Immigration and Discrimination in Canada in the 20th century
What is Chinese Humiliation Day?
Chinese Humiliation Day is the day the Chinese Immigration Act was implemented which banned Chinese immigration for 24 years.
What law states that women were not considered as “person” and cannot vote in Canada?
The constitution act 1861 or the British North America Act.
What is trench foot?
Trench foot is a condition that affected soldiers when they were exposed to wet, cold, and unsanitary condition which led to amputation.
What was sold to raise money for Canada's war efforts?
Victory Bonds
Who was the Prime Minister of Canada during most of World War I and played a key role in the country's war effort?
Robert Bordon
What is a head tax and which immigrants have to pay a head tax to immigrate to Canada?
A head tax is a fee that was charged to Chinese immigrants in Canada, aimed at limiting their immigration.
What year were women given the rights to vote?
In the year 1918, parliament removed the gender barrier and granted women the right to vote.
In the second battle of Ypres, what did Germans use as a weapon?
Chlorine gas was used by Germans in the second battle of Ypres.
Why were people called enemy aliens during WWI?
Immigrants from enemy countries in WWI were deemed enemy aliens because people feared the immigrants were spies which created discrimination against these communities.
This British general is best known for commanding the Canadian Corps at the Battle of Vimy Ridge in 1917.
Arthur Currie
Who were the Bernardo Children, and why did they immigrate from Britain to Canada?
The Bernardo Children are British children that immigrated to Canada to leave the overcrowded and in-poverty British cities.
How did WWI impact women's suffrage movement?
WWI increased the movement since women took over the jobs that were vacated by men when they were at work.
How many battles took place at Ypres?
A total of 4 battles were fought in the Belgium city Ypres. The battles were First battle of Ypres, Second Battle of Ypres, Battle of Passchendaele, and Battle of the Lys.
What was there a food shortage in the Homefront?
Canada had to supply their own troops and other allies with food. Many men who worked in the farms were conscripted to war which led to a shortage of harvest.
They was a prominent Canadian suffragist and activist who worked for women's rights and played a key role in the women's movement during the war.
Nellie McClung
How did poor sanitation contribute to the spread of the Spanish Flu among communities?
Spanish Flu spread among communities because of overcrowded communities which led to the flu easily spreading from person to person. Other ways were contaminated food and water sources, poor hygiene, increase of pests, and unsanitary environments.
Which Canadian province was the first to grant women the right to vote, and in what year did this occur?
Manitoba was the first province to grant women the right to vote in 1916
How did Canadian soldiers contribute to significant battles on the Western Front, such as Vimy Ridge, and what impact did these battles have on Canada’s national identity?
Canada's success at Vimy Ridge boosted national pride and defined Canada’s independent identity on battlefields.
How did the demand for labor during World War I lead to tensions and strikes among workers seeking better wages and working conditions?
The increase of the demand for labor led to tensions and strikes, workers wanted better wages and working conditions. The war caused inflation and rising costs of living, leading to demands for higher pay and improved labor rights.
They were the leader of the Canadian Labor Party and played a significant role in advocating for workers' rights and fair treatment of returning soldiers post-war?
J.S. Woodsworth
What impact did the Komagata Maru incident have on South Asian communities in Canada, and how did it present the racial biases in Canadian immigration policy?
The Komagata Maru incident showed the racial biases in Canadian immigration policy when South Asian immigrants were denied entry. The Komagata Maru incident brought the South Asians communities together to fight for fair treatment and showed the unfair practices of the immigration system.
Who were the 5 key leaders in the Canadian women’s suffrage movement?
The key leaders were Nellie McClung, Emily Murphy, Louise McKinney, Henrietta Muir Edwards, and Irene Parlby.
What were the conditions and challenges faced by Canadian soldiers in the trenches during World War I, and how did these experiences shape the Canadian military’s reputation on the international stage?
Soldiers faced harsh trench conditions such as flooded trenches that caused trench foot, poor sanitation that spread diseases, and pests like rats and lice which proved Canada's resilience, earning them respect and their allies saw them as highly skilled and effective fighters.
What role did organizations, like the Red Cross play on the Canadian home front, and how did they support soldiers overseas?
Organizations like the Red Cross sent medical supplies, clothing, and packages to soldiers in WWI. These organizations also raised money to help war victims and soldier's families.
This Canadian politician and military officer served as Minister of Militia and Defense during World War I, overseeing the Canadian military's expansion.
Sam Hughes