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The archduke of Austria The archduke of Austria. ’s assassination on June 28, 1914 is widely considered the unofficial start of World War I.

Who is Franz Ferdinand?

A terrorist Serbian nationalist group called the “Black Hand” was responsible for training and arming and others who participated in the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

Who is Gavrilo Princip?

of Germany made an unconditional promise (“The Blank Cheque”) to defend Austria-Hungary if Russia attacked it while Austria was invading Serbia during 1914.

Who is Kaiser Wilhelm II?

Insisted that Canadian soldiers be equipped with Ross Rifles and Macadam Shovels.( Both which didn’t work)

Who is Sam Hughes?

was the first Canadian-appointed commander of the Canadian Corps in World War I and participated in all major actions of the Canadian forces in World War I, including the planning and execution of the assault on Vimy Ridge.

Who is Sir Arthur Currie?

Franz Ferdinand was assassinated on a street corner in Sarajevo, the capital of this country .

What is Bosnia?

Poison Gas was introduced first by this country in 1915 at the Battle of Ypres.

What is Germany?

In 1917 this country entered the War after a German U Boat sunk the ship, Lusitania.

What is the U.S.A?

These countries are the first countries that had the initial conflict that sparked the war.

What are Austria-Hungary, and Serbia?

This country is said to have unofficially gained it’s independence in Vimy Ridge.

What is Canada?

This machine was first used by the British in the battle of Somme This machine was first used by the British in the battle of Somme. And it is perfect for trench warfare.

What are Tanks?

This deadly weapon could fire 300 to 350 rounds per minute and required 4-6 men to operate them.

What are Machine Guns?

WW1 was the first war to use these machines after they were armed with guns and bombs. People in the war would often engage in Dogfights using them.

What are Airplanes?

These machines would attack enemy ships with torpedoes These machines would attack enemy ships with torpedoes. Germany's were called U-Boats.

What are Submarines?

These machines were given to the Canadian corps in Europe and was a complete failure because they tended to jam and overheat after prolonged use.

What is the Ross Rifle?

This battle took place in Belgium in 1915 and included the first use of poison gas. Also, over 6000 Canadian soldiers died but stood their ground. This is where they earned their reputation for bravery.

What is the Battle of Ypres?

This battle took place in France in 1916 with the Western front VS the Germans. The British used tanks for the first time and over 1 million men died in total. Many say in this battle the “lions were led by donkeys” because of British generals making poor decisions.

What is the Battle of Somme?

This battle took place in France in 1917 and was the first time an all Canadian force was led by Canadians.

What is Vimy Ridge?

This battle took place in Belgium in 1917 and over 15000 Canadians died. This battle was known for it’s large amount of mud due to the closeness to sea level near the ocean. Here the allies tried to break through the German line to get to their submarines on the coast.

What is the Battle of Passchendaele?

In this series of battles, the Canadian Corps were given the task of leading an attack on an important salient near Amiens. The Canadians advanced over 130 miles in three days and lost over 600 000 casualties. It ended on the 11th minute, of the 11th hour, of the 11th month.

What is Canada’s Hundred Days?

This Plan was named for its author and was made in 1905 This Plan was named for its author and was made in 1905. It was meant to allow Germany to fight both France and Russia simultaneously by quickly invading and defeating France through Belgium, then changing forces to the Russian front. This was attempted in early 1914.

What is the Schlieffen Plan?

This strategy is made up of the parapet, parados, barbed wire, a periscope, Fire step, Dug out, and a duck board.

What are Trenches?

This strategy is made up of a gradual build up of troops to outnumber the opponent. Here you would use an ____________ barrage lasting several days to destroy the enemy’s trenches. Then attack across no-man’s land.

What is artillery?

This strategy involves no barrage and no build-up of troops This strategy involves no barrage and no build-up of troops. Here you attack with your forces and try to… the enemy.

What is, to surprise?

To capture Vimy Ridge, Canada used this technique where they would create a moving wall of mud using artillery shells that soldiers would hide behind.

What is the Creeping Barrage?

Final Jeopardy: The Treaty of Versailles List any three out of the seven terms the League of Nations forced Germany to agree to six months after the armistice.

1. War Guilt Clause 2. Reparations of about $33 billion 3 1.War Guilt Clause 2.Reparations of about $33 billion 3.Removal of the German speaking areas of Germany 4.Loss of all German overseas colonies 5.Commercial transport vessels factory equipment etc. is to be confiscated 6.Restrictions to Germany’s military size to an army less than 100 000, and navy less than 15000 7.Germany is not allowed to join the League of Nations

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