Unit 1

Question 1

Militarism

Answer 1

The aggressive development of military power

Question 2

Alliances

Answer 2

agreements with other countries to defend each other if attacked

Question 3

Imperialism

Answer 3

building empires through conquest and colonization of other countries

Question 4

Nationalism

Answer 4

Feeling extreme loyalty for one’s own nation over other nations

Question 5

Trench

Answer 5

A deep hole dug by soldiers and used as a place from which they can attack the enemy while being hidden

Question 6

Trench foot

Answer 6

A painful condition of the feet caused by exposed constantly in cold water or mud, which result in blackening and death of surface tissue

Question 7

U-Boat

Answer 7

The German submarines used during WWl, that were armed with torpedoes to sink enemy ships

Question 8

Canadian Expeditionary Force

Answer 8

The entire overseas force fielded by Canada during WWl

Question 9

Battle of Ypres

Answer 9

Battle between Germany and Allies (Belgian, French, Canadians) in Belgium
1914

Question 10

Battle of the Somme

Answer 10

One of the largest and bloodiest battles of WWl 1916- allied victory

Question 11

Battle of Passchendaele

Answer 11

British & French launch massive offensive in Belgium, which was controversial for horrible trench conditions

Question 12

Battle of Vimy Ridge

Answer 12

The first time all four divisions of the Canadian corps fought together, the planning and preparations were extensive and led to withdrawal of Germans

Question 13

Recruitment

Answer 13

Canadian government conscripting young men for overseas military service

Question 14

Attestation Papers

Answer 14

Used by CEF for recruitment purposes which contained personal information completed during the enlistment process

Question 15

Pacifist

Answer 15

Someone who opposes war because they believe disagreements between countries should be settled peacefully

Question 16

Conscientious Objector

Answer 16

Someone who refuses to fight in a war because of deeply held personal or religious beliefs

Question 17

Total war

Answer 17

All civilians contributing to the war effort in various ways

Question 18

Victory bonds

Answer 18

Bonds for Canadians to purchase to afford war expenses

Question 19

Conscription

Answer 19

the requirement that all men of fighting age join the military and potentially be sent to fight overseas

Question 20

Internment camp

Answer 20

Where “enemy aliens” were forced to do hard labour for little or no pay

Question 21

Enemy aliens

Answer 21

Canadians who were originally from “enemy” countries like Germany and Austria-Hungary

Question 22

Bolshevik

Answer 22

A member of the Russian party that seized power in Russia by the Revolution

Question 23

Armistice

Answer 23

Agreement to stop fighting

Question 24

The Paris Peace Conference

Answer 24

Conference to negotiate official peace agreement to end the war (1919)

Question 25

The Treaty of Versailles

Answer 25

Major treaty dealing with Germany during the Paris Peace Conference