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Grade 10 History - WWI Flashcards

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What is a Primary Source?

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Evidence directly from history

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What are 4 examples of a Primary Source?

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  • diary
  • letter
  • court transcript
  • music
  • photographs
  • postcards
  • brochures
  • live audio
  • video recording
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What is a Secondary Source?

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Evidence produced by historian to communicate to student/public. It is based off of primary evidence

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What are 4 examples of a Secondary Source?

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  • textbook
  • newspaper
  • magazine article
  • Hollywood/documentary films
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What is the main difference between a primary and secondary source?

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Primary sources are just the observed facts, while secondary sources may contain someones point of view

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What are the 4 MAIN reasons that caused WWI?

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Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism

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Militarism?

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The act of building and arming soldiers to prepare for war

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Alliances?

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An agreement between multiple countries that benefits both sides (mostly used for protection)

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Imperialism?

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The act of attempting to build up an Empire

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Nationalism?

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When someone has so much pride for something they will fight to the death to protect that pride

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Empire?

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The act of a powerful country taking over a less powerful country

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What were to 2 main alliances in WWI

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  1. The Triple Alliance

2. The Triple Entente

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Who was in the The Triple Alliance?

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  • Germany
  • Austria-Hungary
  • Italy
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Who was in the Triple entente?

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  • France
  • Britain (Canada)
  • Russia
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When did Germany make and alliance with Austria- Hungary?

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1879

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When did Austria-Hungary make an alliance with Serbia?

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1881

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When did Germany and Austria-Hungary make an alliance with Italy?

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1882

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When did Russia make an alliance with France

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1894

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When did Britain make and agreement with France?

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1904

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When did Britain make an alliance with Russia

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1907

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When did the Triple Entente commence?

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1907

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How did the Canadian first feel about the war

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Canadian with ties to Britain signed up right away

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What was the “War Measures Act”?

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The law that allowed the government more control

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What were the 4 laws in the “War Measures Act”?

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  1. Restricting certain information that’ll goes public
  2. establishing more deportation and arrest powers
  3. More control over transportation and harbours
  4. More control over trade and production
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What was the use of trenches for the war?

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It was used to help barricade the soldiers in allowing them to be shielded and to attack on surprise

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In the trenches why did soldiers put a coat over their heads when looking through the peep whole?

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To keep the who dark so the enemy doesn’t see anything

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obsolete?

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useless

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What happens first in an attack on an enemy trench?

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The attacking soldiers throw hand grenades

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29
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How many defence lines where their for Britain?

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4

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What is the most dangerous line of defence?

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The British Lines closest to No man’s land

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Where and when was the 2nd Ypres happen?

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It was in Belgium, Ypres, during April 22-May 25, 1915

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Who participated in the 2nd Ypres?

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Belgium, Germany, Canada, Britain, France

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Why did the 2nd Ypres happen?

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because Germany wished to take over Ypres

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What were the 2 significance’s of the 2nd Ypres?

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  1. First time attacking using chemicals

2. It’s when Canada was starting to be recognised as brave

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Where and when was the Somme happen?

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France, River Sommes and July 1 - Nov 19, 1916

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Why did the Somme happen?

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To Relieve the french army by taking back land

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What were the 3 significance’s of the Sommes?

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  1. To help France get revenge
  2. known as the bloodiest battle in WWI
  3. Tanks were used for the first time
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Where and when did the Passchendaele happen?

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Belgium, Passchendaele and Oct 26 - Nov 10, 1917

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Why did the Passchendaele happen?

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because they wanted Passchendaele and to keep the pressure off of Ypres

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Who was in the Somme?

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France, Britain, River Sommes, Germany, Canada

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Who was in the Passchendaele?

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Germany, Canada, Britain

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What were the significance of the Passchendaele?

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  1. Canada stole land then Germany stole it back
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When and where did Vimy Ridge happen?

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France, Viny Ridge and April 9-12 1917

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Who was in the Vimy Ridge?

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Canada, Germany, Britain, France Vimy Ridge

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Why did Vimy Ridge happen?

