WWI Flashcards
What is Nationalism?
A political ideology that emphasizes the interests and culture of a particular nation.
What is Imperialism?
A policy of extending a country’s power and influence through colonization or military force.
What is Militarism?
The belief in building up strong armed forces to prepare for war.
What are Alliances?
Agreements between countries to support each other in case of conflict.
Who was Franz Ferdinand?
The Archduke of Austria whose assassination triggered World War I.
Who was Schlieffen?
A German general known for the Schlieffen Plan, which aimed for a quick victory in World War I.
What is the Ross rifle?
A Canadian-made rifle used during World War I, known for its accuracy but criticized for reliability.
Who was Billy Bishop?
A Canadian flying ace and war hero of World War I.
Who was Raymond Collishaw?
A Canadian fighter pilot and one of the top aces of World War I.
Who was John McCrae?
A Canadian poet and physician, famous for writing ‘In Flanders Fields.’
Who was Edith Monture?
The first Indigenous woman to enlist in the Canadian military during World War I.
Who was Roy Brown?
A Canadian pilot credited with shooting down the Red Baron during World War I.
Who was Jerimiah Jones?
Black Canadian soldier who lied about his age to sign up for the military and helped lead Canadian troops to victory in the Battle of Vimy Ridge
Who was Curley Christian?
A Canadian soldier who suffered a quadruple amputee. He advocated for disabled veterans which changed policies.
Who was Henri Norwest?
An Indiginous sniper and one of the most successful snipers of World War I.
Who was Francis Pegahmagabow?
A Canadian Indigenous soldier known for his bravery and skill as a sniper in World War I.
What was the No.2 Construction Battalion?
The first all-Black battalion in the Canadian military during World War I.
What was Ypres?
A major battle in World War I, known for the first large-scale use of chemical weapons.
What was Vimy?
A significant battle in World War I where Canadian forces achieved a notable victory.
What was the Somme?
A major battle of World War I marked by heavy casualties and limited gains.
What was Hill 70?
A battle in World War I where Canadian troops successfully captured a strategic position.
What was Passchendaele?
A battle in World War I known for its horrific conditions and high casualties.
What was Amiens?
A battle in World War I that marked the beginning of the end for German forces.
What is Shellshock?
A term used to describe psychological trauma experienced by soldiers during World War I.
