Indigenous Peoples
What was the Canadian governments reason for signing treaties with the First Nations?
Open up land for settlement in a peaceful manner
The Treaty of Versailles ended WW1, name 3 stipulations of the treaty
reparations, blame, territory loss, minimal military
Why was it called the Cold war and how was it fought?
No actual fighting between superpowers, spies, proxy wars, and arms races
This was passed by Parliament which guaranteed certain rights to Canadians but was not part of Constitution
Bill of Rights
What were the main reasons for start of the Winnipeg General Strike?
better wages, better work conditions, right to collective bargain
What was the purpose of the Residential School system?
Assimilate children into Canadian society in an effort to destroy their culture
This group was put into internment camps after the attack on Pearl Harbor
Japanese Canadians
What was the Cuban Missiles Crisis? What was Canada's role?
USSR attempt to place nukes in Cuba, Acted as middle power
Describe what the Quiet Revolution was
Quebec governments push towards progressive policies
Describe the Persons Case
Court case involving women not being considered legal persons under the law, eventual recognition as persons
What is the difference between a comprehensive land claim and a specific land claim?
Did not sign treaty and believe have rights to land, vs have treaties but believe treaty obligations not fufilled
After the success of the Normandy invasions, Canada led the efforts to liberate this European Nations
Netherlands
What was the purpose behind the creation of NATO? What is article 5?
Stop soviet expansion, attack on one member means an attack on all
This party was was founded in Quebec with the goal of attaining sovereignty for Quebec
Parti Quebecois
Define Black Tuesday
Day in October 1929 when stock values plummeted, early cause of Depression
What was the white paper?
What were 4 main causes of WW1 and final immediate cause?
Nationalism, militarism, alliances, imperialism, assassination of Franz Ferdinand
This was started after Iraq used the excuse of Kuwait stealing their oil as justiication for invading them
Gulf War
Why did Trudeau implement the War Measures Act during the October Crisis?
Deal with terrorist FLQ group, restore order to Quebec
What was the National Policy?
Build a railroad, promote western immigration, protect manufacturing using tariffs
The Indian Act was created to put all laws pertaining to Indigenous peoples into one Act, name 5 clauses of the Act
Wards, defined status, schools, banning of ceremonies, indian agents, etc.
Name 5 groups targeted by the Nazis for extermination
Gypsies, Slavs, LGBTQ, people with mental or physical disabilities, Jews, Communists
Consent, impartiality, Self-Defence
Name 5 rights or freedoms in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
This was drafted as a first attempt to persuade Quebec to sign the Constitution. Was ultimately defeated by Manitoba MLA Elijah Harper
Meech Lake Accord