SS 11 Review Test Canada in the 1920s and 1930s
1. Why was it difficult for Canadian soldiers to readjust when they returned to Canada from the war?
2. Which ideology played an important role in labour unrest in the 1920s in western Canada in particular? What would have been a reason for this?
3. What was the goal of OBU?
4. Describe the events that led to the Winnipeg Strike and describe the outcome.
5. Mainstream political parties in Canada received most of their support from citizens in Ontario and Quebec. As a result, their interest in issues affecting western provinces was not as strong. What would be the result, especially once the Great Depression hit Canada?
6. What were the main irritants for western farmers?
7. Why did the Conservative opposition call for censure in 1926?
8. Even though the Statute of Westminster gave Canada full powers in becoming a country and having obtained its independence from Great Britain, Canadians chose to remain in the Empire. Explain.
9. The Big Three is a reference to what?
10. The Group of Seven can be seen as an expression of growing Canadian nationalism. Explain.
11. What was the purpose of introducing government-run liquor stores?
12. Describe how women made a mark in Canadian politics in the 1920s.
13. How did new inventions spawn job creation both in the USA and in Canada?
14. Explain how Canada's aboriginal people fared in the new prosperity?
15. Describe how Canadians tried to protect themselves from immigrant competition.
16. In the late 1920s, many people who didn't have the means tried to get rich quickly. Explain how banks encouraged this?
17. What happened as a result when loans became due?
18. What was the effect of protective policies on the world economy?
19. Canada's industry relied on resources. Why was this not in Canada's favour economically?
20. Explain these terms: pogey, riding the rods, hobo jungle, dust bowl
21. How did the Farm Rehabilitation Administration Act help farmers?
22. What was the "five-cent speech" and what was the effect?
23. What issues did the "twenty cent a day" payment for relief workers lead to?
24. What was the On-To-Ottawa trek?
25. Choose one solution to the Great Depression and discuss it in detail, focusing on its effects.
