Society and Culture
What period influenced early 1900s Canadian morals and manners, emphasizing strict societal roles?
The Victorian Era
Who was Canada’s first French-Canadian Prime Minister, and what was his vision for Canada?
Wilfrid Laurier; he saw Canada as a strong, independent nation within the British Empire
What war highlighted Canada’s dependence on Britain and ignited debates over its foreign policy?
The Boer War
What industry saw exponential growth in Yukon and British Columbia due to mineral discoveries?
Mining
What social movement aimed to outlaw alcohol consumption due to its perceived moral and social harm?
Prohibition
What were two professional fields dominated by women due to societal stereotypes, and why?
Nursing and teaching; viewed as extensions of women’s "nurturing" roles
Henri Bourassa strongly opposed what British-led war, arguing it was not in Canada’s best interest?
Boer War
Why was control of the Lynn Canal critical during the Klondike Gold Rush?
It provided the main access route to the Yukon’s goldfields.
How did hydroelectric power transform industrial production in the early 1900s?
It enabled mass mechanization, boosting manufacturing efficiency and urban growth.
What was the core argument of suffragists in pushing for women's voting rights?
Women deserved equal political representation and could influence moral governance
What organization pushed for prohibition and played a role in early feminist movements?
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union - WCTU
What was a major argument used by nationalists against Canadian involvement in Britain’s conflicts?
It drained Canadian resources and served British interests over Canadian issues
What international precedent did the Alaska Boundary Dispute set for Canada?
It highlighted the need for Canada to assert control over its own foreign policy.
What major transportation expansion was critical for Western economic development?
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The construction of the Canadian Northern Railway.
What concept justified discriminatory policies by promoting one cultural group’s dominance over others?
Ethnocentrism
How did societal attitudes toward domestic violence prevent women from seeking justice?
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Legal systems rarely penalized men; women lacked legal and financial independence.
How did the Alaska Boundary Dispute expose Canada’s diplomatic weakness?
Britain negotiated on Canada’s behalf and prioritized U.S. relations over Canadian interests.
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Henri Bourassa and Wilfrid Laurier disagreed on ________ during preparations for WW1
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Conscripts; i.e, volunteering French-Canadians to fight in the war
How did the opening of the Panama Canal impact Canada’s trade economy?
It reduced shipping costs and expanded access to international markets
What was the goal of Canada’s residential school system?
Assimilation
The 1929 "Persons Case" was a landmark ruling in Canadian feminism. What was its broader significance?
It recognized women as "persons" under the law, enabling them to hold public office.
How did the rise of Quebec nationalism in the 20th century challenge Canadian unity?
It fueled debates over independence, leading to referendums on Quebec’s secession from Canada.
What was the real impact of the Boer War on Canada’s political identity?
It intensified debates over imperialism vs. nationalism, shaping future foreign policy decisions.
What shift in economic focus marked Canada’s transition from a resource-based to an industrial economy?
The rise of manufacturing, consumer goods, and corporate monopolies
Through the Chinese Immigration Act of 1885, a $50 ______ was imposed on every Chinese person seeking entry into Canada, marking a period of legislated anti-Chinese racism.
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Head tax