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Which of these best describes the primary cause of the Winnipeg General Strike?
Which of these best describes the primary cause of the Winnipeg General Strike?
What was the approximate proportion of the Canadian workforce that was unemployed during the 1930s?
What was the approximate proportion of the Canadian workforce that was unemployed during the 1930s?
What is the best descriptor for Canada's economy during the Great Depression of the 1930s?
What is the best descriptor for Canada's economy during the Great Depression of the 1930s?
Which of these political actions best represents appeasement?
Which of these political actions best represents appeasement?
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Which of these was NOT a province severely impacted by the Dust Bowl?
Which of these was NOT a province severely impacted by the Dust Bowl?
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Study Notes
The Spanish Flu Pandemic
- The Spanish Flu resulted in 50,000 deaths in Canada following World War One.
Prohibition in Canada
- Canadian Prohibition outlawed both alcohol and gambling.
1920s Inflation
- Prices for most products increased during the 1920s inflation.
The Winnipeg General Strike
- Workers sought better working conditions during the Winnipeg General Strike.
Medical Advancements
- Dr. Frederick Banting discovered insulin in 1921.
The 1930s Canadian Economy
- Canada experienced a severe economic depression in the 1930s.
Regions Hit Hardest by the Depression
- Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba were among the provinces most affected by the 1930s Great Depression, also suffering from the Dust Bowl.
Unemployment Rates
- One-third of Canadians were unemployed during the 1930s.
Political Response to the Depression
- The New Democratic Party (CCF) was formed in the 1930s in response to the economic hardships.
Xenophobia in the 1930s
- Canada displayed xenophobic tendencies by denying entry to passengers on the MS St. Louis in the 1930s.
International Politics and Appeasement
- Appeasement is exemplified by giving part of Czechoslovakia to Hitler in the hopes of preventing war.
Economic Relief Efforts
- R.B. Bennett established relief camps to stimulate the Canadian economy through public works projects in the 1930s.
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Description
Explore significant events in Canada during the 1920s and 1930s, from the Spanish Flu pandemic to the Great Depression. This quiz covers major social, economic, and political developments of the era. Test your knowledge on key topics like Prohibition, unemployment rates, and medical advancements.
