench foot
This weapon fired hundreds of rounds per minute and contributed to the stalemate.
Machine gun
This cause involved strong pride in one’s nation or ethnic group.
Nationalism
This was the name of the major Canadian training camp in 1914.
Valcartier
At this battle, Canadians first faced poison gas.
Ypres
Name one daily hardship soldiers faced in the trenches.
Rats, lice, mud, lack of sleep, shellfire, disease
This new technology was first used for reconnaissance but later for combat.
Airplane
This system of agreements pulled many countries into war after the assassination of Franz Ferdinand.
Alliances
Name one group that faced discrimination when trying to enlist.
Indigenous peoples, Black Canadians, Asian Canadians
This battle had a high number of casualties, on the Canadian side, and on all sides
Somme
This deadly stretch of land between opposing trenches was filled with barbed wire, shell craters, and constant danger.
No Man's Land
This deadly weapon was first used by Germany at Ypres in 1915.
Chlorine (poison) gas
This cause involved European countries competing for colonies in Africa and Asia.
Imperialism
Give one reason why Canadians volunteered in 1914
Patriotism, adventure, loyalty to Britain, economic opportunity
This was the first battle that a Canadian was appointed to lead the Canadian troops
Passchendaele
This German military strategy aimed to quickly defeat France by sweeping through Belgium before turning east to fight Russia.
The Schlieffen Plan
This underwater weapon allowed Germany to attack Allied supply ships, contributing to food shortages in Britain.
U Boat
Explain how imperialism increased tensions between European powers before 1914.
Competition for colonies created rivalry, mistrust, and conflict among major powers.
Give one reason why some Canadians did not want to volunteer
Religious reasons (conscientious objectors), farming, no loyalty to Britain or France
Explain why Vimy Ridge is considered significant for Canada.
All four Canadian divisions fought together; major victory; symbol of national identity.
The dugout
Explain one advantage and one limitation of early tanks.
Advantage: could cross trenches/barbed wire. Limitation: slow, unreliable, often broke down.