CHC2D Exam Review UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Schlieffen plan - CORRECT ANSWER - Germany's military plan at the outbreak of
World War I, according to which German troops would rapidly defeat France and then move east
to attack Russia.
Battle of the Somme - CORRECT ANSWER - battle in which Canadians face a suicide
march into German machine guns which proved very effective, Newfoundland's first regiment
devastated during charge across no man's land. Later, the Somme symbolizes the wastefulness of
war
Vimy Ridge - CORRECT ANSWER - 1917 - Canadian divisions ordered to take ridge,
which had not been taken successfully for two years by British or French, lead by General
Currie, extensive planning. High point in Canadian military history.
General Arthur Currie - CORRECT ANSWER - First Canadian promoted to General after
victory at Vimy Ridge. Became commander of all Canadian corps. Believed in thorough and
meticulous training
Halifax explosion - CORRECT ANSWER - 2000 killed, 9000 wounded, largest non-
atomic man-made explosion in history. Mont Blanc, carrying explosives, crashed into Imo
(norwegian relief vessel) in the Harbor.
Lusitania - CORRECT ANSWER - British passenger liner sunk by a U-boat, lost 1,195 of
the 1,959 passengers on board, 123 Americans killed on board Angered America.
Sir Robert Borden - CORRECT ANSWER - his Conservative party won Canadian election
of 1911, led Canada during war, argued with British PM over WW1 battle strategy
Canadian Expeditionary Force (C.E.F.) - CORRECT ANSWER - 30 thousand men went
to England in 1914 directed by British General Alderson. Eventually over 600,000 Canadians
would enlist.
,Billy Bishop - CORRECT ANSWER - Canadian flying ace, known as "lone hawk", won
Victoria Cross, dispute regarding his legacy
Second Battle of Ypres - CORRECT ANSWER - 1915, Canadians moved to allied line,
hampered by Chlorine gas and Ross rifles, Canadians still managed to hold their position until
reinforcements arrived despite lack of experience
War Measures Act - CORRECT ANSWER - 1914, gave federal government authorization
to suppress rights of "enemy aliens." Victums included Ukranians, Germans, Polish, Austria-
Hungarians, Czech, and other Slovacs.
Military Voters Act-Canada - CORRECT ANSWER - gave vote to men and women
serving overseas.
Wartime Elections Act - CORRECT ANSWER - this piece of WWI legislation gave the
vote to all Canadian women directly related to servicemen, while cancelling the vote for
conscientious objectors and immigrants from enemy countries
Battle of Passchendaele - CORRECT ANSWER - A "muddy disaster" also led by Currie,
but controversial due to "worst battlefield on Western Front", Canadians suffered devastating
casualties, and Currie expressed frustrations with Borden
MAIN causes of WW1 - CORRECT ANSWER - Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism,
Nationalism
Gavrilo Princip - CORRECT ANSWER - Member of a terrorist, nationalist organization
called The Black Hand. Murdered Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife. Wanted to set Bosnia
free from Austria-Hungary
Triple Alliance - CORRECT ANSWER - A military alliance between Germany, Austria-
Hungary, and Italy in the years preceding World War I
, Triple Entente - CORRECT ANSWER - An alliance between Great Britain, France and
Russia in the years before WWI.
no man's land - CORRECT ANSWER - A strip of land beween the trenches of opposing
armies along the Western Front during WW1
trench foot - CORRECT ANSWER - Infection of the foot caused by wet, cold, and
unsanitary conditions.
shell shock - CORRECT ANSWER - psychological trauma caused by the stress of war
Propaganda - CORRECT ANSWER - ideas or information designed and spread to
influence opinion
Douglas Haig - CORRECT ANSWER - Controversial British commander on the Western
Front and the driving force behind disasters like Somme and Paschendaele
Ross rifle - CORRECT ANSWER - Manufactured in Canada, good for sharp shooting, but
poor in trench warfare because it didn't work when it got muddy
U boats - CORRECT ANSWER - German submarines used in World War I
convoys - CORRECT ANSWER - groups of ships that were escorted across the Atlantic
by warships for safety
homefront - CORRECT ANSWER - Referring to domestic efforts to assist the war effort
during WW1. War on the home front included factories, rationing, etc.
