Life on the Home Front
In what city did the largest man-made explosion take place (before the dropping of the Atomic Bombs in WW2)
Halifax - pier 6
What were the 1920s and why did they "roar"?
A period of economic prosperity from 1923-1929. This was a period of social rebellion for many youth when they came home from being overseas.
What significant event occurred which resulted in the US entering WW1?
Lusitania sinks in 1917, USA enters the war, bringing over 4,000,000 military personnel into the fight. US had remained neutral in the war but had been supplying Canada and Great Britain
Soldier coming home from the war were often faced with these challenges (name three)
1 - shell shock or other psychological maladies
2- physical limitations due to injuries in wartime
3- no jobs and poor services to help them return to normal life post-war
This virus killed more people after WW1 than the umber of those who died during the war itself
What is the Spanish Flu Virus
What political event took place in 1917 the enabled Canada to send more than 200 000 additional troops into Battle during WW1?
Conscription and the Military Service Act was passed into law
Post war immigration to Canada boomed, but only people from these specific countries or of these nationalities were allowed entry to Canada as migrants
Who are people of European descent and/or people of white nationalities
When did the Armistice take place?
November 11, 1918
What city experienced the highest flu-related mortality rates in Canada and why?
Kingston - a military hub and many returning soldiers were either stationed at, or filtered through, the city. The flu forced many soldiers to extend their stay in Kingston (spreading the virus) before they were permitted to travel again.
This highly discriminatory legal act, passed in the early 1920s, barred people of a certain nationality from immigrating to Canada
What was the Chinese Immigration Act (or the Chinese exclusion Act)
PM Robert Borden - the Conservative Party
What event caused the "roaring 20s" to come to a halt?
The 1929 Stock Market Crash
Who signed the treaty of Versailles?
Great Britain (and Canada!!), France and Italy....NOT the USA
What was the significance of The Person's Case and what significant gains we made by it?
a landmark legal case in Canada that addressed the legal status of women and their eligibility for political participation - Women were recognized as PEOPLE under the law
Over 3000 Canadian nurses served in World War 1. What was the nickname given to them by the soldiers and why?
Bluebirds -- due to their blue dresses and white aprons/hats
These special investments were sold by the government to its citizens to generate extra cashflow during the war.
What are War bonds or Victory bonds
What were some of the changes that took place culturally and socially during this important decade?
The rise of consumer culture saw an increase in the use of electricity
the spread of radio as a form of mass communication
the growth of popular entertainment, particularly jazz music and silent films.
a rise in Canadian nationalism and political autonomy
What major event occurs on the Eastern front which results in a peace treaty between Germany and Russia?
In 1917, Russia is struggling for MANY reasons – citizens revolt and overthrow the government = RUSSIAN REVOLUTION. Russia backs out of the war by signing a peace treaty with Germany
What were some of the factors leading to the Winnipeg General Strike?
• Post-war economic changes (unemployment, increased cost of living)
• Poor working conditions
• Rise of organized labour (socialism and unions emerge)
• Demands for collective bargaining
What was the Komogata Maru Incident?
A passenger ship carrying non-white immigrants who wanted to relocate in Canada but were unable to do so due to the "white Canada" policy which favoured European immigrants over others
Name three things that people living at home during WW1 were encouraged to do to "help the war effort?"
- donate metal or rubber
- plant victory gardens to feed themselves
- use ration coupons responsibly
- sew or knit items for soldiers overseas
- buy victory bonds
- work in factories or farms
In 1918, how old did a woman need to be to be eligible for voting in a Federal Election? What nationality did they have to be?
White women had to be 21...women of colour as well as indigenous women were not given the right to vote
When talking about the Treaty of Versailles, what does the acronym BART stand for?
Blame
Army
Reparations
Territory
State the significance of both The Balfour Declaration and the Statute of Westminster post WW1
The Balfour Declaration and the Statute of Westminster were key legal documents that formally recognized the autonomy of the dominions within the British Empire and paved the way for Canada to assert its independence.
On this specific day, soldiers on both sides of the Western Front, including British and German soldiers, engaged in a spontaneous truce, playing football and singing together.
What is Christmas Day, 1914