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The term D-Day refers to the day on which an attack is intended to begin, which is always known in advance.
The term D-Day refers to the day on which an attack is intended to begin, which is always known in advance.
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Which beach did Canadian forces assault during D-Day?
Which beach did Canadian forces assault during D-Day?
Juno Beach
The largest seaborne invasion ever attempted in history is known as ___.
The largest seaborne invasion ever attempted in history is known as ___.
D-Day
Match the following battles or events with their descriptions:
Match the following battles or events with their descriptions:
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How many total Allied casualties were reported on D-Day?
How many total Allied casualties were reported on D-Day?
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After World War II, the United States and the Soviet Union emerged as world superpowers.
After World War II, the United States and the Soviet Union emerged as world superpowers.
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What was one of the proxy wars fought during the Cold War?
What was one of the proxy wars fought during the Cold War?
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Who claimed responsibility for the 9/11 attacks?
Who claimed responsibility for the 9/11 attacks?
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The Berlin Wall was a symbol of the West's success over communism.
The Berlin Wall was a symbol of the West's success over communism.
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What was America's first military target during the 'War on Terror'?
What was America's first military target during the 'War on Terror'?
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The attacks on September 11 resulted in almost _____ deaths.
The attacks on September 11 resulted in almost _____ deaths.
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Which plane crashed into the Pentagon on 9/11?
Which plane crashed into the Pentagon on 9/11?
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Match the following events with their descriptions.
Match the following events with their descriptions.
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Canada's combat role in Afghanistan ended in 2014.
Canada's combat role in Afghanistan ended in 2014.
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Osama Bin Laden was the leader of _____ who claimed responsibility for the 9/11 attacks.
Osama Bin Laden was the leader of _____ who claimed responsibility for the 9/11 attacks.
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What was a significant consequence of the first day of the Battle of the Somme?
What was a significant consequence of the first day of the Battle of the Somme?
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General Earl Haig was exceptionally prepared for the static nature of trench warfare on the western front.
General Earl Haig was exceptionally prepared for the static nature of trench warfare on the western front.
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What military tactic did the Canadians use effectively during the Battle of Vimy Ridge?
What military tactic did the Canadians use effectively during the Battle of Vimy Ridge?
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The Great Depression lasted from _____ to _____
The Great Depression lasted from _____ to _____
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Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Great Depression?
Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Great Depression?
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Tanks used during the Battle of the Somme were highly reliable and effective.
Tanks used during the Battle of the Somme were highly reliable and effective.
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Who said 'take time to train them' in reference to Canadian forces before the Battle of Vimy Ridge?
Who said 'take time to train them' in reference to Canadian forces before the Battle of Vimy Ridge?
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Which of the following was NOT an effect of the Great Depression?
Which of the following was NOT an effect of the Great Depression?
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The Great Depression led to a decline in industrial production in Canada.
The Great Depression led to a decline in industrial production in Canada.
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What decade is commonly referred to as the Dirty Thirties?
What decade is commonly referred to as the Dirty Thirties?
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The first major Nazi concentration camp to be liberated was __________.
The first major Nazi concentration camp to be liberated was __________.
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Match the concentration camps with their significance:
Match the concentration camps with their significance:
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What did the Great Depression lead to in terms of government action?
What did the Great Depression lead to in terms of government action?
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Soviet troops found no prisoners alive when they liberated Auschwitz.
Soviet troops found no prisoners alive when they liberated Auschwitz.
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Millions of Canadians during the Great Depression became __________, hungry, and homeless.
Millions of Canadians during the Great Depression became __________, hungry, and homeless.
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What was the outcome of the British Privy Council's decision regarding women's status as 'persons' in 1929?
What was the outcome of the British Privy Council's decision regarding women's status as 'persons' in 1929?
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Women were excluded from working in military roles during World War I.
Women were excluded from working in military roles during World War I.
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Who were the Famous Five?
Who were the Famous Five?
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Women accounted for ___% of the workforce in the aircraft industry in Canada during World War II.
Women accounted for ___% of the workforce in the aircraft industry in Canada during World War II.
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What was one of the significant roles women played during World War I?
What was one of the significant roles women played during World War I?
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The bombardment at the Battle of the Somme successfully destroyed the German front line.
The bombardment at the Battle of the Somme successfully destroyed the German front line.
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What did women do on the home front during the World Wars?
What did women do on the home front during the World Wars?
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Which province was the first in Canada to allow women to vote in provincial elections?
Which province was the first in Canada to allow women to vote in provincial elections?
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The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted full voting rights to all women.
The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted full voting rights to all women.
