Canadian Government
How often are federal/provincial elections held?
Every 4 years
What is the Triple Entente?
France, Britain, Russia
What is the cause of the Great Depression?
Stock Market Crash
Who are fascist dictators? (list at least 2)
Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, Joseph Stalin, Francisco France
What year did women get the right to vote?
1918
What is the Governor General?
Ceremonial representative of the monarch (King Charles)
When was the World War I Armistice signed?
November 11th, 1918
What was the main purpose of the League of Nations?
Foster international cooperation and prevent wars
What is the name of Canada’s national public broadcaster?
CBC/Radio-Canada
Which Canadian city is famous for its annual Stampede?
Calgary
What is a majority government in the Canadian political system?
A government with more than 50% of the total seats
What event is widely considered the spark that started WWI?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The ‘On-to-Ottawa Trek’ was a protest against what?
Unemployment relief camps
What year did World War II start?
1939
What does the term “reconciliation” refer to in the context of Indigenous relations in Canada?
Healing and restoring relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws in Canada?
Legislative Branch
What was the "goal" of the Residential School System in Canadian history?
It was a system to assimilate Indigenous children
What treaty blamed Germany for the outbreak of World War I?
Treaty of Versailles
What beach was Canada responsible for in the D-Day invasion?
Juno Beach
What significant event did Canada celebrate in 1967?
Centennial of Confederation
What is the role of the judicial branch?
To interpret and apply the law
What illegal weapon was used at the Battle of Ypres?
Chlorine Gas
What economic policy did many countries adopt during the Great Depression to protect domestic industries by raising tariffs on imported goods?
Protectionism
Who was the first female aeronautical engineer in Canada and responsible for producing hurricane fighter jets?
Elsie MacGill
Which Canadian province is officially bilingual?
New Brunswick