Canadian Women's Rights Activists Quiz

Who was the first female magistrate in the British Empire in 1916?

Emily Murphy

What event led to changes in Canadian immigration policies and exposed discrimination?

Humiliation Day

What is the significance of the Persons Case?

Amended the BNA Act to recognize women as persons under the law

What happened on July 1, 1923, known as Humiliation Day?

Chinese Immigration Act was put into effect Signup and view all the answers

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

Nellie McClung Signup and view all the answers

What was the Komagata Maru incident?

A ship denied entry into Canada with mostly Sikh passengers Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Battle of Vimy Ridge?

It resulted in the largest Canadian memorial of the war being built Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Shellshock?

A form of PTSD from exposure to warfare Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the War Guilt Clause?

To hold Germany accountable for World War I Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the War of Attrition?

It created terrible conditions for soldiers through heavy bombing Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the On To Ottawa Trek?

It resulted in a violent clash with the federal government in Ottawa Signup and view all the answers

What is the Dust Bowl?

An area with severe droughts during the Great Depression Signup and view all the answers

Who was RB Bennett?

The Prime Minister of Canada during the Great Depression Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Buying on Credit' refer to?

<code>Purchasing goods with deferred payments plus interest</code> Signup and view all the answers

'Winnipeg General Strike 1919' was organized to protest:

<code>Low wages and high living costs</code> Signup and view all the answers

Canadian Women's Rights Activists Quiz

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