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What legislation gave the government full control during emergencies in Canada?
What legislation gave the government full control during emergencies in Canada?
The On-to-Ottawa Trek was a response by unemployed workers to demand better conditions during the Great Depression.
The On-to-Ottawa Trek was a response by unemployed workers to demand better conditions during the Great Depression.
True (A)
What did the government primarily establish to address unemployment during the 1930s?
What did the government primarily establish to address unemployment during the 1930s?
Relief camps
French Canadians felt they did not have a duty to support Britain during _____ War.
French Canadians felt they did not have a duty to support Britain during _____ War.
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Match the political parties from the 1930s with their characteristics:
Match the political parties from the 1930s with their characteristics:
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What was the primary reason for the introduction of conscription in Canada during WW1?
What was the primary reason for the introduction of conscription in Canada during WW1?
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The October Crisis was related to the internment of Japanese Canadians.
The October Crisis was related to the internment of Japanese Canadians.
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What was the purpose of residential schools in Canada?
What was the purpose of residential schools in Canada?
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Victory bonds were issued by the Canadian Government to support the _____ effort.
Victory bonds were issued by the Canadian Government to support the _____ effort.
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Match the following definitions with their corresponding terms:
Match the following definitions with their corresponding terms:
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What event prompted the need for conscription in Canada during WW1?
What event prompted the need for conscription in Canada during WW1?
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Antisemitism refers to the encouragement of a multicultural policy.
Antisemitism refers to the encouragement of a multicultural policy.
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What was one significant consequence of the Great Depression in Canada?
What was one significant consequence of the Great Depression in Canada?
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What was the primary age range for men required to enlist under the Military Service Act in 1917?
What was the primary age range for men required to enlist under the Military Service Act in 1917?
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The majority of French-Canadians supported the Military Service Act during World War I.
The majority of French-Canadians supported the Military Service Act during World War I.
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Name one significant consequence of the Residential Schools on Aboriginal children.
Name one significant consequence of the Residential Schools on Aboriginal children.
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The Indian Act was passed in _____ (year).
The Indian Act was passed in _____ (year).
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What legal act was invoked by the Canadian government to justify the internment of Japanese Canadians during World War II?
What legal act was invoked by the Canadian government to justify the internment of Japanese Canadians during World War II?
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Japanese Canadians were proven to have supported Japan during World War II.
Japanese Canadians were proven to have supported Japan during World War II.
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List one cause of the Great Depression.
List one cause of the Great Depression.
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The Canadian government's debt from _____ (war) played a role in causing the Great Depression.
The Canadian government's debt from _____ (war) played a role in causing the Great Depression.
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Which of the following was a consequence of the Great Depression?
Which of the following was a consequence of the Great Depression?
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Canada actively sent troops to fight in the Vietnam War.
Canada actively sent troops to fight in the Vietnam War.
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Name one reason why many Canadians opposed the Vietnam War.
Name one reason why many Canadians opposed the Vietnam War.
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Match the following causes of WWII with their descriptions:
Match the following causes of WWII with their descriptions:
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The policy of forcing Aboriginal children to abandon their culture is known as _____ (policy name).
The policy of forcing Aboriginal children to abandon their culture is known as _____ (policy name).
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What major event increased anti-Japanese sentiment in Canada during WWII?
What major event increased anti-Japanese sentiment in Canada during WWII?
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Which of the following reasons contributed to Italy's invasion of Abyssinia?
Which of the following reasons contributed to Italy's invasion of Abyssinia?
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The Avro Arrow was cancelled primarily due to the increasing bomber threat from the USSR.
The Avro Arrow was cancelled primarily due to the increasing bomber threat from the USSR.
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What act allowed the Canadian government to suspend civil rights during the October Crisis?
What act allowed the Canadian government to suspend civil rights during the October Crisis?
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In 1949, Canada joined _____ to counter potential Soviet threats.
