Timeline of Events
What year did Canada become a country?
What is: 1867
The four main categories of history?
What is: Technology, Social, Economic, Political
Define the term “Pre-History” and give an example.
What is: The time before written records. eg. myths, lore
NATO stands for
What is: North Atlantic Treaty Organization
What was one common occupation for Canadians in the early 1900s?
Miss M decides: Farming, manual labour, etc.
The major international conflict Canada participated in from 1914-1918?
What is: WWII
An example of a social change Canada has made since the 1900s
Miss McNee decides (gender norms, voting rights, etc.)
The meaning of the abbreviation "AD"
What is: Anno Domini (year of the lord)
What did the Wright brothers invent and how has it changed the lives of Canadians?
What is: Planes
Describe what transportation was like for Canadians during the early 20th century.
Miss M decides: (railway, ferries, automobiles, trolly, bikes, aviation in 20s/30s, etc.)
The Canadian Constitution was patriated in ____
What is: 1982
Two economic differences between the 1900's and today? How are these changes influencing Canadians?
Miss McNee decides (housing cost, min wage, etc)
The 20's known as the "Roaring Twenties" because...
Miss M decides: a time of economic prosperity, social change (women's freedoms), tech advancements (radio/cinema), and optimism after WWI
What are peacekeepers responsible for internationally?
Miss M decides: (Help maintain a ceasefire, negotiate alternative solutions to fighting. etc)
How was communication different in the 1900's compared to today?
Miss M decides: 1900s - mail, telegraph, telephones rare today - email, text, video call, etc.
The significant event in Canadian history that occurred in 1994.
What is: NAFTA
The Canadian Prime Minister that led Canada from 1896-1911
Who is: Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Describe the “Great Depression” and explain its impact on Canadians.
Miss M decides: (economic hardship, unemployment, political shifts, civil unrest etc.)
What did Canada take part in from 1945-1991?
What is: The cold war
What were the "famous five" known for?
What is: initiated the Persons Case, challenging the legal definition of "persons" in Canada and got women recognized as persons under the law.
The years Canada was impacted by the Great Depression?
What is: 1929-1939
Compare the technology of the 1900's to tech of today. How does this change affect Canadians?
Miss McNee decides (transportation, communication, media, weapons)
The meaning and definition of “BCE"
What is: Before Common Era, before the birth of jesus
What occurred in 1929? What did it lead to?
What are: The stock market crash and the great depression
Explain the Chinese Head tax and how it affected individuals in the 1900s?
Miss M decides: Chinese people entering Canada had to pay the tax, restricting immigration (economic burden, social isolation, family separation)