Canadian Women's Rights Activists and the Komagata Maru Incident
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Who was the first female magistrate in the British Empire in 1916?

  • Komagata Maru
  • Emily Murphy (correct)
  • There is not enough information to answer
  • Nellie McClung

    • What was the significance of the Persons Case?

  • Led to changes in Canadian immigration policies (correct)
  • Challenged discrimination against Chinese immigrants
  • Highlighted the suffering of Chinese immigrants
  • Exposed racism towards Sikhs

    • Who pioneered the campaign to have women recognized as persons under Canadian law?

  • Komagata Maru
  • Humiliation Day
  • Nellie McClung (correct)
  • There is not enough information to answer

    • What led to July 1, 1923 being known as Humiliation Day by Chinese Canadians?

    <p>The suffering of Chinese immigrants due to discriminatory regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Komagata Maru incident and its significance?

    <p>Denied entry into Canada and exposed discrimination, leading to changes in Canadian immigration policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event resulted in amendments to the BNA Act for women to be considered persons under the law?

    <p>A legal case brought forth by the Famous Five</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Battle of Vimy Ridge?

    <p>Canada’s greatest moment in WW1, led to the donation of land on Hill 152 to Canada by the French</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of Shellshock?

    <p>Physiological symptoms from exposure to warfare in trenches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the War Guilt Clause?

    <p>It forced Germany to accept responsibility for WW1 and pay reparations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of War of Attrition?

    <p>A period of conflict in which the sides wore out gradually by a small series of actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the On To Ottawa Trek?

    <p>Never reached Ottawa, stopped in Saskatchewan by RCMP, some leaders went on to Ottawa, talks resulted in some improvements and higher wages in camps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of Dust Bowl?

    <p>A name given to prairies during the great depression, when a series of droughts dried up the soil and turned most into dust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was RB Bennett?

    <p>Prime Minister of Canada from 1930-1935</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of Buying on Credit?

    <p>A way to buy goods immediately and pay for them over time with added interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Winnipeg General Strike 1919?

    <p>'May 15th, 1919, Winnipeg workers went on strike to protest against poor working conditions'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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