CHC2P Canada and WWI

Who was assassinated in Sarajevo on June 28^th, 1917, triggering the start of World War One?

• Archduke Alfred von Schlieffen

• Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• Archduke Adolf Hitler

• Archduke Otto von Bismark

Which country was the Archduke from?

• Germany

• Serbia

• Russia

• Austria-Hungary

Which three (3) nations formed the Triple Entente in 1914?

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

• Britain, France, Russia

• Canada, Britain, France

• Austria-Hungary, Germany, Serbia

Which three (3) nations formed the Triple Alliance in 1914?

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

• Britain, France, Russia

• Canada, Britain, France

• Austria-Hungary, Germany, Serbia

The Schlieffen Plan had Germany advancing through __________ to attack __________:

• Belgium; France

• Switzerland; Germany

• Germany; Britain

• France; Russia

Why did Canada enter the war?

• Our government voted to declare war on Germany

• We were automatically at war when Britain declared war

• We wanted revenge for the assassination of the Archduke

• Because the Germans attacked Halifax Harbour

Who was Canada's Prime Minister at the start of the war?

• Sir Wilfred Laurier

• Sir Robert Borden

• Sir Sam Hughes

• Sir Sam Shoes

Which of the following groups were NOT discriminated against by the Canadian government during WWI?

• English Canadians

• Aboriginals

• Women

• African Canadians

In order to enlist soldiers could NOT have/be:

• Flat feet

• Bad teeth

• Not tall enough

• All of the above

The Canadian government used this to advertise and promote the war in Canada:

• Propaganda

• Radio

• Commercials

• Silent movies