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What was the main reason for the On-to-Ottawa Trek?
What was the main reason for the On-to-Ottawa Trek?
Why did the policy of appeasement contribute to the outbreak of World War II?
Why did the policy of appeasement contribute to the outbreak of World War II?
Which of the following is NOT a historical consequence of the Baby Boom?
Which of the following is NOT a historical consequence of the Baby Boom?
Which of the following was NOT a key aspect of the Counterculture movement?
Which of the following was NOT a key aspect of the Counterculture movement?
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What was a major consequence of the Arms Race during the Cold War?
What was a major consequence of the Arms Race during the Cold War?
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Which of the following is a significant historical impact of the Counterculture movement?
Which of the following is a significant historical impact of the Counterculture movement?
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How did the Baby Boom affect the postwar period?
How did the Baby Boom affect the postwar period?
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Which of these historical events involved a policy of appeasing an aggressive nation?
Which of these historical events involved a policy of appeasing an aggressive nation?
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Study Notes
The On-to-Ottawa Trek
- A protest by unemployed men in 1935, starting in Vancouver.
- Thousands travelled to Ottawa by train.
- Demanded better working conditions and wages.
- Exposed poverty and discontent during the Great Depression in Canada.
- Forced government to address unemployment issues.
- Met with resistance (Regina Riot).
- Showcased shortcomings of Prime Minister R.B. Bennett's relief programs, impacting the 1935 election.
Appeasement
- A policy of giving into aggressive nations to avoid war.
- Britain and France conceded to Hitler's demands.
- Underestimated Hitler's ambitions.
- Emboldened Nazi Germany.
- Led to the outbreak of WWII (1939) after Hitler invaded Poland.
The Baby Boom
- Period of increased birth rates (1946-1964) following World War II.
- Led to rapid population growth, influencing economies and social policies.
- Shaped cultural and societal changes.
- Impacted education, labour markets and retirement systems.
- Contributed to suburbanization and consumer culture.
Arms Race
- Competitive buildup of military weapons and technology, particularly during the Cold War.
- Between the United States and the Soviet Union.
- Heightened global tensions and fears of nuclear war (e.g., Cuban Missile Crisis).
- Led to the development of advanced military technologies (missiles, submarines).
Counterculture
- Movement in the 1960s and 1970s that rejected mainstream norms.
- Emphasized peace, equality, and environmentalism.
- Included anti-war protests and the hippie movement.
- Demanded civil rights.
- Challenged traditional values.
- Inspired social changes.
- Influenced music, art, and literature (e.g., Bob Dylan, The Beatles).
- Helped shape modern values around individual freedom and social justice.
The October Crisis
- 1970 event in Quebec involving the FLQ (Front de libération du Québec).
- Kidnapped British diplomat James Cross and Quebec Minister Pierre Laporte.
- Resulted in the suspension of civil liberties by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau using the War Measures Act.
- Highlighted Quebec separatism tensions and struggles for French-Canadian rights.
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Description
This quiz covers significant events in Canadian history, including the On-to-Ottawa Trek, the policy of appeasement before WWII, and the Baby Boom that followed. Explore how these events shaped Canadian society and the global landscape during the 20th century.
