Causes of the Great War
This "ism" means empire building, taking over other countries for your own good.
What is, imperialism?
This German plan aimed to avoid fighting on two fronts by quickly defeating France through Belgium.
What is the Schlieffen Plan?
This psychological condition resulted from the constant fear, shelling, and lack of sleep in the trenches.
What is shell shock?
These were purchased by Canadians to invest in the war, with the promise of getting their money back with interest later.
What are Victory Bonds?
The truce or temporary ceasefire agreed upon in November 1918 to suspend hostilities is often referred to as this.
What is an armistice?
This "ism" refers to building up weapons and armies, making war seem inevitable.
What is militarism?
The ultimate result of the Schlieffen Plan on the Western Front.
What is trench warfare?
This ailment, where feet would swell and potentially turn gangrenous due to damp, cold trench conditions, plagued soldiers.
What is trench foot?
The Canadian government used this to raise money, taxing people based on how much they earned.
What is Income Tax?
The German naval policy that targeted all ship heading for Britain was called this.
What is unrestricted submarine warfare?
The alliance of Russia, Britain, and France was known as this.
What is the Triple Entente?
The new weapon the Germans used at the 2nd Battle of Ypres in 1915, leading to massive casualties.
What is chlorine gas?
Dangerous aerial duels between fighter planes were known as this.
What are dogfights?
This Act extended the vote to women who were the wives, sisters, or mothers of soldiers.
What is the Wartime Elections Act?
The country that was responsible for writing the Treaty of Versailles, along with the US and Britain.
What is France?
The principle of countries partnering up for mutual support and protection.
What is alliances/the alliance system?
This battle became known as the "bloodiest battle" where tanks were first used but failed to break the deadlock.
What is the Battle of the Somme?
The average life expectancy of a pilot in the "flying coffins" was this short amount of time.
What is three weeks?
This group of boys, aged 15-19, was enrolled and placed on farms to help overcome the labour shortage.
Who are soldiers of the soil?
The term the Germans used to call the Treaty of Versailles, meaning a harsh settlement imposed on a defeated party.
What is diktat?
Franz Joseph of Austria-Hungary used the assassination of this person as an excuse to attack Serbia.
Who is Franz Ferdinand?
This strategy, modified by Arthur Currie for Vimy Ridge, involved troops closely following a massive barrage of artillery fire.
What is the creeping barrage?
A pilot who had shot down at least five enemy planes was designated as this.
What is an ace?
The two key acts passed by Borden's government to ensure his win in the 1917 election and support conscription.
This new international organization was created after the war to promote cooperation and try to prevent future global conflict.
What is The League of Nations