Canada in the 1920'S

Emerging Economy

100

1. What was a major challenge faced by soldiers returning to Canada after World War I?

• A) They received generous support services and job opportunities.
• B) They were offered job training in new industries.
• C) They faced few support services and few job opportunities.
• D) They were immediately reintegrated into their pre-war careers.

C) They faced few support services and few job opportunities.

200

What was the main purpose of prohibition?

• A) To allow the sale and consumption of alcohol under regulated conditions.
• B) To prevent the illegal smuggling of alcohol across borders.
• C) To ban the sale and consumption of alcohol entirely.
• D) To promote temperance movements and encourage alcohol consumption in moderation.

• C) To ban the sale and consumption of alcohol entirely.

300

What was the goal of the One Big Union (OBU)?

• A) To establish a new political party in Canada.
• B) To prevent strikes and uphold government policies.
• C) To represent all Canadian workers and help them gain more control over industry and government.
• D) To advocate for the return of soldiers to their previous jobs.

• C) To represent all Canadian workers and help them gain more control over industry and government.

400

Why did the United States become Canada's main economic partner after World War I?

• A) Canada had more natural resources than any other country.
• B) Britain’s debt and America's growing economic power led to increased American investments in Canada.
• C) Canada joined the United States as a single economic entity after the war.
• D) The U.S. offered favorable trade agreements that were not available with other countries.

• B) Britain’s debt and America's growing economic power led to increased American investments in Canada.

500

What was the result of the Winnipeg General Strike in the short run?

• A) The union movement suffered a setback, with many workers not rehired and leaders convicted.
• B) The workers achieved all of their goals.
• C) The federal government passed laws guaranteeing better working conditions.
• D) The strike led to a significant improvement in the wages and rights of Canadian workers.

• A) The union movement suffered a setback, with many workers not rehired and leaders convicted.

Roaring 20's

100

What was one of the key factors that contributed to the economic prosperity of the Roaring Twenties in Canada?

• A) The Great Depression that began in 1929
• B) The booming automotive and construction industries
• C) A sharp decline in industrial production
• D) Reduced foreign investments and trade

The booming automotive and construction industries

200

Which Canadian artist was ridiculed early in her career but later became highly respected for her unique depictions of Canadian landscapes?

• A) Laura Secord
• B) Emily Carr
• C) Margaret Atwood
• D) Agnes Macphail

• B) Emily Carr

300

Which of the following is a characteristic of how mobility increased in the 1920s?

• A) People mostly traveled by horse and carriage.
• B) Automobiles became more affordable, allowing more Canadians to travel easily.
• C) Travel was restricted to the wealthy elite.
• D) Air travel became common for everyday citizens.

• B) Automobiles became more affordable, allowing more Canadians to travel easily.

400

What was a major reason why smaller Canadian radio stations struggled during the 1920s?

• A) They were unable to compete with larger, well-funded American stations that dominated the airwaves.
• B) The government regulated radio content, limiting their broadcasting opportunities.
• C) The public preferred print media over radio.
• D) Most Canadians did not own radios, limiting the audience for these stations.

• A) They were unable to compete with larger, well-funded American stations that dominated the airwaves.

500

How did the Group of Seven influence how Canadians viewed their country?

• A) They emphasized urban industrial growth in their art, making cities more popular.
• B) They portrayed the natural beauty of Canada, helping Canadians develop a stronger sense of national identity and pride.
• C) They focused on political themes, leading to a more politically active public.
• D) They ignored Canadian landscapes in favor of European-style works.

• B) They portrayed the natural beauty of Canada, helping Canadians develop a stronger sense of national identity and pride.

Missing the Roar

100

What form of racism did African Canadians face in the 1920s, particularly in Nova Scotia?

• A) They were given full citizenship rights and equal access to education.
• B) They were encouraged to immigrate to Canada due to the growing need for workers.
• C) They were segregated in schools, with separate schools for Black and White students until 1958.
• D) They faced no discrimination or racism in the workplace or public life.

• C) They were segregated in schools, with separate schools for Black and White students until 1958.

200

What was one of the main challenges women faced in the workforce during the 1920s?

• A) They had high-paying jobs in politics and industry.
• B) They were largely restricted to being wives and mothers, even if they took on other roles.
• C) Women earned as much as men for the same work.
• D) Society openly accepted women in leadership roles.

• B) They were largely restricted to being wives and mothers, even if they took on other roles.

300

Which policy did the Canadian government implement to try to assimilate Indigenous people in the 1920s?

• A) Encouraging Indigenous people to join the military
• B) Banning the use of the Canadian Indigenous languages
• C) Forcing Indigenous children into residential schools and attempting to eliminate their cultural practices
• D) Offering tax incentives to Indigenous people who adopted European lifestyles

• C) Forcing Indigenous children into residential schools and attempting to eliminate their cultural practices

400

What was the significance of the “Famous Five” in Canada’s legal history?

