Download 6 review 2011

Grade 8 Social Studies
Chapter 6 Review
1.
What was the section of land between the opposition trenches
where men fought to gain territory known as
_________________________________
2
Many Germans were killed or wounded best describes which
battle? _________________________________
3
Forced military service is known as
_________________________
4
A group of 40 women who served as nurses and medical personnel
were the _________________________________
5
The Branch of the military consisting of 6250 soldiers was
_________________________________
6
Sailors on unarmed tankers and freighters that kept Britain in
supplies during the war years made up the
_________________________________
7
The Branch of the military that placed well trained Newfoundland
sailors on British ships was the
____________________________
8
Convinced by propaganda, patriotism to the British Empire, a
source of employment, adventure and to returning as heroes are
reasons why _________________________________
9
1 in 7 men from St. John’s killed, had one of the highest death
rates of all the regiments, only regiment in the war to be given
the title “Royal”, wore blue puttees describes the actions of the
_________________________________
10
Made bandages, socks, mitts and hats for the soldiers overseas;
helped grieving families; took care of injured vets describes the
actions of the _________________________________
11
Many young productive men killed, Newfoundland fell into serious
debt, no social programs to help families, health care system was
bad and could not care for veterans refers to the
_______________________ World War 1 had on
Newfoundland
12
A strong sense of pride or loyalty for your country is known as
_______________________________
13
Who invented the first gas mask that saved thousands of lives?
_________________________________
14
The right to vote in elections is called
_______________________
15
Information used to promote a political cause or point of view
_________________________________
16
Both Newfoundland and German troops suffered many casualties
describes which battle?
_________________________________
17
How did the role of the Newfoundland Patriotic Association
(NPA) make Newfoundland unique amongst the dominions of the
British Empire?
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
18
Convince people that their side was right, encourage more men to
join the war effort, keep up morale on the home front, and to
convince all citizens to contribute to the war effort were the 4
main purpose of _________________________________
19
Our pride was at stake, we should support and defend the British
Empire at all costs, Britain & Canada were already conscripting so
we should as well were arguments for
______________________
20
How did the British commanders feel about Newfoundlanders in
the Royal Naval Reserve ?
_________________________________
21
The government had no right to force people to risk their lives, it
was a European war so we shouldn’t get involved, people resented
the merchants getting rich at the expense of their loved ones
were arguments against _____________________________
22
Many Newfoundlanders were killed or wounded best describes
which battle?
23
______________________________
What was the name of the organization in Newfoundland which
helped the war effort?
_________________________________
24
Responsible for recruiting, they supplied equipment for the
troops, and they were replaced in 1917 by the Department of
Militia describes the role of the
_________________________________
25
Proved themselves as brave and well trained, salt fish and other
goods received high prices, Newfoundland gained in status as an
equal in the Empire refers to
_____________________________ World War 1 had on
Newfoundland
26
Mirrors on their backs made them easy targets, a white flare is
mistaken for the attack signal, they advanced through 4 rows of
British barbed wire, most were killed in the first half hour
reflects what happened to the at the
_________________________________
27
After its battles in France, the Newfoundland regiment
was
the only regiment in World War I to be given this title by King
George V? _________________________________
28
Formed the Women’s Franchise League; formed the Water Lilly;
started the Ladies Reading Room; marched for the right to vote
refers to the strategies used by the
_________________________________
29.
The disease that spread through Newfoundland and killed
thousands of people after World War I was