Settlement, Immigration, & Colonialism
What was a common experience for South Asian, East Asian, and Black immigrants in Canada during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
Faced significant discrimination and restrictive immigration policies
What was the primary reason Canada entered World War I?
It was part of the British Empire
What is the practice of requiring separate services for people of color or minorities called?
Segregation
What event sparked the beginning of WWII?
The invasion of Poland
What did Igor Gouzenko reveal?
That spies were operating in several levels of the US and Canadian governments
What was a common experience for Indigenous children who attended residential schools?
Were often forbidden to speak their own languages and practice their traditions
Canada was a part of this WWI alliance
Triple Entente
What was one of the primary goals of the labour activism movements in Canada during the 20th century?
Shorter workdays, better working conditions, and higher wages
How did WW2 impact the Canadian economy?
Stimulated industrial growth, creating jobs in manufacturing and resource industries
What role did Canada play in the Korean War (1950-1953) and Vietnam War (1955-1975)?
Canada sent troops as part of a United Nations mission to support South Korea and Vietnam
Clifford Sifton’s List of “Desired” Immigrants were
Western & Eastern Europeans
Which significant battle is often considered a defining moment for Canada in World War I?
Battle of Vimy Ridge
Civil rights are about
Achieving political and social equality and freedom
What was the significance of the Battle of the Atlantic for Canada?
Was the longest continuous military campaign involving Canadian forces
How many planes were hijacked on 9/11?
4
Why was the "Continuous Journey" regulation introduced by the Canadian government?
Limit immigration from non-European countries, particularly India
Why was conscription introduced in Canada during World War I?
Replace soldiers lost in combat
What was the purpose of the Royal Commission on the Status of Women in Canada (1967)?
Investigate gender inequality and recommend reforms
What was the major contribution of Canada’s Merchant Navy during World War II?
Delivering vital supplies, including food and ammunition, across the Atlantic to Allied forces
The “OUI” or “YES” side of the two Quebec referendums represented
Separatism
How did the settlement of immigrants in Western Canada impact Indigenous peoples?
Led to the displacement of many Indigenous communities and the loss of their traditional lands
What was the significance of the Treaty of Versailles for Canada after World War I?
Officially ended the war, and Canada signed it as an independent nation
The Gay Purge was carried out mostly because...
Fear of potential blackmail from Canada’s enemies
What role did women play on the Canadian home front during World War II?
They worked in munitions factories and served in auxiliary military roles
What was the main issue of the Canadian flag debate in the 1960s?
Whether Canada should adopt a flag without British symbols