WW1 Test Flashcards
The expansion of land & territories for an economic & political purpose is referred to as
Imperialism
What were “Dog Fights”?
Airplane battles between opposing forces
Which country’s neutrality was guaranteed by Great Britain?
Belgium
This battle led to the death of many Canadian soldiers from chlorine gas.
Battle of Ypres
What was the name of the territory between the trench lines?
No man’s land
Which of the following didn’t involve Canadians on the home front?
a) Victory gardens
b) Women in the workforce
c) Victory Bonds
d) Hiding heavy artillery for the allies
d) Hiding heavy artillery for the allies
Which 3 countries made up the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary & Italy
This was an extremely muddy battle that led to a defeat for the Triple Entente.
Battle of Passchendaele
Women were given the right to vote during WW1 if
they had a loved one in the war
In WW1 you were considered an Air Ace only after you
Shot down at least 5 enemy planes
What was the Schlieffen Plan?
The German plan to invade France & end the war quickly.
The main purpose of the war at sea for Canada was to
transport food, supplies & munitions to the European ports
What was the event that sparked the Americans entrance into war?
The sinking of the Lusitania
Russia had to withdraw from WW1 because
an revolution was taking place in Russia
The organization created after the Treaty of Versailles was known as
The League of Nations
