29 Questions
What is trench foot?
A disease causing swelling, numbness, and pain in the foot due to persistent dampness
What is conscription?
Forcing all male citizens between the ages of 20 and 45 to go to war for a duration
What were victory bonds?
Propaganda aimed at encouraging Canadians to help pay for war equipment
What is militarism?
The building up of armies and navies
What was the immediate cause of World War 1?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Which group is described as a propaganda hating group in Serbia and was involved in sabotaging, spying, and committing political murders abroad?
The Black Hand
What was the Schlieffen Plan and who was it aimed at?
Germany's plan to attack France first, then Russia
Which weapon used in WW1 was unreliable among Canadian soldiers as it often jammed/froze up in certain weather conditions?
Ross rifle
What technique did Canadian soldiers use to gain land at Vimy Ridge?
Vimy glide technique
What was the Conscription Crisis and why did French Canadians not want to go to war?
A crisis where the Government forced people to go to war, French Canadians felt no loyalty to Britain or France
What was the Winnipeg General Strike about?
Negotiation for better wages and working conditions by Manitoba workers
What caused the Halifax Explosion and how many people died as a result?
Explosive ships colliding; 2,000 people died and thousands more were injured
What was proposed to become the League of Nations and what was its purpose?
'Fourteen Points'; to guarantee political independence and territorial integrity of great nations
What is the term used to describe a psychological condition resulting from the stress soldiers experience in battle?
War neurosis
What caused swelling, numbness, and pain in the foot during World War 1?
Trench foot
What is the term for the practice of building up armies and navies?
Militarism
What is the term for the practice of limiting supplies of staple foods during wartime?
Rationing
What was the immediate cause of World War 1?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What were the sub-causes of World War 1?
Nationalism and Militarism
Which weapon used in WW1 was unreliable among Canadian soldiers as it often jammed/froze up in certain weather conditions?
Ross rifle
What was the Schlieffen Plan and who was it aimed at?
A plan to attack France first, then Russia
What technique did Canadian soldiers use to gain land at Vimy Ridge?
Vimy glide technique
What was trench foot?
A condition caused by prolonged exposure to damp and cold conditions
What was conscription?
Forcing people into military service
What were victory bonds?
Financial instruments used to fund the war effort
Which group is described as a propaganda hating group in Serbia and was involved in sabotaging, spying, and committing political murders abroad?
The Black Hand
What is militarism?
Building-up armies and navies
What was the Winnipeg General Strike about?
Negotiations for job improvements in Manitoba
What caused the Halifax Explosion and how many people died as a result?
Massive explosion from the collision of two ships; 2,000 people died
Test your knowledge on World War I topics including trench foot, conscription, victory bonds, and rationing. Learn about the disease caused by persistent dampness, forced enlistment of male citizens, propaganda for war financing, and limited supplies of staple foods.
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