History Unit 1 Test - WWI

Question 1

Militarism

Answer 1

Belief in the need for a country’s armed forces to be strong.

H.I. - Both Britain and Germany believed they were competing in an “arms race” when it came to these expensive weapons. Hence, there was lots of pressure to use them.

Question 2

Alliance System

Answer 2

Groups of countries who agree to protect each other.

H.I. - If there are rival alliances, then if one country is pulled into conflict, all the others are expected to join the conflict.

Question 3

Imperialism

Answer 3

Belief that a country can become stronger by taking territory around the world.

H.I. - Can cause conflict like in Africa, when Britain and Germany were competing to make colonies.

Question 4

Nationalism

Answer 4

Belief that your country is superior and your needs come first.

H.I. - Lead to borders being fought over in Europe, for example, France and Germany and if everyone was in the right place.

Question 5

Triple Entente

Answer 5

Britain, France, Russia

H.I. - One of the sides in WWI.

Question 6

Triple Alliance

Answer 6

Germany, Austro-Hungarian Empire, Italy

H.I. - The other side of WWI.

Question 7

Gavrilo Princip

Answer 7

A member of the Black Hand, a secret society of Serbs.

H.I. - Assassinated the crown prince of Austria, Franz Ferdinand.

Question 8

Franz Ferdinand

Answer 8

The Crown Prince of Austria.

H.I. - Was assassinated, the direct trigger incident for WWI.

Question 9

Von Schlieffen Plan

Answer 9

Created by Count Alfred Von Schlieffen and used in August 1914, the idea was to have the German army marching around France’s fortifications on the border and then mostly just through neutral Belgium. However, it failed due to 1. Great Britain coming to the aid of Belgium due to a treaty with them, and 2. the French troops already being driven back too far on the Border.

H.I. - Lead to both armies needing to come up with new strategies (machine guns) and Trench Warfare was born.

Question 10

Western Front

Answer 10

The main theatre of the war during WWI.

H.I. - It was where important military events were occurring and progressing in WWI.

Question 11

No-Man’s Land

Answer 11

Disputed ground between the front lines or trenches of two opposing armies.

H.I. - Occurred within WWI.

Question 12

Trench Foot

Answer 12

A condition that results from your feet being wet for too long.

H.I. - Soldiers got trench foot from fighting in cold, wet, conditions in the trenches.

Question 13

Duckboards

Answer 13

Boards placed to form “bridges” over the bottom of trenches.

H.I. - Were used in trenches during WWI.

Question 14

Dug-Out

Answer 14

Protective holes dug out of the sides of trenches.

H.I. - Were used in the trenches during WWI as an area to carry out various tasks such as eating, resting, etc.

Question 15

Over the Top

Answer 15

When soldiers were told to go over the safety of the walls of trenches and attack the enemy.

H.I. - Was an expression and/or attack strategy used during WWI.

Question 16

Machine Guns

Answer 16

Fully automatic weapons that could fire bullets rapidly, up to 450 to 600 rounds minute.

H.I. - Was the weapon most commonly associated with WWI in successful operations.

Question 17

Tanks

Answer 17

Heavily armoured fighting vehicles with guns and a moving continuous metal track.

H.I. - Attempted to replace horses during WWI.

Question 18

Dreadnought

Answer 18

Also known as Battleships, they were armed ships designed for attacking on water.

H.I. - Britain and Germany competed in an arms race to get more ships which would’ve been used in WWI.

Question 19

Mustard Gas

Answer 19

A type of poisonous gas that was severe within seconds of inhaling as it destroyed respiratory organs. It was eventually outlawed in 1925 and banned to this day.

H.I. - Was used as a weapon within WWI, specifically during the Battle of Ypres for the first time.

Question 20

U-Boat

Answer 20

Otherwise known as submarines, they were warships designed to perform underwater for long periods of times. They were usually armed with torpedoes and/or missiles.

H.I. - Were used as a weapons during WWI.

Question 21

Dogfight

Answer 21

When one plane fights another in air, first appeared during WWI.

H.I. - Appeared in WWI.

Question 22

Flamethrower

Answer 22

A weapon used to spread fire by launching burning fuel up to 18 meters.

H.I. - Was used in the early stages of WWI.

Question 23

Billy Bishop

Answer 23

The top Canadian and British Empire Flying ace of the First World War.

H.I. - He was credited with 72 victories making him a key player in WWI.

Question 24

Red Baron

Answer 24

Also known as Manfred von Richthofen, the top scoring flying ace of WWI.

H.I. - He was credited with 80 victories making him a key player in WWI.

Question 25

Roy Brown

Answer 25

A Canadian flying ace of WWI credited with 10 victories who settled in Stouffville after the war. He is most known for being who took down the famous “Red Baron.”

H.I. - He took down the top scoring ace of all of WWI.

Question 26

Second Battle of Ypres

Answer 26

The first time poisonous gas was used within WWI.

H.I. - Was the first time the affects of poisonous gas were shown in battle.

Question 27

The Somme (Beaumont-Hamel)

Answer 27

This battle lead to many causalities from Newfoundland’s first regiment.

H.I. - Many soldiers from Newfoundland died in this battle despite not even being Canadian yet.

Question 28

Newfoundland Regiment

Answer 28

A primary reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian army.

H.I. - They fought in battles such as Beaumont-Hamel during WWI.

Question 29

Vimy Ridge

Answer 29

The first battle where the four divisions of the Canadian Corps came together, they also used the “Creeping Barrage” technique.

H.I. - By the end of the battle, many soldiers had a sense of belonging while being surrounded by their Canadian peers.

