Canada After WWI & the 1920s
After World War I, Canada’s economy became stronger because it became more __________.
Industrialized
What year did the stock market crash, starting the Great Depression?
1929
What political system places the state above individual rights?
Fascism
In what year did Canada enter World War II?
1939
What term was used for people from countries Canada was at war with?
Enemy aliens
Which country did Canada become more economically dependent on after WWI?
The United States
What was the most widespread problem Canadians faced during the Depression?
Unemployment
Who led Italy into fascism?
Benito Mussolini
What two major theatres was World War II fought in?
European and Pacific
Which group was interned in camps in Canada during World War II?
Japanese Canadians
What decade is known for economic growth, new entertainment, and social change?
The 1920s
How did the Great Depression affect Canada’s trade with other countries?
Trade declined
What tactics did Hitler use to gain power in Germany?
Propaganda, terror, and manipulation
Name one major World War II battle involving Canadian soldiers.
Dieppe / Normandy
What law allowed the Canadian government to detain people without trial during wartime?
The War Measures Act
What new technology brought news, music, and sports into Canadian homes?
Radio
What nationwide protest involved unemployed men riding trains to Ottawa?
The On-to-Ottawa Trek
What economic problem pushed many Germans toward extremist politics?
Hyperinflation
Was the Dieppe Raid considered a success or a failure?
A failure
What was the outcome of Japanese internment for survivors years later?
Apology and compensation
What women’s fashion trend symbolized changing social roles in the 1920s?
Flappers / Shorter dresses / Bobbed hair
Name three forms of entertainment people used to escape hardship during the Depression. (Multiple possible responses)
Movies / Radio / Sports / Dionne Quintuplets / Grey Owl / Mini-Golf
Why were dictators appealing during the interwar years?
Economic crisis and fear made people want strong leadership
Why is World War II described as a “Total War”?
Civilians, industry, and economies were all involved
What modern law replaced the War Measures Act with more protections for rights?
The Emergencies Act