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who was the person responsible for starting the first world war?
Gavrilo Princip, a member of a Serbian nationalist group,
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what did Gavrilo Princip do?
Gavrilo Princip assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary on June 28, 1914
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what was the Schlieffen plan?
The Schlieffen Plan was a German military strategy developed by Count Alfred von Schlieffen in 1905. It aimed to quickly defeat France.
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why did the Schlieffen plan fail?
They were not prepared to fight Russia because Russia had evolved. The German army was also not prepared because their soldiers were left starving after March.
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When did the deadliest Zeppelin raid occur?
September 8, 1915
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what were air aces?
They were pilots who had shot down at least 5 enemy planes.
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What was the average lifespan of a pilot
About 3 weeks
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How did the pilots get treated better?
Better pay, uniforms, food, and they got to sleep in a bed every night.
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What were tanks first thought of from?
Torpedo boats
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What were tanks meant to do?
go over rough terrain and trenches and provide protection for people shooting cannons.
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How many men could fit in a tank?
8 people
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When was the first tank used?
September 15, 1916
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Who invented the tank
Sir William Tritton
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What were the tanks original name?
Landship
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What battle was know as the bloodiest battle in history?
The battle of Somme.
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When did the battle of Somme start
July 1st, 1916
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What was the battle that defined Canada
Vimy Ridge
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Where was the Vimy Ridge battle?
Vimy ridge, Northern France
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Who lead the battle at Vimy Ridge
Lt. Sir Julian Byng and Major General Arthur Currie
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What did Currie convinced of in relation to the preparations?
He was convinced that poor planning lead to heavy losses.
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What did the troops do to prepare for Vimy Ridge?
They built a full scale model of the battle area, they practiced maneuvers repeatedly, and they dug a maze of underground tunnels for supplies.
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What did the Canadians do the week prior to the attack at Vimy Ridge?
They shelled the German lines 24/7.
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what was the week prior to the attack of Vimy Ridge known as?
The week of suffering.
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When did the Canadians attack at Vimy Ridge?
5:30 AM on April 9th, 1917
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What are U-Boats?
U-Boats, short for Under-sea-boat, were German submarines used during World War I.
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What ship did the German U-Boats sink?
the Lusitania, a British ocean liner.
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Why did the U.S.A end their reliance with Germany?
because they sank the Lusitania, which killed 128 Americans.
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