Question 30

“Creeping Barrage” Technique

Answer 30

A barrage moving in small increments in front of troops to protect them while moving across the battlefield.

H.I. - Was a helpful strategy for many Canadian divisions.

Question 31

Passchendaele

Answer 31

The battle that included the most Canadian casualties.

H.I. - Many Canadians suffered.

Question 32

Douglas Haig

Answer 32

A senior officer of the British army who commanded Canadians during the battle of Passchendaele.

H.I. - Due to the battle, he improved Canada’s reputation of having a strong offensive fighting force.

Question 33

Hill 70

Answer 33

A battle where Arthur Currie ordered the Canadian Corps to occupy Hill 70 to the North.

H.I. - It was the first major action fought by the Canadian Corps under a Canadian commander.

Question 34

Arthur Currie

Answer 34

A senior officer of the Canadian Army who fought and commanded the Canadian Corps during WWI.

H.I. - His innovative tactics helped Canadians efforts within battles of WWI.

Question 35

No. 2 Construction Battalion

Answer 35

The only Canadian battalion composed of Black soldiers to serve in WWI.

H.I. - The only predominantly Black battalion ever in Canadian military history.

Question 36

William White

Answer 36

A leading member of the African Nova Scotian community and chaplain for the No.2 Construction Battalion.

H.I. - The only Black officer in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in WWI.

Question 37

Francis “Peg” Pegamagabow

Answer 37

The most highly decorated Indigenous soldier in Canadian military history.

H.I. - The most effective sniper in WWI.

Question 38

Battle of Mons (1918)

Answer 38

Was the last battle of WWI.

H.I. - Was supposed to signify the ending of the war to end all wars.

Question 39

Homefront

Answer 39

The civilian population and activities of a nation who’s armed forces are engaged in war abroad.

H.I. - Made many contributions back home to help the soldiers abroad in WWI.

Question 40

Nellie McClung

Answer 40

Was at the forefront of the Suffragist movement in Canada.

H.I. - Helped get women the right to vote.

Question 41

Sam Huges

Answer 41

Minister of the Militia and a leader in Canada.

H.I. - Insisted on using the “ross rifle” in battle but troops paid the price and it was proved unworthy for trench warfare.

Question 42

J.S. Woodsworth

Answer 42

An adamantly pacifist socialist politician.

H.I. - Was put in an awkward position in WWI when people were very passionate about patriotism but his pacifism lead him to be against war altogether.

Question 43

Joseph Flavelle

Answer 43

Helped end the corruption in the munitions industry.

H.I. - Helped stop profiteering in the munitions industry in WWI.

Question 44

The Halifax Explosion

Answer 44

A disaster that occurred in Halifax when the SS-Mont Blanc, a cargo ship with high explosives, collided with the Norwegian vessel Imo.

H.I. - Halifax was an important port during WWI because of its war supplies and ammunition, and because of the chief supply link, to ruins.

Question 45

“White Man’s War”

Answer 45

Initially only white men were allowed to fight in the war, however, eventually once many people were dying BIPOC were allowed to fight as well.

H.I. - Without the eventual assistance from BIPOC men the war could’ve gone differently.

Question 46

Union Party

Answer 46

Formed by MPs, it was in support of Robert Borden’s “Union government.”

H.I. - Supported the idea of conscription which lead to suffrage.

Question 47

Robert Borden

Answer 47

The Canadian Prime Minister who promised women the right to vote if he was elected so that he could introduce conscription.

H.I. - Lead to women being able to vote and Quebec feeling alienated.

Question 48

Pacifism

Answer 48

People who believed that violence, including war, was unjustified and were against it.

H.I. - These people were excused from fighting in WWI but as a result, lost their right to vote once Robert Borden was elected Prime Minister.

Question 49

Enemy Alien

Answer 49

People who were born in an enemy country but living in another.

H.I. - Many innocent people were put into internments in WWI in Canada despite not siding with the enemy.

Question 50

Ukrainian-Canadian Internment

Answer 50

When Ukrainian-Canadians were our into isolated towns for the durations of the war because they were considered “Enemy Aliens.”

H.I. - Lead to Ukrainians feeling as if they have no real home during WWI.

Question 51

Conscription

Answer 51

When enlistment to war is mandatory if you meet the requirements.

H.I. - Lead to Canadians being forced to serve their country without a choice.

Question 52

Suffrage

Answer 52

The right to vote in political elections.

H.I. - Was given to women during WWI.

Question 53

Suffragette

Answer 53

A woman seeking the right to vote through organized protests.

H.I. - Occurred during WWI.

Question 54

Munitions

Answer 54

Weapons and ammunition.

H.I. - Used during WWI.

Question 55

Profiteering

Answer 55

When you make profit by unethical methods.

H.I. - In war, people were selling munitions to parties at war, making profit off of the war.

Question 56

Propaganda (posters)

Answer 56

Biased information used to make people feels certain political way.

H.I. - Used in WWI in posters for different purposes such as (recruiting soldiers, rationing, etc) using emotional tactics like (guilt, fear, patriotism, etc) targeting certain audiences.

Question 57

Rationing

Answer 57

Controlling the distribution of a good or device due to lack of supply.

H.I. - Used in WWI to save food supply.

Question 58

Victory Bonds

Answer 58

A loan to the government that could be redeemed with interest after a number of years.

H.I. - Used in WWI for the government and citizens.

Question 59

The Connection of Conscription to Women’s Suffrage and Quebec Alienation

Answer 59

Due to Robert Bordens promise, conscription lead to Women’s suffrage and then Quebec alienation since they didn’t want to serve for Britain and now that Canada was more of their own country, Quebec had already moved on.