Roaring 20s
Great Depression
World War 2
Important terms& Definitions
Thinking questions
100

What new Technology became popular in 1920s 

Radios

100

What year did the Great Depression begin?

1929

100

Why did the USA join World war 2 

Because Japan attacked them 

100

What does RCAF stand for 

Royal Canadian Air Force 

100

What war happened before WW2 

WW1

200

what was a "Flapper"?

A modern young woman with new styles and freedom.

For example they could smoke, change their clothing style and go to the Bar. 

200

What were relief payment?

The government money to help poor families. 

200

what battle was fought in the sky?

The battle of Britain 

200

What is a U-boat?

A type of submarine

200

 Name one cause of WW2

Fascism/Hitler/Treaty Of Versailles/Depression 

300

What school system harmed Indigenous children?

Residential School

300

How did families suffer?

Lost jobs/Poverty/Hunger

300

why was D-Day important?

It helped defeat Germany

300

what is Fascism? 

A government with strict control and one leader

300

Name one good thing from the Roaring 20s 

New technology/ more freedom for women. 

400

How did women's role change?

More jobs and independence 

400

why did Depression happen?

The Stock market crash

400

What was the battle of the Atlantic?

Fight to protect the supply ships. 

400

What is Convoy?

A group of ships traveling together for safety.

400

Name one bad thing from the Roaring 20s 

Residential schools/ inequality 

500
What made life easier at home?

Appliances 

500

who was hurt most by the depression?

Workers and families 

500

What were 2 events that ended WW2 in 1945?

Germany surrendered and Japan surrendered after atomic bombs. 

500

What was the Dieppe Raid? 

failed attack with many Canadian losses

500

What were the 4 main causes of WW2?

1. Treaty of Versailles

2. Great Depression 

3. Rise of Fascism

4. Hitler's aggression/expansion Hitler just being a bad Guy.