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They wanted the land because it had a land with higher elevation

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What were the 2 significance’s of the Vimy Ridge?

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  • First battle under Canada’s command

- First time Canada shows independence from Britain

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When and Where was Canada’s 100 Days?

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Belgium, Amiens, Arras, and Canal du Nord August 8 - Nov 11

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Why did the Canada’s 100 Days happen?

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We wanted to push Germany back and claim their land

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Who was involved in Canada’s 100 Days?

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Canada, Britain, Germany, Belgium

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What were the significance’s of Canada’s 100 Days?

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  1. End of war
  2. Got Germany to sign Armistice
  3. Great victory for Canada, upping their reputation
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Conscription?

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The act of the government forcing people to join and fight in the military

52
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Why was conscription necessary?

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because once people heard about the amount of casualties caused by the war they became not wanting to sign up

53
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What were the 5 weapons used in WWI?

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  1. Guns
  2. Artillery
  3. Tanks
  4. Gas
  5. Airplanes
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Artillery?

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bombs

55
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What types guns did they use?

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  • Rifles
  • Machine Guns
  • Flamethrowers
  • Mortars
56
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When was poisonous gas used in WWI?

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April 22, 1915 by Germany

57
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When were tanks used in WWI?

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In the battle of Somme, July 1 - Nov 19 1916

58
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When did people stop volunteering to fight in the war?

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by 1916

59
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Who decided conscription was necessary?

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Prime Minister Borden and the Conservative

60
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Who were the 2 people/group that were against conscription?

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  1. Laurier

2. The Liberals

61
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When was the Conscription law put in to place and who was being conscripted?

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by 1917 for single men ages 20-35 years old

62
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What were 3 occupations that disagreed with Conscription? Why

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The farmer, the unions, and the labour leaders because they need young men to do efficient work so they don’t become bankrupted

63
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In the end was conscription successful? Why/why not?

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no, because many people in Canada were against it putting pressure on the government.

64
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Who where the 3 groups that had enough power to go up against conscription?

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Anti-conscription candidates in the Maritimes and Ontario, and the Liberals Quebec

65
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When and where was the Christmas Truce?

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Dec 24, 1914 on the Western Front on No Man’s Land

66
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How did the Christmas Truce begin?

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One man on the British man showed a sign of temporary surrender and met the Germans on No Man’s Land

67
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Who was involved in the Christmas Truce?

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Britain (maybe Canadians) and Germany

68
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What are 4 things they did during the Christmas Truce?

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  • Sang songs
  • played soccer
  • played foot ball
  • played cards
  • gave hair cuts
  • Sharing gifts
  • Juggling
69
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Why was the Christmas Truce Significant?

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Because it showed how the lower rank soldier didn’t really have anything against each other, showing the first sign of anti-war

70
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What were the names of the 3 songs that were sang during the Christmas Truce?

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  1. Hanging on the Old Barbed Wire
  2. I didn’t Raise My Son to Be a Soldier
  3. In Flanders Fields
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What were the 2 main things needed for the troops?

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  1. food

2. weapons

72
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Who took care of the crops during WWI?

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the women and teenagers

73
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How did war the 3 effect food?

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  1. Food was a main priority for troop
  2. Russia being Canada’s enemy meant that they could not exchange food
  3. Countries in Europe had not food because war destroyed their crops
74
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How did the war help develop Canada’s industry?

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by allowing them to gain more ammunition raising Canada’s manufactured goods to $555 million

75
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What were the 3 punishment for citizens that came from the enemies origins

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  1. can’t own weapons or explosives
  2. Anyone who became Canadian after 1902 lost the right to vote
  3. Some were even sent to camps
76
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What were 3 things women did at home during WWI?

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  1. took over jobs
  2. sent supplies and food
  3. sent funds (if possible)
77
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What were 2 things women could do to help at the battle grounds during WWI?

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  1. Nurses (mainly)

2. driver (uncommon)

78
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Why did officials at first discourage the recruitment of Aboriginals Canadians?

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because they help racial views and feared the mistreatment if they were captured

79
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What are the 2 thing aboriginal soldiers were particularly valued in?

