SS lesson

What started the Battle of the Atlantic?

• Germany was trying the starve Britain

• Germany wanted to test out their submarines

• Canada was just looking to pick a fight

• Britain's conflict with Germany caused them to cut off ocean ports

How long did the Battle of the Atlantic last?

• 3 years

• 1.5 years

• 2 years

• 1.75 years

What was Canada's role in the Battle of the Atlantic?

• To supply small warships for Britain

• To supply Britain with food and military supplies

• Their only role was to protect the convoys

• Canada helped Britain protect their ocean ports against Germany

What wer German U-boats called?

• Kriegsmarine

• Corvettes

• U-boats

• Wolf packs

What were the ships that Canada made, called?

• Rockets

• Artigos

• Corvettes

• Ships

Why were corvettes vital during the Battle of the Atlantic?

• They sunk German U-boats

• They were quick and helped protect the convoys

• They carried cargo

• Their only purpose was to attack Germany submarines

How did the British turn the situation around?

• The Germans just gave up

• They cracked the German naval code

• They trained their navy better

• They were able to sneak spies onto the enemy ships

What kind of warfare was used during the Battle of the Atlantic?

• Naval Warfare

• Trench warfare

• Marine Warfare

• Nautical Warfare

What was the role of the Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service?

• Spy on the enemies

• Made weapons

• Wireless-operators, coders, drivers, and operational plotters

• Wireless-operators, drivers, and coders

What else helped the Allies win the battle besides corvettes

• Long-range Liberator bombers

• Aircraft carriers

• Submarines of their own

• Spies