history people Flashcards
Archduke Franz Ferdinand -
Archduke of Austria-Hungary was assassinated by a Serbian terrorist. This later led Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia
Arthur Currie
Led the Battle of Vimy Ridge with Julian Bygn
Czar Nicolas Il
Is related to George V of England and Wilhelm II of Germany through Queen Victoria. Last Emperor of Russia
David Lloyd George
Ruler of England. . Made 14 points.
Douglas Haig
British commander officer for Passchendaele
Emperor Franz Joseph
The emperor of Austria (1848–1916). In 1879 he formed an alliance with Prussian-led Germany. In 1914 his ultimatum to Serbia led Austria and Germany into World War I
Francis Pegahmagabow
An Ojibwa from the Shawanaga First Nation, enlisted in 1914. He is now recognized as one of Canada’s most highly decorated Aboriginal soldiers and most effective sniper. He also became the chief of the Parry Island
Gavrilo Princip
Shot Arch-Duke in neck and wife in stomach. He got a life sentences
Georges Clemenceau
Ruler of France. Made 14 points.
Henry Norwest
Recognized as highly effective snipers
Julian Byng
He was a British commanding officer Field Marshal that led the Battle of Vimy Ridge with Arthor Currie
Kaiser Wilhelm Ii -
Is related to Nicolas II of Russia and George V of England through Queen Victoria. This increased tension between the 3 countries each ruler felt a need to demonstrate the greatness of their own empire over the others
King George V
Is related to Nicolas II of Russia and Wilhelm II of Germany through Queen Victoria. This increased tension between the 3 countries each ruler felt a need to demonstrate the greatness of their own empire over the others
Oliver Martin
From Grand Reserves, became a pilot in Royal Flying Corps
Robert Borden
Prime Minister after Laurier, elected in 1911, English Canadian