In 1949, Canada joined _____ to counter potential Soviet threats.
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Match the following events with their significance:
Match the following events with their significance:
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What was one consequence of the War Measures Act imposed during the October Crisis?
What was one consequence of the War Measures Act imposed during the October Crisis?
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Canadian-American relations in the 1980s were strengthened due to disagreements over trade.
Canadian-American relations in the 1980s were strengthened due to disagreements over trade.
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Name one invention that contributed to significant changes in Canada during the 1920s.
Name one invention that contributed to significant changes in Canada during the 1920s.
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During the Cold War, Canada was involved in tracking the movements of Soviet _____ and aircraft.
During the Cold War, Canada was involved in tracking the movements of Soviet _____ and aircraft.
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What social change occurred in Canada during the 1950s?
What social change occurred in Canada during the 1950s?
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The Nuremberg Laws were aimed at protecting the rights of Jewish individuals.
The Nuremberg Laws were aimed at protecting the rights of Jewish individuals.
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What was a significant cultural influence on Canada during the 1950s?
What was a significant cultural influence on Canada during the 1950s?
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Match the following terms to their definitions:
Match the following terms to their definitions:
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Canada's relationship with the US improved due to agreements such as _____ and NATO.
Canada's relationship with the US improved due to agreements such as _____ and NATO.
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What characterized Canada’s involvement in pro-Nazi movements?
What characterized Canada’s involvement in pro-Nazi movements?
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Study Notes
Definitions
- Conscription: Forced military enlistment.
- Shellshock: Anxiety and panic from the fear of exploding shells.
- Munitions: War materials (guns, ammo, equipment).
- Victory Bonds: Bonds to support the war effort.
- Temperance: Belief that alcohol hindered economic success, social cohesion, and purity.
- Relief: Government payments to those without income.
- Asylum: Seeking a new home due to difficult circumstances.
- Antisemitism: Discrimination or hostility towards Jewish people.
- Fascist: Authoritarian, totalitarian, and nationalistic government.
- Refugee: Person displaced from home by war.
- Multiculturalism: Encouraging different cultures.
- Massey Report: Report suggesting protecting Canadian culture from US influence.
- October Crisis: FLQ kidnapping important figures for demands.
- Residential School: School to assimilate First Nations children and remove their culture.
- Cold War: Period of tension between West and Soviet Union.
Conscription in Canada during WW1
- Borden initially promised no conscription but introduced the Military Service Act (MSA) in 1917.
- The MSA required men aged 20-45 to enlist.
- Exceptions existed for disabled, clergy, essential workers, and conscientious objectors.
- Many French Canadians opposed the MSA, viewing the war as irrelevant to them.
- Protests and violence arose in Quebec due to the conscription issue.
Residential Schools
- Aboriginal people faced displacement during the 19th and 20th centuries.
- The Indian Act of 1876 regulated their lives.
- Residential schools aimed to assimilate Aboriginal children into European culture.
- Children were forcibly removed from homes and sent to schools far away.
- Conditions were often overcrowded, unsanitary, and lacked proper medical care and nutrition.
- Physical and sexual abuse were common.
- Children were punished for speaking their language and were separated from their families.
Internment of Japanese Canadians
- Anti-Japanese sentiment grew due to Pearl Harbor and the Hong Kong invasion.
- The War Measures Act was invoked.
- Japanese Canadians near the coast of British Columbia were relocated inland.
- Others were sent to internment camps until the war's end.
- Families were separated in some cases.
- Properties were confiscated and sold by the government.
- Deportations occurred, with approximately 2000 Canadian citizens among those sent to Japan.
Causes of the Great Depression
- Stock Market Crash: Overvalued stocks, margin buying, and withdrawals triggered a crash, erasing large amounts of speculative wealth.
- Dependence on Exports: Canada's dependence on raw material exports decreased due to high tariffs, hurting industries like wheat.
