Government
Who in the Canadian government gives Royal Assent to a bill?
The Governor General
What was the trench stalemate?
The situation where, due to fortifications, it became nearly impossible to capture territory.
What year did the Great Depression begin?
1929
Which beach at D-Day did Canada have?
Juno Beach
What technology development was a major contributor to the starting of the cold war?
Nuclear weapons
Who have been the last 3 Prime Ministers of Canada?
Mark Carney, Justin Trudeau, Stephen Harper
What was the name of the tank that big Willie was based on?
Little Willie
What was the nickname for the 1920's
The Roaring 20's
Which 2 cities were nuked in Japan?
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
What event overshadowed the unveiling of the Arrow?
The launch of Sputnik
How many seats does a party need to win an election?
More than any other party.
In what Canadian city did 2 ships collide and cause the biggest explosion in history at the time?
In Halifax, Nova Scotia
Provide at least 1 explanation for the agricultural collapse of the 1930's
Pests, Farming techniques, drought
What was the name of the night when the Nazis attacked Jewish homes and shops and began persecuting them?
Kristallnacht
Who was the Prime Minister during the October Crisis?
Pierre Trudeau
What is the provincial version of an MP called?
MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly)
What was the first battle of WW1 in which poison gas was used?
The Battle of Ypres
What was the name for Hitler's private militia?
The Brownshirts, or stormtroopers
What was the German name for submarine?
Unterseeboot
How many people died during the Oka Crisis?
2: A policeman, and an Elder
Who is the current Premier of British Columbia?
David Eby
What was the name of the pilot training program that Canada Participated in?
BCATP
Name 1 member of the "Famous 5" (succeeded in winning the persons case)
Henrietta Muir Edwards, Nellie McClung, Louise McKinney, Emily Murphy, and Irene Parlby
In what Battle did Canadian soldiers first fight in Asia?
Battle for Hong Kong
What was the name of the missile system that was supposed to replace the Avro Arrow?
BOMARC