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What were Residential Schools?
Schools created by the Canadian government to assimilate Indigenous children into European-Canadian culture.
What happened in Residential Schools?
Children were taken from families, forbidden to speak their language, and forced to abandon their culture.
Why are Residential Schools historically significant?
They caused lasting trauma, loss of culture, and led to Truth and Reconciliation efforts.
What was the Cold War?
A period of tension between the USA and USSR after WWII.
Why was the Cold War important?
It divided the world politically and caused a nuclear arms race.
What was the Arms Race?
A competition between the USA and USSR to build nuclear weapons.
What was the Berlin Wall?
A wall separating East and West Berlin from 1961 to 1989.
Why was the Berlin Wall significant?
It became a symbol of the Cold War and the division between communism and democracy.
What was the Winnipeg General Strike?
A strike involving about 30,000 workers in Winnipeg in 1919.
Why did workers go on strike in Winnipeg?
They wanted better wages and working conditions.
Why was the Winnipeg General Strike significant?
It helped improve workers' rights in Canada.
What was the Holocaust?
The systematic murder of about 6 million Jewish people by Nazi Germany during WWII.
What is Anti-Semitism?
Discrimination or hatred toward Jewish people.
Why was the Holocaust significant?
It was one of the worst human rights tragedies in history.
What does M.A.I.N. stand for?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism.
What is Militarism?
Building up a strong military.
What is an Alliance?
An agreement between countries to help each other.
What is Imperialism?
A policy of taking over other lands or colonies.
What is Nationalism?
Extreme pride and loyalty toward one's country.
Who was Franz Ferdinand?
The Archduke of Austria-Hungary whose assassination triggered WWI.
Why was Franz Ferdinand important?
His assassination started WWI in 1914.
What was Trench Warfare?
A style of fighting where soldiers fought from trenches.
What was No Man's Land?
The dangerous area between enemy trenches.
What was a Stalemate?
A situation where neither side could gain an advantage.
Why was Trench Warfare significant?
It became the main style of fighting during WWI.
What was Conscription?
Forced military service.
Why was Conscription significant?
It divided English and French Canadians during WWI.
What was the Halifax Explosion?
A massive explosion in Halifax Harbour in 1917 caused by a collision between two ships.
How many people died in the Halifax Explosion?
About 2,000 people.
Why was the Halifax Explosion significant?
It was one of Canada's worst disasters.
What was the Dieppe Raid?
A Canadian-led attack on Dieppe, France in 1942 during WWII.
What happened during the Dieppe Raid?
Many Canadian soldiers were killed, wounded, or captured.
Why was the Dieppe Raid significant?
It taught lessons that helped make D-Day successful.
How did women's roles change during WWI and WWII?
Women worked in factories, served as nurses, and took over jobs men left behind.
Why were women's changing roles significant?
Women gained greater independence and more rights.
Who was Francis Pegahmagabow?
An Indigenous Canadian sniper in WWI.
Why was Francis Pegahmagabow significant?
He became one of Canada's most decorated soldiers.
What was the Spanish Flu?
A worldwide pandemic that spread in 1918–1919.
How many Canadians died from the Spanish Flu?
About 50,000 Canadians.
Why was the Spanish Flu significant?
It showed the importance of public health measures.
What was the Armistice?
The agreement that ended fighting in WWI on November 11, 1918.
What was the Treaty of Versailles?
The peace treaty that officially ended WWI in 1919.
What is a Cenotaph?
A monument built to honor fallen soldiers.
What is the Poppy a symbol of?
Remembrance of soldiers who died in war.
Who was Billy Bishop?
A famous Canadian flying ace in WWI.
What is a Flying Ace?
A pilot credited with shooting down five or more enemy aircraft.
What was Vimy Ridge?
A major Canadian victory in France during WWI in 1917.
Why was Vimy Ridge significant?
It helped create a stronger Canadian identity.
What was Passchendaele?
A WWI battle fought in terrible muddy conditions in Belgium.
Why was Passchendaele significant?
It showed the harsh realities and sacrifices of WWI.
What was Rationing?
Limiting the amount of food and supplies people could buy during wartime.
Why was Rationing important?
It helped ensure soldiers had enough supplies during the war.
What was Truth and Reconciliation?
Efforts to repair the harm caused by Residential Schools.
Why is Truth and Reconciliation important?
It helps address past injustices against Indigenous peoples.
What was 9/11?
A terrorist attack on the United States on September 11, 2001.
How did Canada respond to 9/11?
Canada accepted diverted flights and helped stranded passengers.
Why was 9/11 significant?
It changed security policies and international relations.
What was the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
A part of Canada's Constitution created in 1982 that protects rights and freedoms.
Why is the Charter significant?
It guarantees important rights for Canadians.
Who was Terry Fox?
A Canadian who ran the Marathon of Hope to raise money for cancer research.
Why is Terry Fox significant?
He became a symbol of determination and courage.
What was the Gouzenko Affair?
A Soviet spy defecting to Canada in 1945 and revealing Soviet espionage.
Why was the Gouzenko Affair significant?
It helped start Cold War tensions.
What was the Iron Curtain?
The division between communist Eastern Europe and democratic Western Europe.
Why was the Iron Curtain significant?
It symbolized Cold War divisions.
What was the No. 2 Construction Battalion?
A Black Canadian military unit during WWI.
Why was the No. 2 Construction Battalion significant?
It showed both discrimination and Black Canadians' contributions to the war.