Canadian Social Events
Has our flag ever changed in the 1960s and for what reason?
- Yes, because we were declaring our independence from Britain
Who was the Premier of Quebec in the beginning of the 1960s?
Jean Lesage
What are the names of two of the astronauts aboard the Apollo 11 mission?
- Neil Armstrong
- Edwin Aldrin
- Michael Collins
What year did the first human heart transplant take place?
1967
What was one major theme in the 1960s?
Protest, peace, and social change
What Prime Minister made Canada officially bilingual with both English and French as languages?
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
What was the goal of the Canada-US Auto Pact?
Improve Canada’s troubled economy and improve the auto industry.
What is one (or more) reasons for why the Berlin Wall was built?
- Tensions from Cold War
- Conflict from differing political/
economic views
- Citizens escaping to the West
What new technology gave women more control over family planning in the 1960s?
Birth Control Pills
How did 1960s youth culture influence future generations?
It encouraged activism, freedom of expression, and questioning authority.