The death of Franz Ferdinand, archduke of this country, inadvertently provided the spark for WWI.
What is Austria-Hungary
100
Vimy Ridge took place during this year (a vital year in WWI).
What is 1917.
100
These Canadians, specifically, were very unhappy about Canada's involvement in WWI.
Who are French Canadians.
100
The armistice that puts an immediate end to all fighting in WWI takes place on this day (day, month AND year, please).
What is November 11, 1918.
100
This common feature of the trenches often lead to "trench fever".
What are lice.
200
On this day, Canada begins to mobilize troops for war in Europe (one day after Britain declares war on Germany).
What is August 5.
200
This type of poisonous gas was used for the first time during the 2nd Battle of Ypres.
What is chlorine gas.
200
This new law (introduced in 1917) forced men between 18 and 25 to enlist in the army.
What is conscription.
200
Germany attempts this risky move, as a last ditch effort to win the war before the Americans arrive in Europe.
What is taking Paris.
200
Women would get together and do this during the war.
What is make care packages.
300
This man was leader of the Serbian political group The Black Hand and orchestrated the assassination of Franz Ferdinand.
Who is Colonel Apis.
300
The Battle of the Somme is frequently referred to as this (probably thanks in large part to the day it took place).
What is Bloody Easter.
300
Give three strategies used in propaganda used during WWI.
What is:
-name calling
-playing on emotions
-bandwagon
-plain folk
-with us or against us
-tesitmonials
300
Tsar Nicholas II is replaced as leader of Russia by this man, who promises that Russia will immediately leave the war if he is placed in power (BONUS 100 POINTS: What country helps him to succeed?)
Who is Vladimir Lenin.
(BONUS: Germany)
300
The tank was first introduced during this battle, by the British.
What is the Somme.
400
This country is the first to declare war in 1914.
What is Austria-Hungary.
400
This Canadian was famously inspired to write his poem, In Flanders Fields, during the 2nd Battle of Ypres.
Who is John McCrae.
400
This group of people often felt very torn about enlisting in the army, as it would take them away from their work.
Who are farmers.
400
These two events push the United States into WWI (you MUST be specific).
What are the Lusitania and Zimmerman telegram.
400
List the order that European countries declared war (from first to last)
What is Austria-Hungary;Russia;Germany;France/Great Britain (basically the same time).
500
On this day in 1914, soldiers from both sides of the Western front called a cease fire and came up from the trenches to bury their fellow soldiers and play football.
What is Christmas Day.
500
This Battle is frequently referred to as "The Mud Battle".
What is Passchendaele.
500
This man was PM during WWI.
Who is Robert Borden.
500
Name 3 things that Germany agreed to in the Treaty of Versailles.
What are: paying fully for the war, taking full responsibility and giving up part of it's land.
500
This secret weapon of Germany's was considered one of it's greatest assets.