the great drought
what was one challenge during the great drought when it came to soil?
the dry soil was blown away and there was nowhere for the plants to grow
Which group of people had an especially hard time during the great depression?
single men - they did not receive government support and often ended up homeless
What was one of the reasons Edmonton became the capital city and how was it an opportunity?
it had a long-standing trading post and was the gateway to the north. It attracted more people to move there with more business, which was good for growth
what was one opportunity that came out of the drought related to farming?
new dry-farming techniques (like prevention of erosion through shelterbelts, strip farming, contour farming)
what did the government do during the great depression to help people?
relief act - assist with unemployment and small amounts of money
before Alberta became a province, money from resources went to the Canadian government in Ottawa- was that a challenge or opportunity? How?
challenge- unfair that Ottawa decided how to spend money made in Alberta
what was one opportunity that came out of the drought related to water?
new techniques to preserve water (like reservoirs and irrigation techniques)
What was a challenge for children during the great depression?
hard, often dangerous jobs for very little money
when it became a new province, the federal government provided regular funding and income from local resources stayed in the province. How was that a CHALLENGE?
when the money was gone, it would be difficult to ask more
What did the Canadian government do to help farmers during the great drought?
creation of Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Act to assist farmers
how did many churches and charities help out during the great depression?
soup kitchen and shelters
when it became a new province, the federal government provided regular funding and income from local resources stayed in the province. How was that a OPPORTUNITY?
Alberta had greater control over how to spend their money
When was the great drought?
1929 -1939
When was the great depression?
started on Black Friday (October 29, 1929), lasted for ca 10 years
what was one of the main economies in New Alberta?
Wheat/aggriculture