WW1 Flashcards
Triple Entente
Britain, France, Russia
Triple Alliance
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
This event sparked the start of the Great War
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Conscription
Compulsory enlistment for military service
Which weapon was commonly used by Canadian soldiers in WW1?
Ross Rifle
Nellie McClung was known as
Suffragist
What is an armistice?
Agreement to stop fighting
Who did not support the Military Service Act?
French
Britain an Germany both competed by building their navies. This is known as:
Militarism
Name the Prime Minister during the war
Robert Borden
The war ended on
November 11, 1918
What was the name of the treaty that ended the war?
Treaty of Versailles
Name of the plan to attack France by going through Belgium
Schlieffen Plan
Fighting until the last man was standing is known as:
Attrition
The land between the two trenches?
No man’s land
A fight when neither side advances or gains land is called?
Stalemate
Three reasons why life in the trenches was difficult?
- All sorts of pests living there (rats, lice)
- The rain caused the trenches to flood and get muddy
- “trench foot” caused by cold, wet and insanitary conditions
He was the leader of US, a pacifist
Woodrow Wilson
Why did Canada enter the war?
As part of the dominion, Canada had no choice
Which weapon had the greatest impact on the WW1?
Machine guns
Poison gas was first used against Canadian at this battle…
when was it?
Ypres (2nd battle)
1915
“Over the top” command refers…
Going over the top of the trench to attack
What is the battle of the Somme (bloodiest battle) known for?
When was it?
First use of tanks
1916
All four divisions fought together and created a sense of nationalism for Canada. When was it?
Vimy Ridge 1917
Billy Bishop is a Canadian hero because…
He was an ace flightier pilot with 72 kills
How were women involved in the war overseas?
Nurses Ambulance drivers Factory workers (munitions) Farm workers Newspaper Driver of streetcars
Widows, wives, mothers and sisters were allowed to vote with this act…
Wartime elections act
This bill enforced conscription in 1917
Military Service Bill
How did the government pay for the war?
Victory bonds and Income tax
How did the government garner support for the war?
Propaganda
Everything in a country is geared towards fighting for the war
Total war
Name of the clause that blame Germany for the war
War guilt clause - article 231
What are the alliances?
Union formed for mutual benefit, between countries
What is imperialism?
When a country wants resources from other country or wants to put their laws there
What is nationalism?
Love for your country, think that your country is superior
What is the war measures act?
Gave the Canadian government the necessary for the security, defence, peace, order and welfare of Canada. To keep Canada safe
Which member of the triple alliance switched sides to the triple entente?
Italy
What happened in 1919?
England, Italy, France, US and 25 other nations, met to discuss how Germany was to be made to pay for the damage World War One had caused. (Russia was not there)
Representative of England in the discussion in 1919
David Lloyd George
Representative of Italy in the discussion in 1919
Vittorio Orlando
Representative of France in the discussion in 1919
Georges Clemenceau
What did Wilson devise?
He devised a 14 point plan that he believed would bring stability to Europe
How many men died in the front?
1 in 7 men (approx…10 million)
How many men were disabled?
1 in 3
What was the cost of the war?
$400 000 000 000 ($400 billion) in 1919 about $4 trillion today
What happened to Germany at the end of the war?
They expected a fair treaty, they did not believed they had surrendered (you admit you lose).
Who was not invited to the peace conference?
Germany
Who was not happy at the end of the war and what did they want?
The French were not happy, much of Northern France had been destroyed, they wanted revenge.
What happened with British?
The British were on the fence, the pu lic wanted harsh treatment for Germany, but the government did not want it to be too harsh (duro)
Who wanted a fair treaty?
Us
What did prime minister Border wanted at the end of the war?
He insisted Canadá have a seat at the negotiating table, nos just be represented by Britain
What did Canada had demonstrated?
They were a formidable force of fighters and contributors to the war. This demonstrates Canada is growing up and not just a “kid” and is independent of Britain
What happened at the end with Germany?
They had no choice but to sigh the treaty or face being invaded
How long would men spend in trenches? How long did they get to rest?
In trenches they exchange places every 48 hrs. After four days they retire to get 4 days of rest and new troops take their places
How were German POW’s were treated in internment camps?
Put to work and paid for it.
Well-fed and well-housed
How were Canadian POW’s treated in internment camps?
Walking skeletons, matted hair and beards
Infinite pains are taken to provide food
According the Food Controller 1917, what four things were to be produced, consumed and never wasted? Why?
Wheat, flour, beef and bacon
Because other foods were not as suitable for shipment overseas in wartime
List three ways how Canadians, young and old contributed to the war effort?
Supply free labor for odd jobs around the community
Camp near water supplies to prevent German agents from poisoning the water
Serve as guides near stations and docks
What is static war?
Staying still (not moving) (Trench war)
Sam Hughes
Canada’s minister milicia and defence (oct. 1911- nov. 1916) WW1
When did the Americans join the war?
Summer 1917
What’s the name of the battle where Canadians tried to seguro Germany? And when?
Passchendaele (3rd battle of Ypres) 1917
What happened at the “last 100 days”?
The Canadians attacked Germany at a perfect time and pushed them away, and with the help of USA they pushed them more and could advanced into German territory. Currie
Who had the biggest empires?
Britain and France
