Vocabulary
What Is Imperialism?
Taking over a nation and claiming it for your own
Which countries were the original members of the Central Powers?
Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary
In which country did the Battle of Vimy Ridge happen in April 1917?
France
What does trench foot refer to?
A painful condition caused by wet, unsanitary trench conditions
When the United States joined World War I, which group did they fight alongside?
The Allies (Britain, France, and Russia)
What is an alliance in the context of war?
A promise between countries to help and protect each other, especially during a war
Which countries were the original members of the Allies?
Britain, France, and Russia
Why is the Battle of Vimy Ridge considered a significant moment in Canadian history?
It helped Canada earn respect and showed it could win a tough fight on its own
What was life like in the trenches?
Muddy, cramped, and full of danger
Why did tensions rise between the United States and Germany during WWI?
Germany damaged and sank several U.S. merchant ships near Britain
What is No Man’s Land?
Dangerous, empty land between enemy trenches
Whose assassination was the event that triggered the start of World War I?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary
Why was the Battle of Vimy Ridge so difficult for armies to win?
The German army built strong defenses on a big hill
Why did soldiers dig trenches instead of fighting out in the open?
To protect themselves from enemy fire and stay hidden
On what date did the fighting in WWI officially stop?
November 11, 1918
If a country is neutral during a war, what does that mean?
It does not choose a side in the conflict
What was the name of the group that assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
The Black Hand
What is the Vimy Memorial in France?
A big monument honoring Canadian soldiers who fought at Vimy Ridge
What did soldiers do to prevent trench foot?
Change socks often and massage each other’s feet
What was the name of the treaty that officially ended WWI, and when was it signed?
The Treaty of Versailles, June 28, 1919
What is an ally during a war?
A country that works together with others to fight a common enemy
In what city were Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife assassinated, sparking the beginning of WWI?
Sarajevo
The figures at the top of the Vimy Memorial represent:
Peace, Justice, Faith, and Knowledge
What was “shell shock” in WWI?
A mental condition caused by the trauma of war
What happened on April 2, 1917, that changed the U.S. role in WWI?
President Wilson asked Congress to declare war on Germany