It’s Giving… MANIA
What event in June 1914 is widely considered the spark that triggered WWI?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary.
What was a flapper known for in terms of fashion OR behaviour? (Name one.)
Flappers were known for short dresses, bobbed hair, dancing, rejecting traditional norms, or pushing social boundaries. (Any one.)
What is buying on margin?
Buying stocks with borrowed money.
What is the Statute of Westminster (what year was it)?
Law granting Canada full control over its foreign affairs. 1931
What is Nazism?
A fascist ideology in Germany based on nationalism, racism, and dictatorship.
What were “Blind Pigs” during Prohibition?
Blind Pigs = illegal bars/speakeasies that secretly served alcohol
Name one reason alliances made WWI more likely.
Alliances created a chain reaction: if one nation went to war, allied nations were pulled in automatically.
Name one new technology of the 1920s and its basic use.
Automobile, radio, film/talkies, aviation. (Any one + its function.)
What was Black Tuesday?
The stock market crash on October 29, 1929.
What was the Chanak Crisis, and what did Canada decide to do?
Britain asked its dominions for military support against Turkey; Canada did not automatically send troops and insisted Parliament decide — showing new independence.
What is one failure of the League of Nations?
No military force, U.S. not a member, slow decision-making, no enforcement pow
Define Fascism and compare it to Nazism.
Fascism (definition):
A far-right political ideology that emphasizes extreme nationalism, obedience to a strong dictator, suppression of opposition, and control of society for the goals of the state. Originated with Mussolini in Italy.
Nazism (comparison):
Nazism is a form of fascism found in Germany under Hitler but includes racist ideology, especially antisemitism, and a belief in “Aryan racial superiority.”
Name three hardships soldiers faced in the trenches (NOT including weapons).
Any three of:
Rats and lice
Mud and flooding
Disease (trench foot, dysentery)
Constant fear of artillery
Poor sanitation
Sleep deprivation
Rotting bodies nearby
Give three ways daily life in the 1920s changed because of new tech or culture.
Examples:
More entertainment (movies, radio)
Increased mobility (cars)
Consumer culture
Urbanization
Changing fashion
New music (jazz)
Name three groups heavily affected by the Great Depression and explain briefly why.
Farmers (drought, Dust Bowl)
Unemployed workers
Prairie families
Urban poor
Immigrants
Single men in relief camps
Name three ways Canada increased its international reputation between WWI and WWII.
Any three of:
Strong performance at Vimy Ridge and other WWI battles
Role in the Paris Peace Conference
Membership in the League of Nations
Humanitarian contributions (e.g., postwar reconstruction)
Growth in trade with the United States
Cultural influence (radio, film, aviation achievements)
Give three causes of WWII.
Treaty of Versailles, Great Depression, militarism, aggressive dictators, weakness of League.
Identify and explain three of the following:
Bennett Buggy, Communism, Dust Bowl, Rum-Running, War Guilt Clause.
Bennett Buggy: cars pulled by horses
Bootlegging: illegal alcohol trade
Dust Bowl: severe drought & storms
Rum-running: smuggling alcohol
War Guilt Clause: Article 231 blaming Germany
(Any 3 with explanation.)
Explain why the Ross Rifle was controversial AND how it affected soldiers.
It jammed easily, was unreliable, and dangerous → soldiers hated it; lowered morale and effectiveness.
What legal question did the Persons Case try to answer?
Whether women were legally considered “persons” under Canadian law and therefore eligible for Senate appointment.
Why were Relief Camps controversial?
Poor conditions, low pay, isolation, military-style discipline.
How did the Halibut Treaty demonstrate independence?
Canada negotiated and signed the treaty without Britain → major autonomy milestone.
Explain how the Treaty of Versailles contributed to the rise of Hitler.
Harsh reparations → economic crisis → resentment → Hitler’s rise.
Explain the significance of the Christie Pitts Riot.
Exposed rising antisemitism in Canada, mirroring similar extremist ideologies growing in Europe in the 1930s.
Showed tensions between immigrant communities and groups promoting fascist or racist views, like the Swastika Club.
Demonstrated that minority groups were willing to defend themselves, leading to hours of street fighting.
Pushed Toronto officials and the public to confront discrimination, influencing later anti-hate policies and social awareness.
Highlighted that Canada was not immune to global political and racial tensions during the Depression era.
