WW1-1929
Why did Germany burn money to heat their homes?
Because at the time, money was worth less than wood or other burning materials.
When did WW1 begin and end?
It began in 1914 and ended 1918
When did Canada enter WW2?
September 10th 1939
Who became Prime Minister of Canada in 1968?
Peirre Trudeau
What giant protest involving hundreds of semi trucks shut down downtown Ottawa in 2022?
The Freedom Convoy (Trucker protest)
What major battle was fought between April 22 and May 25, 1915?
Battle of Ypres
What battle happened first: the Battle of Vimy Ridge or the Winnipeg General Strike?
The Battle of Vimy Ridge
What happened first: World War 2 or The Great Depression?
The Great Depression
What law made English and French Canadas offical lauguages?
The Offical Lauguage Act
After schools and workplaces shut down, what major change happened in daily Canadian life to stop the Covid 19 virus?
A switch to online school and online work using Zoom
What major battle had the largest number of casualties in one day of fighting?
Battle of the Somme
How did WW1 help make Canada become more independent?
We got recognition as a separate nation and signed the Treaty of Versailles.
When did World War 2 begin and end?
What Military aliance did Canada belong to durring the Cold War?
NATO
Why did the federal government use the Emergency Act for the first time since February 2022?
To give the police extra power to clear out the Freedom Convoy
What major battle was the first time all 4 Canadian divisions fought together?
Battle of Vimy Ridge
What event happened to mark the beginning of the Great Depression?
The stock market crash of October 1929
How did World War 2 effect Canadians economy?
It created jobs and Increased production.
Who was the Premier of Quebec whose election in 1960 officially sparked the Quiet Revolution?
Jean Lesage
What Permanent work style became more common in Canada because of the pandemic?
Hybrid work (mixing home and office days)
What major battle did the heavy rains cause so much mud that it made tanks useless?
Battle of Passchendaele
What major country did not join the League of Nations after World War I, even though their President helped create it?
The United States
What happened first, D-Day or the end of World War 2?
D-Day
How did the Quiet Revolution affect Quebec women?
It granted them full legal rights and granted access to higher education
What was the name of the emergency money sent to workers in 2020?
CERB