WWI Review Flashcards
What event triggered the chain of events leading to WW1?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, and his wife getting killed by Gavrilo Princip of the Black Hand
What are the three demands listed on the Ultimatum sent from Austria-Hungary to Serbia?
1) Serbia must eliminate hatred toward A-H
2) Serbia must punish those responsible for the assassination
3) Serbia must allow Austria-Hungary to come in and deal with the Black Hand
Which two countries mobilize to help Serbia?
Russia followed by France
Why does Germany enter the war?
Germany feels threatened by France and Russia mobilizing and tells them to stop, but they don’t so Germany declares war on them
In what order does Germany plan to attack?
Belgium, then France, then Russia
How many soldiers did Canada send over?
Over 30,000
What weapon were Canadian soldiers given that was useless in the trenches?
The Ross Rifle
What did the War Measures Act do?
Gave the government power to suspend rights, which lead to labeling many Canadians as Enemy Aliens
Define Total War
When a country does everything in its power to win, like making the entire population do their part to help the war effort
What did women do to help the war effort?
Work in factories, raise money, help on farms, send supplies, and help recruit soldiers
Define propaganda
Information, ideas, or rumors deliberately spread to help or harm a person, group, movement, institution, or nation
