Government & Politics
WWI
The Roaring 20's
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Primary Sources
& Political Cartoons
100
This Political Ideology favours individual freedom above everything else. On a social level, this ideology supports government intervention to maintain basic standards of living for all people.
What is Liberalism?
100
A nation's policy of getting armed forces ready for war - the only way to solve any disagreements.
What is Militarism?
100
The idea that communism is slowly taking hold of the business in Canada.
What is The Red Scare.
100
This freedom guarantees citizens the right to worship and believe what they wish, express opinions freely, and to talk to whomever they wish.
What is Fundamental Freedoms?
100
The main idea of this political cartoon illustrated the issue of and the significance of what?
What is Alliances and its impact on how a small event can be turned into a bigger one?
200
Many people do not like this favour in which governments positions are bestowed upon others in return for political support.
What is Patronage?
200
This Act gave the federal government emergency powers during wartime, including the right to detain people without laying charges.
What is The War Measures Act?
200
USA investment in Canada and bootlegging were prime examples of what?
What is Canada's economic dependence on the United States.
200
This right ensures that specific groups which are vulnerable or disadvantaged are protected and are able to achieve equality.
What is Minority Rights?
200
This picture is a clear example of the horrors soldiers endured when they had to face this type of fighting...
What is Trench Warfare?
300
This branch of government has the power to make and apply government decisions.
What is The Executive Branch?
300
Francophones were against this as they believed they were French at heart and had no ties to Britain.
What is The Military Service Act?
300
Automobiles, improved communications (telephones), moving pictures, and sports games were prime examples of what?
What is The Consumer Age?
300
This right guarantees that people will be treated fairly by law, including why they are arrested and the right to have a lawyer.
What is Legal Rights?
300
This picture illustrated what significant event in WWI?
What is the sinking of the Lusitania (and America's inevitable entry into the war)?
400
The problem with this government is that you cannot pass your own bill without gaining popularity with other members of the House.
What is a Minority Government?
400
These people were seen as intruders from Europe and were not well liked because their mother land was against us.
What is Enemy Aliens?
400
She was known as a suffragette who, along with the "Famous Five", challenged Prime Minister King to appoint a woman senator and clarify the definition of "persons" in The Canadian Constitution.
Who is Emily Murphy?
400
This charter right guarantees people will not be discriminated against based on age, race, culture, gender, etc.
What is Equality Rights?
400
This picture is a prime example of what...
What is The changing roles of women in WWI?
500
Since you only have to win the most ridings and not the majority vote, this voting process is widely disliked.
What is First Past The Post System?
500
During this Battle in 1914, The Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF), artillery bombed the Germans for more than a month. Then built tunnels to secretly move closer. This battle marked the first event that the Canadians fought together as a single unit.
What is The Battle of Vimy Ridge?
500
During the Winnipeg general strike, workers fought for higher wages, a shorter workweek, and this type of agreement that allowed union leaders to negotiate with employers on behalf of union members.
What is Collective Bargaining?
500
This right guarantees people the ability to move around or in and out of the country.
What is Mobility Rights?
500
Rioters waited outside of City Hall to make their demands met. What event is this picture illustrating?
What is The Winnipeg General Strike?