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In the battle of Ypres how did the Triple Entente protect themselves from the chlorine gas?
They placed urine soaked rags over their mouth and nose.
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What is an ace?
When someone has five or more kills.
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What were the two major alliances formed in WWI and which a part of each?
Triple Alliance- Germany, Italy, and Austria/Hungary and Triple Entente- France, Britain, Russia.
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What was a disadvantage of tanks?
Unreliable because they often broke down and they were slow.
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Which battle was the most significant for Canada?
The second battle of Ypres the first major battle fought by the Canadians.
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What is Trench fever?
A disease that plagued the troops with headaches, fevers, and muscle pains.
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Who was the black hand and what did they want?
Serbian terrorist group who wanted independence from Austria Hungary.
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What is an advantage of machine guns?
They are very effective because they would easily mow down opposing troops.
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What was the goal of The Battle of Passchendaele?
The goal was for the British break through German front lines and to stop U-boats from docking on the coast.
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Why did Germany build U-boats?
Germany was unable to keep up with Britain's Dreadnought production so the began to build more effective ships; the U-boat.
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What is militarism?
The strengthening of a country's armed forces.
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What are the 3 types of Poison gas?
Chlorine, Phosgene, Mustard gas.
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How many casualties occurred from the battle of Sommes?
1.25 million. Worst loss in British history.
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What did the CGMM do and what does it stand for?
The Canadian Government Merchant Marine. Intended primarily to cooperate with the British shipping for different purposes.
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Where did Italy want to colonise?
Africa.
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What is a Zeppelin and what was it used for?
Blimps that were initially used for surveillance but later used for bombing.
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