Important people Flashcards
Who was sir robert borden?
He was the prime minister of canada during WW1. He made men join the army by law (conscription) and led canada through the war.
Who was general arthur currie?
He was a canadian general who led canadian soilders to victory in the battle of vimy ridge.
Who was john Mccrae?
He was a canadian doctor and poet. He wrote the famous poem “in Flanders Fields.”
Who was Kaiser Wilhelm II?
He was the king/leader of germany during WW1. His decisions helped the war.
Who was Woodrow Wilson?
He was the president of the united states during WW1. He wanted peace after the war and made a plan called the “fourteen points.”
Who was George Vanier?
He was a canadian shoulder who fought in WW1 and became a hero in canada.
Who was David Lloyd George?
He was the Prime Kinister of the United Kingdom during the end of WW1. He helped make the peace treaty.
Who was Archduke Ferdinand ?
He was the heir to the throne of Austria Hungary. His death caused WW1 to begin.
Who was Manfred von Richthofen (The Red Baron)?
He was a famous german pilot. He shot down 80 enemy planes during WW1.
Who was Emily Murphy?
She was a canadian women who fought for women’s rights. She became the first female judge in Canada.
