Politics and Political Changes
Social Welfare
Causes of the Depression
Consequences of a Poor Economy
100
William Lyon Mackenzie King
Who was the Prime Minister during the beginning of the 1930s?
100
The Social Credit Party and the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation.
Who were the new political parties that surfaced during the Depression?
100
The Stock Market crash, protectionism, and overproduction.
What were the main causes of the Depression?
100
They lost their jobs and possessions.
What happened to many Canadian citizens during the depression?
200
R. B. Bennett of the Conservative Party.
Who was elected after William Lyon Mackenzie King was voted out of power in 1930?
200
Poor citizens, the Social Credit Party, and the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation.
Who mainly supported social welfare programs?
200
Black Tuesday - October 29th, 1929.
On what date did the Stock Market crash?
200
Many young men packed up and left home to 'ride the rods.' This meant that they would jump on trains and ride them from town to town, looking for work. This was generally ineffective, as there was simply no work to be found. People also established small town-like settlements called 'jungles.' These were dirty, and most people didn't stay long. When the government set up relief camps, many single young men tried them, as well.
What were the solutions that most people tried during the Depression?
300
1933
When was Hitler appointed into power?
300
Social welfare programs were not very widely accepted by the federal government. Both King and Bennett were against 'handouts,' and the federal government did little to help the average, poor citizen.
What was the typical attitude towards social welfare programs by the federal government during the Depression?
300
Many people went bankrupt or lost large sums of money; many people could not afford payments on previously purchased items and lost their possessions.
How did the Stock Market crash contribute to the Depression?
500
They discovered that unemployment was a national problem and should therefore be dealt with by the federal government.
What conclusion did the National Employment Commission come to after doing their report?
500
Men in work camps were dissatisfied with the conditions there and the lack of action on the part of the federal government. They intended to make their way to Ottawa to make their opinions known to the Prime Minister himself.
What were the reasons for the On-To-Ottawa Trek?
500
Companies and farms were producing more products than the population could ever hope to use; the demand for the products fell, and the price followed suit. Sellers could no longer sell enough product to make enough money to stay in business. Many farms, in particular, were hit hard.
How did overproduction contribute to the Depression?
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