Canadian Prime Ministers of the 20th Century

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Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?

Wilfrid Laurier

Who served as Prime Minister from 1911 to 1920?

Robert Borden

Which Prime Minister served the longest in Canadian history?

Mackenzie King

Which Prime Minister was in office during the Great Depression?

<p>R.B. Bennett</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with the construction of the Trans-Canada Highway?

<p>Louis St. Laurent</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Prime Minister faced a strained relationship with the United States?

<p>John Diefenbaker</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Prime Minister introduced the Canadian flag?

<p>Lester Pearson</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Prime Ministers were in office during both the Great Depression and World War II?

<p>Mackenzie King (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What notable quote is associated with Wilfrid Laurier?

<p>&quot;The 20th century will be Canada's century&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

What policy is Robert Borden known for introducing?

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

Which Prime Minister is often associated with the $50 bill?

<p>Mackenzie King</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Prime Minister played a key role in forming NATO?

<p>Louis St. Laurent</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Prime Minister was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?

<p>Lester Pearson</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Prime Minister is often regarded as the most popular?

<p>Pierre Elliott Trudeau</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Prime Minister faced the FLQ crisis?

<p>Pierre Elliott Trudeau</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Prime Minister is often considered the least popular?

<p>Brian Mulroney</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Prime Minister was responsible for the creation of NAFTA?

<p>Brian Mulroney</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Prime Minister emphasized Canada's global responsibilities?

<p>Jean Chrétien</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada in the 20th century?

Wilfrid Laurier served as Prime Minister from 1896 to 1911.

Who was the second Prime Minister of Canada in the 20th century?

Robert Borden, Prime Minister from 1911 to 1920, introduced conscription during World War I.

Who was the third Prime Minister of Canada in the 20th century?

Mackenzie King, Prime Minister from 1920 to 1948, led Canada through the Great Depression and World War II.

Who was the Prime Minister of Canada during the Great Depression?

Richard Bedford Bennett served as Prime Minister from 1930 to 1935 during the challenging time of the Great Depression.

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Who oversaw the construction of the Trans-Canada Highway?

Louis St. Laurent served as Prime Minister from 1948 to 1957.

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Which Prime Minister pushed back against the US in foreign policy?

John Diefenbaker was Prime Minister from 1957 to 1963.

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Who introduced the iconic maple leaf flag for Canada?

Lester Pearson, Prime Minister from 1963 to 1968, introduced the Canadian flag with the maple leaf.

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Which Prime Minister is considered one of the most beloved?

Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Prime Minister from 1968 to 1984, was a charismatic and popular leader.

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Which Prime Minister was involved in the signing of the NAFTA agreement?

Brian Mulroney served as Prime Minister from 1984 to 1993.

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Which Prime Minister aimed to strengthen global responsibility for Canada?

Jean Chrétien served as Prime Minister from 1993 to 2003.

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What is a significant quote attributed to Wilfrid Laurier?

Wilfrid Laurier, the first Prime Minister of the 20th century, is known for his famous quote, "The 20th century will be Canada's century."

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Which two significant events did Mackenzie King serve as Prime Minister during?

Mackenzie King served as Prime Minister during the Great Depression and World War II, two major global events of the 20th century.

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Which Prime Minister faced the FLQ crisis?

Pierre Elliott Trudeau faced the challenge of the FLQ crisis, a separatist movement in Quebec.

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Which Prime Minister received the Nobel Peace Prize?

Lester B. Pearson, Prime Minister from 1963 to 1968, won the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in resolving the Suez Crisis.

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Which Prime Minister is depicted on the $50 Canadian bill?

Mackenzie King's face appears on the $50 Canadian bill.

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Which Prime Minister was involved in founding NATO?

Louis St. Laurent, as Prime Minister, played a key role in establishing NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

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Which Prime Minister is credited with signing the NAFTA agreement?

Brian Mulroney led Canada through the negotiation and signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

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Which Prime Minister is considered one of the least liked?

While popular for many, Brian Mulroney faced significant opposition from some Canadians due to controversial policies and decisions.

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Which Prime Minister is considered one of the most liked?

Pierre Elliott Trudeau was known for his charismatic personality and his progressive social policies, leading to widespread popularity.

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What is the controversial policy that Robert Borden implemented?

Robert Borden, the second Prime Minister of the 20th century, introduced conscription during World War I, which was a controversial policy.

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What iconic symbol did Lester Pearson introduce for Canada?

Lester B. Pearson introduced the Canadian flag with the iconic maple leaf design, a symbol of national pride.

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What stance did John Diefenbaker take regarding Canada's relationship with the US?

John Diefenbaker, Prime Minister from 1957 to 1963, pushed back against the influence of the US in Canadian affairs, emphasizing Canadian independence.

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What was Jean Chrétien's focus regarding Canada's role in the world?

Jean Chrétien's term saw Canada actively participating in global affairs and embracing its role on the international stage.

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Study Notes

Prime Ministers of Canada (20th Century)

  • Wilfrid Laurier (1896-1911) - First Prime Minister; quoted as saying "the 20th century will be Canada's century."
  • Robert Borden (1911-1920) - Second Prime Minister; known for introducing conscription.
  • Mackenzie King (1920-1948) - Third Prime Minister; served during the Great Depression and World War II.
  • R.B. Bennett (1930-1935) - Prime Minister during the Great Depression.
  • Louis St. Laurent (1948-1957) - Fifth Prime Minister; credited with the Trans-Canada highway.
  • John Diefenbaker (1957-1963) - Sixth Prime Minister; known for pushing back against American influence.
  • Lester B. Pearson (1963-1968) - Seventh Prime Minister; designed the Canadian flag, and won the Nobel Peace Prize.
  • Pierre Elliott Trudeau (1968-1984) - Eighth Prime Minister; highly favorable, known for dealing with the FLQ crisis.
  • Brian Mulroney (1984-1993) - Ninth Prime Minister; associated with the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Considered one of the least popular leaders by some.
  • Jean Chrétien (1993-2003) - Tenth Prime Minister; known for Canada's global obligations.

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