The Depression

political parties/ organizations

100

the PM during the worst of the depression was A. Meighen B. King C. Bennett D. Borden

c

200

They Regina Riot of 1935 was A. Planned by the federal government B. Part of C.C.F philosophy C. An Interruption of the “On to Ottawa” march D. An approved Dominion Day celebration

C

300

William Aberhart claimed that the depression was the work of the political party. a. A large corporation who were maximizing their profits b. Bankers who manipulated the world economy c. Governments who did not introduce substantial relief programs in time d. Communists who were determined to take over NA.

B

Policy

100

Adolf Hitler practiced what policy

dictates of Lenins communism

200

the statue of Westminster passed in 1931 did what to Canada

made Canada independent in international affairs

300

what did Bennett do to improve Canadas economy? Did it work?

his government gave provinces $20 million for work- creation programs, economy didn’t improve

Events

100

did the crash of stock during the 1920s cause the depression?

no, it did not cause the depression directly, several factors were to blame

200

the government claimed that the riots in Regina on Dominion day 1935 were what? a. a rabble of unemployed people who had no intentions of doing a day’s work b. organized by a dissident minority c. a communist plot to overthrow the government d. a group of fascists who wanted to destroy the city

C

300

why many Canadians bought stocks on margin during 1920s what was the result of it?

they hope that they could make a quick profit when prices went up. Buying on margin was a major cause of the depression (answer may vary)

Peoples Lives

100

in his New Deal Richard Bennett promised to do all but one of the following: A. Universal Medicare B. A minimum wage laws C. A trade commission to stop price fixing D. Unemployment insurance

a

200

: in the 1930s to be eligible for government assistance, people living in the cities had to prove: a. That they couldn’t pay rent b. Theory electricity was cut off c. They had lived in the city for a certain period d. All the above

D

300

What was it liking to be living in Canada during the great depression? How were various religions affected by the downturn of the economy? What coping strategies did people use to survive in these hard times?

increased unemployment, people live near starvation, malnutrition. People lost jobs/homes/farms/businesses. No organized uniform system of relief. Severe wear prices. Small businesses suffer the most. Movies/radio/shows/songs increased protection ad development of Canadian culture

Critical Thinking

100

what was the most important factor ending the depression?

oneset of WWII

200

what was an important outcome of the depression?

the growth of the labour movement

300

One benefit of the depression was a. An increase in the number of unemployed b. More people went to secondary and post secondary so education standards improved c. Factories that clasped were unproductive and placed with modern facilities d. Many people got to explore Canada from coast to coast

b