Canadian History Overview (1867-1923)
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What year was the Chinese Exclusion Act passed?

1923

What was the purpose of conscription in Canada during World War I and World War II?

Mandatory military service

When was the NWMP established?

1873

What does NORAD stand for?

<p>North American Aerospace Defense Command</p> Signup and view all the answers

What year did Canada become a country?

<p>1867</p> Signup and view all the answers

Women gained the right to vote federally in Canada in 1917.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of the Red River Rebellion?

<p>Creation of a new province with guaranteed rights for the Métis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event marked Canada's pursuit of legislative independence from Britain?

<p>The Statute of Westminster (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who led the Métis resistance during the North-West Resistance in 1885?

<p>Louis Riel (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Manitoba Act achieve for the Métis?

<p>Protected their land rights following the creation of Manitoba (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which battle during World War I is particularly noted for Canada's success?

<p>Battle of Vimy Ridge (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the Conscription Crisis in Quebec during World War II?

<p>Heightened French-English tensions regarding military service (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event is regarded as a pivotal moment for Canadian national pride during World War I?

<p>Battle of Vimy Ridge (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key characteristic of the Quiet Revolution in Quebec?

<p>Advocacy for Canadian nationalism and secularism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action did Prime Minister Trudeau take during the October Crisis of 1970?

<p>Invoked the War Measures Act (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What slogan became a significant rallying cry during the Quiet Revolution?

<p>Maîtres chez nous (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chinese Exclusion Act (1923)

  • Conscription: Mandatory military service, causing crises during WWI (1917) and WWII (1944).

NWMP (1873)

  • Established to maintain order in Western Canada; later became the RCMP (1920).

NORAD

  • Canada-U.S. aerospace defense system.

Suffrage

  • Women gained the right to vote federally in 1918, starting with WWI-related voters in 1917.

Important Events (1867-1900)

  • Confederation (1867): Canada became a country with four provinces (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia).

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Test your knowledge of significant events in Canadian history from 1867 to 1923. This quiz covers topics such as the Chinese Exclusion Act, the establishment of the NWMP, women's suffrage, and the formation of NORAD. Expand your understanding of these crucial events that shaped modern Canada.

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