Unit 1
What year did World War I begin?
It began in 1914
What was the exact date Japan attacked Pearl Harbour, a US Naval base in Hawaii?
Japan attacked Pearl Harbour on December 7th, 1941
Fill in the blank: The CRTC has a Canadian content rule requiring that at least __% of broadcasts (radio and tv) are of Canadian origin.
Answer: 60%
What was the Assembly of First Nations called in 1969?
They were called the National Indian Brotherhood
Over how many flag designs were submitted for confederation by Canadians across the country?
Over 5000 designs were submitted
What year was the Hudson Bay Company established?
It was established in 1670
What was the Dust Bowl?
The Dust Bowl was a grasshopper infestation, which led to low wages, which overall contributed to many Canadians (farmers) starving
What were the two teams involved in the Summit Series?
The Summit Series was Canada vs. USSR
What year did Canada join the United States in a Free Trade Agreement?
In 1988
What does NAFTA stand for?
It stands for North American Free Trade Agreement
Who became the Prime Minister of Canada in 1921?
The Prime Minister of Canada in 1921 was Mackenzie King
Who was the Conservative Prime Minister from 1930 to 1935?
R.B Bennett
By 1975, what did Trudeau introduce?
Trudeau introduced wage and price controls
What are the three main methods of trade protectionism?
- Tariffs
- Quotas
- Subsidies
What month and year did Britain declare war on Germany?
Britain declared war on Germany in September 1914
What year was the Red River Resistance (Metis vs. White Settlers)?
It happened in 1969
What is the exact day on Black Thursday?
Black Thursday happened on October 24th 1929
What month and year was the current flag for Canada chosen?
It was chosen in December in the year 1964
Fill in the blank: The _____ ______ refers to the time period, primarily throughout the 1960s when Indigenous children were taken or “scooped away” from their birth families and communities
Answer: Sixties Scoop
How many Canadians died due to the Spanish Flu?
50,000 Canadians were killed due to the Spanish Flu... this is almost equal to the number of Canadian deaths caused by the Great War
What are the 6 propaganda techniques?
Bandwagon, card stacking, glittering generalities, pinpointing the enemy, plain folks, and testimonials.
What are the three things Bennett's New Deal included?
- Unemployment insurance
- Old age pensions
- Aid to Labour Unions
During thr quiet revolution, what was the terrorist group called that launched a campaign of terror in Quebec?
They were called the Front de liberation du Quebec
What are two things proposed on the White Paper?
- Eliminate Indian status
- Dissolve the Department of Indian Affairs within five years
- Abolish the Indian Act
- Abolish reserve lands and convert to private property
- Transfer responsibility for Indian affairs from the federal government to the provinces
- Terminate treaties
What did the King of England issue in 1763?
The King of England issued the Royal Proclamation of 1763