The Halifax Explosion

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1. The Halifax Explosion occurred during which of the following wars? World War I Boer War World War II Korean War

2. What was the name of the French ship that was involved in this catastrophic event? Dartmouth Princess Sophia Mont-Blanc Lusitania

3. The Norwegian ship known as "Imo" left Bedford Basin at 7:30 am (the same time the French vessel left). Which U.S. city was the Iwo voyaging to? New York Portsmouth Boston Norfolk

4. The French vessel, while on fire, drifted to which of the following piers where it exploded at 9:05 am? Pier 2 Pier 8 Pier 6 Pier 4

5. Each Christmas, a tree glitters in Prudential Park to thank those Americans who risked their lives to help with medical supplies and public safety. In what city does this tree light up each year? New York Boston Portsmouth Providence

6. Which committee was established on January 22, 1918 by the Canadian government to handle the majority of claims associated with the Halifax Explosion? Department of Veteran Affairs Public Safety Committee Injury Relief Committee Halifax Relief Commission

7. Which of the following developments were built following the explosion to supply relief housing to the victims? The Hydrostone development The Citadel Hill development The Dartmouth development The Narrows development

8. All of the members of the crew on board the French ship were killed as a result of the explosion. True False

9. Who was later charged with manslaughter as the result of this tragic incident? The captain, co-pilot, and naval commanding officer of the French vessel Both parties were charged with manslaughter The captain, co-pilot, and naval commanding officer of the Norwegian vessel Only the captains from each ship

10. In which of the following provinces did this explosion take place? Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia Newfoundland New Brunswick