Canada in 1914-1929
In what year did WW1 start?
1914
What does the stock market crash also refer as?
Black Tuesday
What are branch plants?
American factories built in Canada
Why did Nunavut become a territory
Nunavut became a territory in Canada to protect the Inuit culture and language, and to give the Inuit a greater sense of self-determination
World War I helped shape Canada’s identity. Women gained new roles, leading to voting rights. Indigenous peoples faced discrimination despite serving in the war, and immigrants from enemy countries experienced prejudice and internment.
How was the Ross Rifle bad during WW1?
It kept jamming because of the mud or filth in the trenches
Why did certain groups want to establish Prohibition?
They believed poverty,crime disease, and domestic abuse would end in a ''dry'' Canada because of alcohol.
How did japanse cars help canadian survive the Energy Crisis.
Because they have better fuel efficiency and it helped save them money.
What was the impact of the indian act in Canada?
Its implementation extinguished the recognition of Indigenous self-government structures
Canada’s contributions in WWII, like D-Day and supporting the Allies, showed its independence and boosted its global influence through peacekeeping and joining the United Nations.
Explain how the treaty of Versailles affected Germany. (need two answers)
-Limit of 100,000 men (no conscription)
-Reduce navy war ships
-destroy their airforce
-give up territory
-Forced to pay 226 billion reichsmarks for reparations
-War guilt cause
Explain how WW2 started.
Hitler breaks the Munich agreement and invades Poland.
What was the role of the FLQ?
The FLQ used violence to push for Quebec's independence, peaking during the October Crisis of 1970.
What is the role of immigration in Canada?
Immigrants contribute to the economy and create jobs for Canadians.
The Quiet Revolution in Quebec challenged Canada’s unity by promoting French-Canadian culture and pushing for greater control over the province's economy and politics. It led to the rise of nationalism as many Quebecers sought recognition of their distinct identity, with some even advocating for Quebec's independence from Canada.
How did the Person's Case help women's identity today?
The Persons Case recognized women as persons under law, allowing them to vote and having gender equality
How did the Holocaust affect the jews today?
It increased awareness on the Jews and led a sense of responsibility to care for other jews.
How did the quiet revolution impact Canada today?
The Quiet Revolution reshaped Quebec’s identity, fostering secularism, education, and autonomy, with lasting effects on its culture and sovereignty debates
How did covid impact the world today?
COVID-19 still affects global health with new variants, ongoing deaths, and disrupted healthcare services.
Since 1982, Canada has worked on reconciliation through recognizing rights, apologies for residential schools, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Challenges like poverty, education, and health care for Indigenous peoples still remain.
Why did WW1 start?
(Mania)
Militarism- building up strong military for war
Alliances- agreements between nations to aid and protect eachother
Nationalism- pride or devotion to one's country
Imperialism- When one country takes over another country economically and politically.
Assassination- murder of austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What did Hitler do when the countries appeased him?
He expanded his military, remilitarized the Rhineland, annexed Austria, he takes over czechoslovakia then invades Poland.
Why do you think they added the Auto Pact?
To remove tarrifs on cars, trucks, busses, tires and auto parts between the USA and Canada
Explain why Canada is good friends with the USA
Canada is good friends with the USA because of their shared democratic values, economic interdependence, cultural connections, and mutual security interests.
What has changed in WW2 that WW1 didn't have?