• A) They were the first women to serve as Canadian senators.
• B) They passed the Equal Pay Act, ensuring women received equal wages to men.
• C) They were the first female politicians elected to the House of Commons.
• D) They successfully challenged the Supreme Court's decision that women were not “persons” under Canadian law.

D) They successfully challenged the Supreme Court's decision that women were not “persons” under Canadian law.

500

How did the “Road to Self-Determination” affect Indigenous people’s rights in the 1920s?

• A) Indigenous women were forced to give up their status if they married non-Indigenous men, and their children did not Inherit Indigenous status) 
• B) Indigenous people were allowed to freely govern themselves without interference from the government. 
• C) Indigenous people successfully achieved full independence from Canada.
• D) The Canadian government recognized Indigenous people as equal citizens with full political rights.

• A) Indigenous women were forced to give up their status if they married non-Indigenous men, and their children did not inherit Indigenous status.

Regionalism

100

What is the definition of regionalism?

• A) The desire to prioritize the affairs of one’s country over regional issues.
• B) The belief that each region should become independent from the rest of the country.
• C) A concern for the affairs of one’s own region over those of the entire country.
• D) A desire to merge different regions into a single national identity.

A concern for the affairs of one’s own region over those of the entire country

200

Why did farmers feel alienated during the 1920s in Canada?

• A) They were benefiting from government subsidies that supported their growth.
• B) The National Policy of 1878 protected them from competition.
• C) They had to buy expensive Canadian-made machinery, while their products were sold in a competitive world market.
• D) They were given preferential treatment in terms of international trade.

They had to buy expensive Canadian-made machinery, while their products were sold in a competitive world market.

300

What were the main goals of the Progressive Party in the 1920s?

• A) To support the continuation of the National Policy and increase tariffs on foreign goods.
• B) To push for a new National Policy based on free trade and public ownership of railways.
• C) To encourage more British investment in Canada.
• D) To focus on protecting the interests of Canadian farmers and their businesses.

B) To push for a new National Policy based on free trade and public ownership of railways.

400

How were William Lyon Mackenzie King and Arthur Meighen different as leaders?

• A) King was a conservative, and Meighen was a liberal.
• B) King was more focused on compromise and finding middle ground, while Meighen prioritized principles over compromise.
• C) King believed in strict government control of the economy, while Meighen supported free-market policies.
• D) King preferred to focus on regional issues, while Meighen emphasized national unity.

• B) King was more focused on compromise and finding middle ground, while Meighen prioritized principles over compromise.

500

What significant act did William Lyon Mackenzie King create in response to the Progressive Party’s challenge?

• A) The Universal Health Care Act
• B) The Equal Pay Act, which aimed at ensuring gender equality in the workplace.
• C) The National Immigration Act, aimed at regulating immigration policies.
• D) The Old Age Pension Act, which acknowledged the government’s role in providing social services.
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• D) The Old Age Pension Act, which acknowledged the government’s role in providing social services.

Review

100

What was special about the 1921 federal election in Canada?

• A) It was the first time women were allowed to vote.
• B) It marked the beginning of Canada's independence from Britain.
• C) It resulted in Canada’s first minority government, with the Liberals and Progressive Party holding power.
• D) It was the first election in which the Conservative Party won a majority.

• C) It resulted in Canada’s first minority government, with the Liberals and Progressive Party holding power.

200

What event marked the collapse of the New York Stock Exchange in 1929?

• A) The Wall Street Crisis.
• B) The Great Depression Crisis.
• C) Black Tuesday, on October 29, 1929.
• D) The start of World War II.

• C) Black Tuesday, on October 29, 1929.

300

Why didn’t the Conservatives win the election in 1921?

• A) The Conservative Party's policies were too progressive for the Canadian public.
• B) Arthur Meighen’s involvement in conscription and his handling of the Winnipeg General Strike alienated certain groups.
• C) The Conservative Party failed to present a unified platform.
• D) The public preferred the economic policies of the Progressive Party over the Conservatives.

• B) Arthur Meighen’s involvement in conscription and his handling of the Winnipeg General Strike alienated certain groups.

400

Which of the following events contributed to Canada's growing independence from Britain?

• A) The Canadian government’s refusal to send troops to Turkey during the Chanak Crisis.
• B) The Canadian military’s participation in World War I under British command.
• C) Canada’s decision to join the British Commonwealth.
• D) The British government’s direct control over Canadian foreign policy.

• A) The Canadian government’s refusal to send troops to Turkey during the Chanak Crisis.

500

What is the main difference between Primary and Secondary Industries?

• A) Primary industries involve manufacturing goods from raw materials, while secondary industries involve the extraction of raw materials.
• B) Primary industries involve the extraction and sale of raw materials, while secondary industries involve producing goods from those materials.
• C) Primary industries are only agricultural, while secondary industries are focused on services.
• D) Both terms refer to the same types of industries.

• B) Primary industries involve the extraction and sale of raw materials, while secondary industries involve producing goods from those materials.