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Politics/ Economics
International Affairs
Role of Women
Prosperity
100
What was the name of the strike that happened after World War 1?
Winnipeg General Strike
100
How did World War 1 impact the nationhood of Canadians?
It helped Canada prove to Britain that our country is an independent country.
100

What was the name given to "liberal" women in the 1920s who partied a lot.

Flappers.

100
What were three major inventions in the 1920s?
Telephone, radio, cars, and trucks.
200
What was the name of the epidemic that rampaged through the world after WW1? How many people did it kill worldwide

The Spanish Flu killed over 21 million people around the world

200

How did the Treaty of Versailles affect Canada?

It helped Canada gain a seat at the New League of Nations and become independent.

200

In what year did Canadian women gain the right to vote?

1918

200
How did the telephone impact Canadian lives?
It gave people better chances to communicate with family and friends.
300

What is the name of Canada's prime minister as of the 1921 election?

William Lyon Mackenzie King

300

What was the name of the people who snuck alcohol across the US-Canada boarder?

Rum-runners

300

What was the name of the group of women who advocated for the "Persons Case"

The Famous 5

300

What was the impact of credit cards on the lives of Canadians?

It provided them with more purchasing power which raised the demand for products which created more jobs and ultimately more debt for Candians.

400
Name one industry that affected Canada to have an economic boom.
Automobile industry, mining industry, and pulp and paper industry.
400

Who was pro-prohibition? Why? Which province was against it?

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400

Name one thing that the Persons Case gained for women.

Women were known as persons in the BNA Act. They could be appointed to the Senate.

400

How did the assembly line change the lives of Canadians?

It sped up the production of vehicles, allowing prices to decrease, which allowed for demand to shoot up and provide more Canadians with access to personal vehicles.

500
What was the name of the new national political party that was successful in the 1921 federal election? It was created by the United Farmers.
The Progressive party
500

What was the major international affair of 1922? Explain.

It was the Chanak Crisis. When Britain was attacked by Turkey, and Britain asked Canada to send troops to help. But Canada showed Britain just how independent they are by stating that they will not send troops until Parliament approves.

500

What was the name of the dance that was considered too provocative? How does this dance represent society in the 1920s?

The shimmy. It represents the liberal ideals and lifestyles of Canadians after WW1

500

What is the word used to describe the acquisition of goods and services beyond those necessary for survival 

Consumerism