WW1

Question 1

What were the causes of WW1

Answer 1

MAIN (Militarism, Alliances,Imperialism, Nationalism

Question 2

What was the triggering event to WW1

Answer 2

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Question 3

What was the Home Front

Answer 3

It played a crucial role in supporting the war effort and contributing to the victory by manufacturing supplies for military, people conserving food (creating victory gardens), volunteerism (knitting socks), & propaganda.

Question 4

What was the Western Front

Answer 4

Trench Warfare, Battles of Somme, Ypres. no mans land, artillery.

Question 5

Conscription Crisis

Answer 5

The recruiting effort in Quebec had failed, and the Canadian gov had to force service in people.

Question 6

Women during the War- How did their role change? Contributions

Answer 6

Women entered the workforce (munition factories, farms), Nursing and medical services, volunteerism.

Question 7

Citizen contributions (total War)

Answer 7

Victory Gardens, Waste collections & to not waste, early dismissal, community projects (to raise money), victory bonds, rationing and restrictions, Canadian Patriotic fund (charity that provides help for soldiers family overseas)

Question 8

What’s Shellshock

Answer 8

condition resulting from the stress a soldier experiences

Question 9

Describe Canadas 100 days

Answer 9

The Germans launched a massive offensive, pushing back the Allies 30 miles. On August 8, Canadian, British, and Australian troops pushed back Germans 13 km in one day. Over the next 100 days Canadian troops continued to force German to retreat. Germany requests an armistice ending WW1.

Question 10

What is shock/storm troops

Answer 10

A name given to canadian soldiers for their determination in fighting

Question 11

Treaty of versailles

Answer 11

Germany was forced to give up territory and colonies to France, Belgium, Denmark, and Poland.
2, the size of its army was reduced. It was forbidden to have submarines or aircraft.
3
Germany accepted responsibility for starting the war and was penalized 132 billion gold marks in damages.
4
The League of Nations, an association of countries with the goal of promoting international co-operation, was formed. The League of Nations went on to make disputed territories.All German interests in these areas were cut off.