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100
Why did R.B Bennett think he could win the 1930 election?
R.B Bennett thought he could win the 1930 election because his fortuneteller told him he would.
100
What food preserving technology was abundant in many of the manufacturing factories?
Fridges. Because of the high supply and low demand, companies became bankrupt due to the abundance of the fridges.
100
To whom would people write to in financial aid when purchasing apparel?
R.B Bennett. After receiving these letters, he would personally answer and send the appropriate amount of money with it.
100
The Prairies were impacted the most by The Great Depression. True or False? Explain.
True. The Prairies were hit the hardest because of drought and natural disasters. The lives of people who lived there, depended on agriculture. After the sandstorm, everything they depended on was destroyed.
100
What percentage of Canada's Gross National Income came from exports? 12% 33% 56% 75%
33%
200
Why did R.B Bennett think that the stock market crash was not a serious problem?
R.B Bennett thought that the stock market crash would only be temporary.
200
What revolutionary disaster lead to the advancement of helium based blimps?
Hindenburg. This hydrogen filled balloon began to leak hydrogen in its flight in 1937, and caught on fire and exploded eventually. This led to the discovery of using the non-explosive gas helium instead.
200
What is an example of an everyday item in the house that was used for making clothes?
Flour sacks, or cloth. These items were used for clothes and apparel immediately after their purpose was served.
200
Why did young men leave their homes before they turned 16?
A family's relief was cut when a child turned 16. These young men left home to reduce the burden on their families.
200
What were Bennett Buggies?
Bennett Buggies were cars that were pulled by horses.
300
What were three of R.B Bennett's promises he made to the public?
R.B Bennett promised to lower tariffs, fix the problem of unemployment, and provide relief for the unemployed and their families.
300
Which popular religious symbol preached on the radio starting in 1933?
“The Radio Priest”, Charles Coughlin’s, managed to gather 30-45 million listeners during his sermon during these economic struggles.
300
Complete this sentence: Most clothes in that era were made from natural fabrics like _________ and __________, because the synthetic fabrics we know today didn't exist in the thirties.
Cotton, Wool.
300
Why did many farmers abandon their farms to look for jobs?
Farmers who stayed on their farms were not considered unemployed. Therefore, they would not receive relief. Also, many farmers did not think it was worth it to keep working on their farms.
300
What was included with the Relief?
Food vouchers.
400
Who refused to help any province run by the opposing party?
Mackenzie King.
400
Give an example of an invention during the great depression.
Electric dry razor Car Radio The Laundromat Xerography
400
What clothing technology replaced buttons in the turn of the decade?
Zippers. Buttons were unreliable, and could rip off easily, and zippers were more durable.
400
Over 200,000 people lost their homes in the start of the depression. True or False?
True.
400
The economy of Canada was the worst affected in the world.
The economy of Canada was the second worst affected in the world. The economy of U.S was more greatly affected as it lost $30 billion dollars in the first week.
500
Was R.B Bennett re-elected? Explain.
R.B Bennett was not re-elected because his actions were simply not enough. The public was not satisfied. He promised more than he could achieve.
500
This form of technology was the only one that prospered during the great depression.
Radio. http://bhc3.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/consumption-spreads-faster-today.png
500
Give one valid reason why shoes where considered a luxury.
Too expensive. Supply was low due to closure of manufacturers. Leather essential for footwear was very scarce.
500
What was the event that pulled Canada out of The Great Depression?
WWII.
500
Why did the beginning of WWII pull Canada out of the depression?
Since a war was about to begin, the economy was back in business. Products were back in demand and Canada was released from The Great Depression.
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