World War 1

Question 1

Topic

Answer 1

World War 1

Question 2

What are the M.A.I.N

Answer 2

Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, and Nationalism.

Question 3

M.A.I.N (causes of WW1)

Answer 3

Militarism: Countries were building up big armies and weapons. Everyone was getting ready to fight.

Question 4

M.A.I.N (causes of WW1)

Answer 4

Alliances: Countries made promises to help each other in war. If one started fighting, others had to join.

Question 5

M.A.I.N (causes of WW1)

Answer 5

Imperialism: Countries wanted more land and power, so they fought over colonies.

Question 6

M.A.I.N (causes of WW1)

Answer 6

Nationalism: People were super proud of their countries and believed their country was the best.

Question 7

What was the spark that caused WW1?

Answer 7

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand was the spark of WW1.

Question 8

Assassination of Franz Ferdinand-who and why? Impact!

Answer 8

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand was by Gavrilo Princip, a Serbian teenager who wanted Bosnia free from Austria-Hungary, this led Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia, and because of alliances, this sparked the start of World War 1.

Question 9

Who was on the Triple Entente?

Answer 9

Britain, France, and Russia.

Question 10

Who was on the Triple Alliance?

Answer 10

Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy. Italy switched sides in the war and joined the Allied Powers in 1915.

Question 11

Who was on the Central Powers?

Answer 11

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy, Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria. (GAIOB)

Question 12

Who was on the Allied Powers?

Answer 12

Britain, France, Russia, Portugal, and Japan, later the U.S. joined their side. (BFRPJU)

Question 13

What was the Schlieffen Plan?

Answer 13

The Schlieffen Plan was Germany’s idea to quickly beat France by going through Belgium. But Belgium fought back, Britain joined the war, and the plan failed, making the war last longer.

Question 14

Who was Robert Bordon?

Answer 14

Robert Borden was the Prime Minister of Canada during World War 1. He helped Canada support the war by sending soldiers and making important decisions

Question 15

What is Conscription?

Answer 15

Conscription was forcing people to join the army and fight in a war because they needed more soldiers.

Question 16

What was the War Measures Act?

Answer 16

A law in Canada that gave the government powers during war and emergencies. It let the government control things like people’s movements, and limit freedoms to keep the country safe during World War 1.

Question 17

What was Enemy Aliens’ & Internment camps?

Answer 17

Enemy Aliens is someone that immigrants to another country, that lives there for a long time but when there is war with their previous country - they cannot be trusted and are sent to camps. Example A person wanting to leave Afghanistan to stay in Canada, but they have a war with each other so Canada thinks the person that is living in their country is a spy since their were born there. So The governments watched them closely in the camps.

Question 18

What were Victory Bonds?

Answer 18

Victory Bonds are the goverment trying to raise money for the war.

Question 19

What happened in Vimy Ridge?

Answer 19

Vimy Ridge was an important battle in World War 1 where Canadian soldiers won. It happened in 1917 in France. Canadian soldiers were fighting against German soldiers and the Canadian soldiers worked together to win.

Question 20

What Happened in Ypres?

Answer 20

Ypres is a town in Belgium were in 1915 The Germans used poison gas for the first time in history. The gas caused many Canadian soldiers to choke and die. The battle lasted several weeks.

Question 21

What happened in Battle of the Somme?

Answer 21

The Battle of the Somme happened in 1916 in France. The Allies wanted to break through the German lines. On the first day 60,000 British soldiers were killed. Canadian soldiers also fought in this battle, but suffered heavy losses. The battle lasted for more than four months. In the end, only a small amount of land was gained. Over one million soldiers were killed and hurt.

Question 22

What is the Trench Warfare?

Answer 22

Trench warfare was a way of fighting in World War 1.
Soldiers dug long, deep holes in the ground called trenches.
They stayed in these trenches for protection from enemy fire.
Life in the trenches was very hard and dirty.
Soldiers faced cold, mud, rats, and sickness. Many soldiers died trying to cross the land between trenches, called “no man’s land.

Question 23

What is Shell Shock?

Answer 23

Shell shock is a mental illness that many soldiers got during World War 1. It was caused by the stress of loud explosions, constant fear, and seeing people die.

Question 24

What is the Halifax Explosion?

Answer 24

The Halifax Explosion happened on December 6, 1917, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. A French ship carrying explosives crashed into another ship. The explosion was the largest blast at that time. It destroyed a big part of the city. About 2,000 people died and thousands more were hurt. Homes, buildings, and streets were blown apart. The Halifax Explosion was one of the worst disasters in Canadian history.

Question 25

What is Treaty of Versailles?

Answer 25

The Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919 after World War 1. It officially ended the war between Germany and the Allied Powers. Germany was blamed for starting the war. The treaty made Germany pay money to the winning countries. Germany also had to give up land and reduce its army. Many Germans were angry about the treaty. The treaty created the League of Nations, a group meant to keep peace.

Question 26

What was the No. 2 Construction Battalion?

Answer 26

No. 2 Construction Battalion was a Black Canadian unit in World War 1. At first, Black men were not allowed to join the army because of racism. In 1916, the Canadian government created the No. 2 Construction Battalion. It was the only all-Black battalion in Canadian history. The soldiers did important work like building roads, railways, and camps. They did not fight in battles but helped the army a lot.

Question 27

Who is Francis Pegahmagabow?

Answer 27

Francis Pegahmagabow was an Indigenous Canadian soldier in World War 1. He was one of the most famous snipers in the war. He earned three medals for bravery, more than any other Indigenous soldier in the war. After the war, he fought for Indigenous rights in Canada.

Question 28

What is Wartime Elections Act?

Answer 28

The Wartime Elections Act was a law in 1917. It gave the right to vote to women with family in the war. It took away voting rights from some groups. This included enemy aliens and many Indigenous people. The government wanted more support for the war. The act helped Prime Minister Borden win the election.