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Schlieffen plan - CORRECT ANSWER - Germany's military plan at the outbreak of
World War I, according to which German troops would rapidly defeat France and then move east
to attack Russia.
Battle of the Somme - CORRECT ANSWER - battle in which Canadians face a suicide
march into German machine guns which proved very effective, Newfoundland's first regiment
devastated during charge across no man's land. Later, the Somme symbolizes the wastefulness of
war
Vimy Ridge - CORRECT ANSWER - 1917 - Canadian divisions ordered to take ridge,
which had not been taken successfully for two years by British or French, lead by General
Currie, extensive planning. High point in Canadian military history.
General Arthur Currie - CORRECT ANSWER - First Canadian promoted to General after
victory at Vimy Ridge. Became commander of all Canadian corps. Believed in thorough and
meticulous training
Halifax explosion - CORRECT ANSWER - 2000 killed, 9000 wounded, largest non-
atomic man-made explosion in history. Mont Blanc, carrying explosives, crashed into Imo
(norwegian relief vessel) in the Harbor.
Lusitania - CORRECT ANSWER - British passenger liner sunk by a U-boat, lost 1,195 of
the 1,959 passengers on board, 123 Americans killed on board Angered America.
Sir Robert Borden - CORRECT ANSWER - his Conservative party won Canadian election
of 1911, led Canada during war, argued with British PM over WW1 battle strategy
Canadian Expeditionary Force (C.E.F.) - CORRECT ANSWER - 30 thousand men went
to England in 1914 directed by British General Alderson. Eventually over 600,000 Canadians
would enlist.
,Billy Bishop - CORRECT ANSWER - Canadian flying ace, known as "lone hawk", won
Victoria Cross, dispute regarding his legacy
Second Battle of Ypres - CORRECT ANSWER - 1915, Canadians moved to allied line,
hampered by Chlorine gas and Ross rifles, Canadians still managed to hold their position until
reinforcements arrived despite lack of experience
War Measures Act - CORRECT ANSWER - 1914, gave federal government authorization
to suppress rights of "enemy aliens." Victums included Ukranians, Germans, Polish, Austria-
Hungarians, Czech, and other Slovacs.
Military Voters Act-Canada - CORRECT ANSWER - gave vote to men and women
serving overseas.
Wartime Elections Act - CORRECT ANSWER - this piece of WWI legislation gave the
vote to all Canadian women directly related to servicemen, while cancelling the vote for
conscientious objectors and immigrants from enemy countries
Battle of Passchendaele - CORRECT ANSWER - A "muddy disaster" also led by Currie,
but controversial due to "worst battlefield on Western Front", Canadians suffered devastating
casualties, and Currie expressed frustrations with Borden
MAIN causes of WW1 - CORRECT ANSWER - Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism,
Nationalism
Gavrilo Princip - CORRECT ANSWER - Member of a terrorist, nationalist organization
called The Black Hand. Murdered Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife. Wanted to set Bosnia
free from Austria-Hungary
Triple Alliance - CORRECT ANSWER - A military alliance between Germany, Austria-
Hungary, and Italy in the years preceding World War I
, Triple Entente - CORRECT ANSWER - An alliance between Great Britain, France and
Russia in the years before WWI.
no man's land - CORRECT ANSWER - A strip of land beween the trenches of opposing
armies along the Western Front during WW1
trench foot - CORRECT ANSWER - Infection of the foot caused by wet, cold, and
unsanitary conditions.
shell shock - CORRECT ANSWER - psychological trauma caused by the stress of war
Propaganda - CORRECT ANSWER - ideas or information designed and spread to
influence opinion
Douglas Haig - CORRECT ANSWER - Controversial British commander on the Western
Front and the driving force behind disasters like Somme and Paschendaele
Ross rifle - CORRECT ANSWER - Manufactured in Canada, good for sharp shooting, but
poor in trench warfare because it didn't work when it got muddy
U boats - CORRECT ANSWER - German submarines used in World War I
convoys - CORRECT ANSWER - groups of ships that were escorted across the Atlantic
by warships for safety
homefront - CORRECT ANSWER - Referring to domestic efforts to assist the war effort
during WW1. War on the home front included factories, rationing, etc.