- Unequal Distribution of Wealth: Concentrated wealth among the few while workers received low wages.
- Debt from WWI: Canada had substantial war debts to repay.
- Overproduction: Excess production of goods compared to demand led to price declines and unemployment.
Canada’s Role in the Vietnam War
- Canadians were divided on the American policy in Vietnam and perceived communism as a threat.
- Canada provided asylum to US draft resisters.
- Canada did not send troops.
- Canadians profited from selling arms and goods to the U.S. Defense Department.
- Prime Minister Pearson criticized U.S. bombing.
Causes of WW2
- Hitler's Imperialist Ambitions: Hitler violated treaty obligations, aiming for German power and racial supremacy.
- Failure of the League of Nations: The League was ineffective in countering aggressive actions.
- Totalitarian Governments: Japan's expansionism and Italy's aggression fueled the war.
The Avro Arrow
- Designed as a supersonic jet interceptor to counter Soviet bomber threats.
- Cancelled due to factors like the perceived lack of an imminent Soviet bomber threat, high cost, and the U.S. ability to purchase foreign aircraft.
Government’s Actions During the October Crisis
- Trudeau invoked the War Measures Act, suspending civil liberties.
- Arrest and detention of citizens without charges were permitted.
- FLQ membership became illegal.
- Federal troops patrolled and arrested protestors.
- The act's use was heavily criticized for violating freedoms.
Canada’s Role in the Cold War
- Joined NATO, committing to maintaining troops in Europe and defending fellow NATO members.
- Ships and aircraft tracked Soviet submarines.
- NORAD was formed with the U.S. for coordinated air defense.
- Significant DEW radio stations in northern Canada for Soviet detection.
- Avro Arrow development was part of North American defense efforts.
Canadian-American Relations in the 1980s
- Initial strains due to political disagreements and events like the Vietnam War.
- Improved relations through agreements such as NORAD, NATO, and the FTA—facilitating mutual protection and economic gains.
Changes in 1920s Canada
- Economic: Growth in some industries, clash between workers and employers, and increasing trade with the U.S.
- Political: Women gained some rights but faced economic and social limitations.
- Technological: Innovations in medicine (insulin), transportation (cars and paved roads), and entertainment (radio)—accompanied by negative consequences.
Canada's Involvement in Pro-Nazi Movements
- Anti-Semitism in Canada existed.
- Strict immigration policies affected Jewish people.
- SS Saint Louis incident as example.
Canadian Culture and its Changes in the 1950s
- Changing Neighbourhoods: Improved living standards led to increased purchasing power and suburban living.
- Changing Discriminatory Laws: Less discrimination compared to pre-WWII, possibly related to experiences with Jewish persecution.
- Baby Boom: Economic benefits and post-war factors likely contributed to a rise in births.
- US Influence: Growing popularity of US TV and media influenced Canadian culture.
Vietnamese Boat People and Canada’s Response
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Extras
- Constitution Act: Canada gained greater independence from Britain.
- Nuremberg Laws: Legal framework for persecution of Jewish people.
- White Paper: Policy to forcefully assimilate First Nations people.
- War Measures Act: Allowed the government extensive control during emergencies.
- Government Response to Nuclear Threat: Public information programs, fallout shelter advice, and preparation pamphlets.
- Political Parties in the 1930s: Social Credit, Union Nationale, CCF, and Communist Party.
- On-to-Ottawa Trek: Protest by unemployed workers during the Great Depression.
- WW1 British Support: Patriotism and perceived connection to Britain.
- WW2 French Canadian Support: Lack of perceived duty to support Britain.
- 1930s Unemployment Solutions: Relief camps implemented by the government.
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Test your knowledge on key historical terms and concepts that shaped modern society. This quiz covers topics including conscription, shellshock, and antisemitism, providing a comprehensive overview of significant historical events and ideas. Dive into the complexities of social and political movements through this engaging quiz.