Compare the significance of Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele to Canada’s identity.
Vimy Ridge: symbol of Canadian unity and success, coordinated leadership (Currie), national pride.
Passchendaele: extreme mud, heavy casualties but demonstrated perseverance and contribution.
Comparison: both built Canada’s identity as a strong, capable nation.
Explain how immigration policies in the 1920s were discriminatory AND give one example.
Policies targeted specific groups as undesirable → ex. Chinese Immigration Act (1923) banned almost all Chinese immigration.
How did the On-to-Ottawa Trek and Regina Riot show growing frustration with the government?
Depression context: Mass unemployment; poor conditions in government-run relief camps.
On-to-Ottawa Trek: Workers protested unfair camp conditions; cross-country movement showed national dissatisfaction.
Public support: Crowds gathered in each city—frustration was widespread, not isolated.
Government response: Bennett refused negotiation; seen as out of touch and unsympathetic.
Regina Riot: Government’s attempt to stop the Trek and arrest leaders sparked violence; public anger erupted.
Overall impact: Events revealed rising resentment toward a government viewed as authoritarian, unresponsive, and failing to help suffering Canadians.
Why was the Chanak Crisis an important shift in foreign policy?
Canada refused automatic support for Britain in a conflict, choosing its own response.
Why was Canada called the “aerodrome of democracy”?
Canada trained thousands of Allied pilots through the BCATP — major contribution.
Compare consumerism and urbanization in the 1920s and how they shaped Canadian identity.
Consumerism = increased buying culture.
Urbanization = growth of cities.
Both reshaped Canadian identity through modern lifestyles.
How did the War Measures Act limit civil liberties AND why did the government justify it? (Two-part explanation)
Rights restricted (censorship, arrests, internment of “enemy aliens”).
Gov’t justification: wartime security and preventing sabotage.
Describe two major effects of the Spanish Flu AND explain why it spread so rapidly after WWI.
Effects: high death toll, fear, hospitals overwhelmed, orphaned children, school closures.
Rapid spread: soldiers returning home, crowded cities, weakened immune systems after war.
Compare King and Bennett’s economic responses — who did what, and why did people react differently to them?
King: minimal intervention (“wait-and-see”).
Bennett: tariffs, work camps, later “New Deal” promises.
Reaction: Canadians felt Bennett was out of touch; King seen as more moderate.
Explain how Canada’s relationship with the United States grew during the interwar period.
Increased trade, investment, cultural influence (film, music), consumer goods, tourism.
Explain why Canadians enlisted AND describe how Indigenous soldiers contributed.
Why enlisted: patriotism, adventure, steady pay, allied support.
Indigenous soldiers: high enlistment rates, skilled trackers, faced racism at home.
Describe the cause → effect relationship between drought on the Prairies and the Dust Bowl, AND why this mattered for the national economy.
Cause → drought & poor farming → Effect → Dust Bowl → Significance → agricultural collapse harmed entire economy.
To what extent was WWI a turning point for Canada’s military, political, and social identity? Use at least three pieces of evidence (e.g., battles, home front, women’s roles).
(long answer): Should reference:
Military achievements (CEF, Vimy)
Political autonomy (War Measures Act, conscription crisis as tension with Britain)
Social changes (women in workforce, new industries)
Conclusion: WWI shifted Canada toward nationhood.
To what extent did the 1920s represent progress for ALL Canadians? Consider women, immigrants, technology, culture, and inequality.
Should discuss progress (women’s rights, tech, pop culture) vs inequality (immigrants, racism, economic divides).
Identify the most significant cause OR effect of the Great Depression in Canada and defend your argument with specific historical evidence.
Could argue for:
Causes: overproduction, speculation, U.S. dependence
Effects: mass unemployment, political change, new federal responsibilities
Must defend with evidence.
Evaluate how WWI and the interwar years together transformed Canada from a British colony to a more independent nation.
Must tie WWI experience + interwar decisions to increasing independence from Britain.
Which factor most explains why the world entered WWII—economic depression, failed diplomacy, or aggressive dictatorships? Argue your position using evidence.
Must choose one factor (economic, diplomatic failure, dictators) and argue with evidence.
Choose any TWO definition terms and show how they connect across time (e.g., War Measures Act + Internment Camps; Vimy Ridge + Autonomy; Consumerism + Great Depression).(FINAL JEOPARDY)
See Teacher sheet for answer details