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Name one prominent leader of the women's suffrage movement in Canada.
Name one prominent leader of the women's suffrage movement in Canada.
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The suffragists used tactics like writing, marching, and __________ to gain support for women's voting rights.
The suffragists used tactics like writing, marching, and __________ to gain support for women's voting rights.
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Match the following tactics with their descriptions:
Match the following tactics with their descriptions:
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What significant act allowed women to vote if they were war widows or had relatives serving overseas?
What significant act allowed women to vote if they were war widows or had relatives serving overseas?
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Emily Murphy was appointed as the first woman police magistrate in Alberta in 1916.
Emily Murphy was appointed as the first woman police magistrate in Alberta in 1916.
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In what year did Manitoba allow women to vote in provincial elections?
In what year did Manitoba allow women to vote in provincial elections?
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Study Notes
Women's Suffrage
- The fight for women's right to vote was a decades-long political debate.
- Manitoba was the first province in Canada to allow women to vote in provincial elections in 1916.
- Tactics used in the movement included writing, lecturing, marching, lobbying, and civil disobedience (like picketing and hunger strikes).
- The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted women the right to vote in 1920.
- Manitoba was a crucial part of the women's suffrage movement in Canada, with women forming the first women's rights organizations in the 1890s.
- Important leaders like Nellie McClung played a key role in the movement.
- The British North America Act of 1867 had granted rights and freedoms to people, but women were not considered "persons" in matters of rights, leading to much legal debate.
- In 1927 one of the famous 5, Emily Murphy, challenged this legal argument leading to a pivotal decision that declared women as "persons" in Canada.
- World War I and World War II saw women enter the workforce in significant numbers. They worked in factories, offices, and other sectors.
- Canadian women also played a role in home-front efforts during both World Wars, including agriculture and volunteer work.
World Wars
- World War I (1914-1918): Women filled jobs that had been previously held by men who were away at war,
- World War II (1939-1945): Women, in even larger numbers, joined the workforce, often performing jobs in factories and other sectors.
The Great Depression
- The Great Depression (1929-1939) was a major worldwide economic downturn.
- Causes included the 1929 stock market crash, the Dust Bowl, and rapid expansion of the US stock market.
- Effects included high unemployment, poverty, reduced industrial production, liquidity problems, business failures and widespread bank failures.
- The Great Depression had a profound impact on Canada, affecting millions who lost their jobs, became homeless, and were in poverty.
- The Great Depression contributed to the rise of political movements and a more active role for government in the economy. This led to the development of social welfare programs.
Liberation of Nazi Concentration Camps
- The first major Nazi camp to be liberated was Majdanek, followed by many others.
- Majdanek was liberated in 1944 as Soviet forces advanced.
- Many prisoners who weren't evacuated were still imprisoned and were found when the camps were liberated.
- Evidence of mass murder was found at the camps.
D-Day
- D-Day (June 6, 1944) was the Allied invasion of Normandy, France during World War II..
- The invasion involved nearly 150,000 Allied troops.
- The Royal Canadian Navy, RCAF (Royal Canadian Air Force) and 14000 canadians from the Canadian Army played a significant role.
- Canada contributed significantly to the success of the invasion at Normandy.
The Cold War
- The Cold War (1947-1991) was a period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union and their allies.
- The Cold War included the Cuban Missile Crisis (1962) where the US and the Soviet Union came close to a nuclear confrontation.
- The Cold War also led to the space race, the construction of the Berlin Wall, the dissolution of the Soviet Union (1991).
- There were many factors and events that contributed to the end of the Cold War, including the political changes in Eastern Europe, the protests, and the establishment of policies of openness and reform.
The Fall of the Berlin Wall
- The Berlin Wall fell on November 9, 1989, leading to German reunification.
The Aftermath of World War II
- The aftermath of World War II included the rise of superpowers (the United States and the Soviet Union), and the start of the Cold War.
- There was a redrawing of borders after the war and the displacement of millions.
- The establishment of the United Nations to help prevent future wars and promote cooperation between nations that occurred in 1945.
War Crimes Trials
- War crimes trials held after the Second World War resulted in executions and imprisonments of those who committed atrocities.
Dismantling of War-Making Capabilities
- Following World Wars and other conflicts, assets and capabilities that enable wars are dismantled.
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This quiz explores the history and key events of the women's suffrage movement, highlighting significant milestones such as the 19th Amendment in the U.S. and the pivotal role of Manitoba in Canada. Test your knowledge on the tactics used, influential leaders, and important legal battles that defined this crucial fight for women's voting rights.
