WWI
What were the two sides of WWI?
- Allied Powers
- Central Powers
How did culture in Canada shift in the 1920s?
New affordable tech
Cars
Radio
Pop culture
Jazz music
Women's have more freedom
Define the "Great Depression"
A global downturn of the economy during the 1930s
Define segregation
The separation of races in society
Define segeration?
The separation of races in society
Name two countries on each side of WWI
1.English Empire, USA, France, Russia, Italy
2.Germany, Austro-hungarian, and the Ottoman Empire
How did WWI effect the borders of many European countries?
Many new countries such as Poland are formed and many countries are dissolved such as the Ottomans.
Why did the GD start? Give 2 reasons.
Banks were giving out loans people couldn’t give back
Run on the banks
Drought destroying crops
Define residential schools. What was their goal?
Schools for native americans to change their culture and religion
Who administers most of the Residential schools?
The Catholic Church
How did WWI effect Canada?
- Canada see's itself as its own country
- Economic boom in Europe and North America
How did the Canadian government react to a large amount of Chinese immigrants?
Canada sets a limit on Chinese immigrants
How did the Run on The Banks effect banks investments?
Banks no longer had money to invest therefore this caused many banks to close
Define "Run on the Banks"
People take all of their money out of the bank out of fear
Why did many Russian Jews attempt to flee Russia?
Russia Jews are attacked by Stalin's new communist government
Why did the League of Nations fail? How did it relate to Canada?
Varied answers
How did WWI effect the Canadian economy?
New factories from the war-effort are converted to make consumer goods
How did the GD end?
True end to the GD begins at the start of WWII
War employs many young men
Also creates new industrial jobs for war-effort
Define Keynesian Economics
Government have to spend money to keep people employed. Government should have a hand in the economy
How did RB Bennet's claim the GD would be fixed?
The free market will correct itself
How did M.A.I.N cause WWI?
- Militarism
- Alliances
- Imperialism
- Nationalism
What does Canada export during the 1920s?
Canada exports timber, grains, ores, oil, and other natural resources
How did Mackenzie King attempt to solve the GD?
Mackenzie creates the New-deal program
Creates government agencies for jobs
Creates a minimum wage
Pension benefits
Define the Treaty of Versaille
Peace treaty after WWI
How did the treaty of Versaille effect Germany?
- Loses 13% of land and 12% of population
- Must pay for the war
- Only can have a small defensive military