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Which event is most directly associated with a surge in public enthusiasm for a Canadian Prime Minister?
Which event is most directly associated with a surge in public enthusiasm for a Canadian Prime Minister?
What significant event occurred in 1929, marking the beginning of a major economic downturn?
What significant event occurred in 1929, marking the beginning of a major economic downturn?
Which of these events was a direct military standoff between the U.S. and the Soviet Union?
Which of these events was a direct military standoff between the U.S. and the Soviet Union?
The cancellation of which project is most associated with a setback to Canadian technological advancement in the 1950s?
The cancellation of which project is most associated with a setback to Canadian technological advancement in the 1950s?
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Which of these events is best associated with a period of significant population increase?
Which of these events is best associated with a period of significant population increase?
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Which Canadian Prime Minister led the country during World War I?
Which Canadian Prime Minister led the country during World War I?
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What was the primary warfare method employed during World War I?
What was the primary warfare method employed during World War I?
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Which event is considered the primary trigger of the Great Depression?
Which event is considered the primary trigger of the Great Depression?
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What was the main purpose of the relief camps established during the Great Depression?
What was the main purpose of the relief camps established during the Great Depression?
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What was the primary tactic used by the German military during World War II?
What was the primary tactic used by the German military during World War II?
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What was the main goal of the Dieppe Raid?
What was the main goal of the Dieppe Raid?
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What is the term for the fear of communist expansion that occurred in the West?
What is the term for the fear of communist expansion that occurred in the West?
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What was the focus of Canada's global role after the Second World War?
What was the focus of Canada's global role after the Second World War?
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Study Notes
Canadian Prime Ministers (WWI & WWII)
- WWI Prime Minister: Robert Borden
- WWII Prime Minister: William Lyon Mackenzie King
Causes of WWI
- Spark: Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
- Contributing factors: Arms race, nationalism, alliances, imperialism
Democracy vs. Communism
- Democracy/Capitalism: Private ownership, free markets
- Communism: Government control of economy, equality for all
WWI Warfare Method
- Trench warfare
Gas Warfare Types
- Mustard gas: Caused blisters
- Chlorine gas: Damaged lungs
Famous Canadian Battle (WWI)
- Battle of Vimy Ridge
Women's Roles in WWI
- Nurses, factory workers, farmers, volunteers
Jewish Concentration Camps (Nazi Purpose)
- Extermination of Jews (Holocaust)
Great Depression Trigger
- Stock Market Crash (Black Tuesday, 1929)
Returning Soldiers (WWI)
- Faced unemployment, PTSD, and lack of support
Winnipeg General Strike Concerns
- Workers sought better wages and conditions; fear of revolution
Relief Camps Purpose
- Provided jobs for unemployed men during the Great Depression
The Famous Five
- Emily Murphy, Nellie McClung, Irene Parlby, Louise McKinney, Henrietta Muir Edwards
Bootlegger
- Person who illegally sold alcohol during Prohibition
Blitzkrieg Tactic
- "Lightning war" - fast, surprise attacks used by Germany
Appeasement Policy
- Britain and France gave in to Hitler to avoid war
Atomic Bomb (First Use)
- Dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 to end WWII
WWII End Date
- Germany surrendered in May 1945; Japan surrendered in August 1945
Holocaust
- Nazi genocide of Jews and minorities
The Red Scare
- Fear of communism spreading in the West
Dieppe Raid Purpose
- Test attack on German forces in France (failed but yielded important lessons)
Canada's Global Role (Post WWII)
- Peacekeeping missions
The United Nations
- Formed in 1945 to maintain global peace
Lester B. Pearson Prize
- Awarded for resolving the Suez Crisis
Trudeaumania
- Public enthusiasm for Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau in the 1960s
1972 Summit Series
- Hockey series between Canada and the USSR during the Cold War
Cuban Missile Crisis
- 1962 U.S.-Soviet nuclear standoff over missiles in Cuba
Black Tuesday
- Stock Market crash of 1929
Avro Arrow
- Advanced Canadian fighter jet project, canceled in 1959
Baby Boom
- Post-WWII population surge
Marshall Plan
- U.S. plan to rebuild Europe after WWII
Atomic Bomb (Japan)
- Dropped in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, 1945
NATO
- Military alliance of Western countries post-WWII
Warsaw Pact
- Soviet response to NATO, Eastern bloc military alliance
Germany Divided
- Split into East (Communist) and West (Democratic) Germany
Counter Culture (1960s)
- Youth rebellion and social changes
FLQ Crisis
- Quebec terrorist group kidnapped officials, 1970
Korean War
- War between North (Communist) and South Korea (Democratic), 1950-1953
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Test your knowledge on key Canadian Prime Ministers during WWI and WWII, explore the causes of these wars, and understand the differences between democratic and communist ideologies. This quiz covers significant battles, social issues, and military tactics relevant to Canada's historical context during the early 20th century.
