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126500222Billy BishopCanada's most famous flying ace during World War One? He had 72 victories.0
126500223John McCraeThe Canadian doctor who, during World War One, wrote the famous poem, "In Flanders Fields."1
126500225Vimy RidgeA successful battle of World War One where all four Canadian divisions fought together for the first time. A proud moment for Canada.2
126500226Battle of YpresA World War One battle where poison gas was be used, by the Germans, for the first time. Canadians fought hard to close the gap.3
126500227Battle of the SommeA battle that demonstrated the futility of trench warfare. The British suffered a tremendous loss of life, mostly from enemy machine gun fire. The first time tanks were used in battle.4
126500228Treaty of VersaillesThe treaty that ended World War One. The Germans had to accept full responsibility, pay billions in reparations and give up most of their military and all their overseas colonies. A contributing factor to WW2.5
126500230Communism...A political system characterized by a centrally planned economy with all economic and political power resting in the hands of the central government. Usually a one party system often headed by a dictator. Examples: China Russia6
126500231Triple AllianceAn alliance between Germany, Italy, Austria Hungry. (World War One)7
126500232Triple EntenteAn alliance between Great Britain, France and Russia. (World War One)8
126500233Chemical WarfareA type of warfare in which poisonous gases (such as mustard gas) are used to kill the enemy.9
126500234AlliancesAn agreement between 2 or more countries to help each other out in war10
126500235AssassinationMurder of a public figure, usually for political reasons11
126500236ImperialismBuilding an empire by founding colonies or conquering other nations12
126500237MilitarismThe policy of building up strong armed forces in preparation for a war.13
126500238NationalismA feeling of patriotic pride and devotion to one's country. A belief that your country is superior to others.14
126500239Chlorine GasUsed by the Germans at Ypres. It destroyed the lining of the lungs and led to a slow death. Allies used masks made of cotton pads, soaked with urine, for limited protection.15
126500240ConscriptionCanada could not keep up its military commitment without resorting to this method for enlisting more soldiers. Although few actually saw action this act divided the nation. (French vs. English)16
126500241Trench WarfareA form of warfare where opposing armies fight each other from trenches dug into the battlefield.17
126500242November 11, 1918The date that World War One ended.18
126505355PasschendaeleA terrible battle that Canadian soldiers participated in, in 1917. It was characterized by extremely poor field conditions (mud) and a tremendous loss of life for little gain.19

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