World War 1 Flashcards
Name the four causes of WW1
Militarism Alliances Imperialism Nationalism (MAIN)
The triple extent consisted of…
France
Britain
Russia
The triple alliance consisted of…
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Italy
What group assassinated Franz Ferdinand and started WW1?
The Black Hand
Where was chlorine gas first used in WW1?
Ypres
Who was the prime minister during WW1?
Robert Borden
How did Canadians on the Homefront contribute to the war efforts?
Income tax
Corporate taxes
Looking for spare coal and stamps
What was the role of women during WW1?
They took over some of their husbands jobs, and performed tasks and jobs that only men performed before the war
What treaty was issued to Germany at the end of the war?
Treaty of Versailles
What is bootlegging?
Illegal selling of alcohol
What is Run Running?
Illegal transportation of alcohol
What was the most famous Canadian battle during ww1?
Vimy Ridge
Why was WW1 considered a white mans war?
Only white volunteer soldiers were accepted
What were the four parts of the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany must accept independence of Poland, Austria, and Czech.
Germany must must give back the part of France they stole
Germany is financially responsible for all war damage caused. Germany can also not have a huge army
Germany is 100% responsible for the war
Who was the president between 1930-1935?
R B Bennet