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  1. snipers

2. scouts

80
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What was the main reason the government took so long to commemorate the natives contribution?

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At the time people were very racist towards them

81
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Who was Tom Longboat and why was he considered a hero?

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he was an Olympic runner and he was able to go up against racism and what it stood for

82
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Who was Tommy Ricketts and why was he considered a hero?

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he was a Newfoundland soldier and who showed his courage and pride for his country by going up against the Germans knowing it would suicide

83
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Who was Billy Bishop and why was he considered a hero?

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He was a gifted pilot fighter who was able to shoot multiple enemy aircraft alone

84
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Who was Grace MacPherson and why was she considered a hero?

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She was a brave driver who transported men around the battle field, she showed the men that women can be of use for more than just being a nurse

85
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When did the United states come into battle?

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April 1917

86
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What specifically ended WWI?

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Germany signing an armistice

87
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Armistice?

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an agreement to stop fighting

88
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What as the spark that started WWI?

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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

89
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Who started the WWI?

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Serbia

90
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Who was George Price and why is he important?

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because he is the last person to die in WWI

91
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Where and when did the Halifax Explosion happen?

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in Halifax in Dec 6, 1917

92
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How did the Halifax explosion occur?

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it was a collision between a Belgium and French ship. The french ship was holding explosives

93
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Which country had the most soldiers?

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Russia

94
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Which country had the least soldiers?

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Turkey

95
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Which country had the highest number of deaths?

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Germany

96
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Which country had the lowest number of deaths?

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United States

97
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What was WWI also known as?

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The War to End All Wars

98
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What were the 5 goals of the League of Nations?

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  1. to improve the worlds health and work
  2. permanent world peace
  3. Any disputes between countries would be resolved peacefully
  4. to devolpe an international court of justice
  5. refuse to trade with threatening countries
99
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Why did the League of Nations not procceed?

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because of their lack of power

100
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What was the main connections

that Spanish flu to WWI?

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It became prominent in Halifax, the place in Canada that was most effect by WWI

101
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Where and When did the Spanish flu originate

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in Rural Kansas in 1918

102
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Who found out where the Spanish flu originated?

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John Barry

103
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How many people died form the Spanish flu?

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about 20 million

104
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What was the Treaty of Versailles?

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It was to decided the punishment that will be inbound on Germany

105
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What are the 4 terms Germany must follow regarding land?

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  1. lost all oversea colonies
  2. Alsace-Lorraine was given to France
  3. France kept Saar for 15 years
  4. other parts of Germany were given to Denmark and Poland
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What are the 3 terms Germany must follow regarding Military?

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  1. German army could only have 100 000 men with no tanks or heavy guns
  2. no air force
  3. no large ships it navy
107
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What was the term Germany must follow regarding Money?

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Must pay 269 000 000 000 gold over 70 years

108
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What was the term Germany must follow regarding War Guilt?

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they had to take the blame for starting the war

109
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Germany’s reaction towards the Treaty of Versailles?

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they did not like it at all, they blamed their leaders for agreeing to. So they seeked a new leader

110
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Pandemic?

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An epidemic of infectious disease

111
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Overcrowded barracks?

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When there are too many people within the barracks

112
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Virulence?

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How harmful the disease is

113
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Influenza?

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When someone is sick with the flu

114
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Halifax/Haligonians?

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someone who lives in Halifax

115
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Quarantine?

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To be put into confinement to prevent further sickness

116
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Epidemic?

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The spread of an infectious disease

117
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Cautiously Optimistic?

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When someone is optimistic but realistic

118
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Public Restrictions?

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When the government restricts certain information going public

119
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Mortality Rate?

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The amount of death within a region throughout a year

119
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What order was the main battles for WWI?

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  • Ypres
  • Somme
  • Passchendaele
  • Vimy Ridge
  • Canada’s 100 days
120
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When was Archduke Franz Ferdinand get assassinated?

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June 28th 1914

121
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When did Britain declare war on Germany?

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August 1914

122
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When did the Canadian troops first sail to Britain?

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October 1914

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