World War I: Trench Foot, Conscription, Victory Bonds, Rationing
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What is trench foot?

  • A disease causing swelling, numbness, and pain in the foot due to persistent dampness (correct)
  • A form of shell shock specific to foot soldiers
  • A type of military training focused on foot maneuvers in the trenches
  • A term used to describe the psychological condition resulting from battle stress

What is conscription?

  • Forcing all male citizens between the ages of 20 and 45 to go to war for a duration (correct)
  • The act of recruiting soldiers through propaganda
  • A voluntary enlistment in the military
  • The strategy of building up armies and navies

What were victory bonds?

  • Propaganda aimed at encouraging Canadians to help pay for war equipment (correct)
  • Bonds issued to commemorate victories in battle
  • Financial rewards given to soldiers for their victories
  • Bonds issued to compensate soldiers for their service

What is militarism?

<p>The building up of armies and navies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the immediate cause of World War 1?

<p>The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group is described as a propaganda hating group in Serbia and was involved in sabotaging, spying, and committing political murders abroad?

<p>The Black Hand (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Schlieffen Plan and who was it aimed at?

<p>Germany's plan to attack France first, then Russia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which weapon used in WW1 was unreliable among Canadian soldiers as it often jammed/froze up in certain weather conditions?

<p>Ross rifle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What technique did Canadian soldiers use to gain land at Vimy Ridge?

<p>Vimy glide technique (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Conscription Crisis and why did French Canadians not want to go to war?

<p>A crisis where the Government forced people to go to war, French Canadians felt no loyalty to Britain or France (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Winnipeg General Strike about?

<p>Negotiation for better wages and working conditions by Manitoba workers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What caused the Halifax Explosion and how many people died as a result?

<p>Explosive ships colliding; 2,000 people died and thousands more were injured (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was proposed to become the League of Nations and what was its purpose?

<p>'Fourteen Points'; to guarantee political independence and territorial integrity of great nations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a psychological condition resulting from the stress soldiers experience in battle?

<p>War neurosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What caused swelling, numbness, and pain in the foot during World War 1?

<p>Trench foot (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the practice of building up armies and navies?

<p>Militarism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the practice of limiting supplies of staple foods during wartime?

<p>Rationing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the immediate cause of World War 1?

<p>The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the sub-causes of World War 1?

<p>Nationalism and Militarism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which weapon used in WW1 was unreliable among Canadian soldiers as it often jammed/froze up in certain weather conditions?

<p>Ross rifle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Schlieffen Plan and who was it aimed at?

<p>A plan to attack France first, then Russia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What technique did Canadian soldiers use to gain land at Vimy Ridge?

<p>Vimy glide technique (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was trench foot?

<p>A condition caused by prolonged exposure to damp and cold conditions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was conscription?

<p>Forcing people into military service (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were victory bonds?

<p>Financial instruments used to fund the war effort (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group is described as a propaganda hating group in Serbia and was involved in sabotaging, spying, and committing political murders abroad?

<p>The Black Hand (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is militarism?

<p>Building-up armies and navies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Winnipeg General Strike about?

<p>Negotiations for job improvements in Manitoba (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What caused the Halifax Explosion and how many people died as a result?

<p>Massive explosion from the collision of two ships; 2,000 people died (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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