Review for Mid-Unit Knowledge Quiz (UPDATED ONE??)

Why was Canada automatically at war when World War I began in 1914?

Because Canada was a British dominion and Britain's declaration of war applied to Canada.

Why did news of the Gold Rush spread slowly at first?

Because Yukon was remote and difficult to access.

What were some reasons why White settlers resented Chinese workers in British Columbia and the Yukon?

Economic Reasons: Chinese workers tended to send all of their earnings back to their families in China.

Job competition: Many White workers believed Chinese workers were "taking jobs," especially in mining, railways, and service work.

Lower wages: Chinese workers were often paid less, which led some employers to hire them instead of White workers. This caused anger among White labourers.

Racism and prejudice: Many settlers held racist beliefs and wrongly believed Chinese people were inferior or did not belong in Canada.

Cultural differences: Chinese workers often spoke a different language, wore different clothing, and followed different customs, which made some settlers uncomfortable.

Economic jealousy: Some Chinese workers became successful business owners (laundries, shops, restaurants), which caused resentment.

What was Britain's view on reciprocity with the U.S.?

Britain preferred that Canada trade within the British Empire.

How did Eurocentrism and Racism affect the outcome of the Russo-Japanese war?

Eurocentrism: Russia believed European countries were superior and underestimated Japan.

Racism: Japan was seen as weak because it was non-European.

Why did some English Canadians describe Canada's new navy as a 'tin-pot navy' around 1910?

They thought the navy was too small and weak compared to Britain's Royal Navy.

What changes to women's work occurred in Canada around 1900?

More women worked outside the home, especially in cities.

Many women worked in factories, often in clothing and food production.

Women took jobs as teachers, nurses, clerks, and telephone operators.

Most women were paid much less than men.

Which belief about Japanese soldiers helped justify the use of 'human bullet' tactics?

Soldiers were expected to show extreme discipline and sacrifice for the nation.

Why was the Trans-Siberian Railway important during the Russo-Japanese War?

It helped Russia move soldiers and supplies across its large territory.

For the purposes of our course, what was the Boer War?

A colonial war fought by Britain against settlers in South Africa.

What are the key points we should know about Louis Riel?

Louis Riel was a Métis leader who fought for Métis land, language, and rights.

He led resistance movements in Red River (1869-70) and the North-West (1885).

His actions helped create the province of Manitoba.

He is seen as a hero by many for defending Indigenous and Métis rights.

He is also seen as controversial because the government viewed him as a rebel.

His execution increased French-English tensions in Canada.

Today, Riel is recognized as an important figure in Canadian history.

Why were factory accidents common in Canada around 1900?

Safety laws were weak or poorly enforced.

Industrialization in Canada (around 1900)

Industrialization in Canada around 1900 was the shift from farming and handmade goods to factory production. New machines, electricity, railways, and factories changed how people worked and led to cities growing quickly.

National Identity

National identity is how people in a country see themselves as a group. In Canada, this included ideas about language (English and French), culture, loyalty to Britain, and what made Canada different from other countries.

Canadian Political Issues from 1890-1914

Between 1890 and 1914, Canada faced political issues such as language rights, education, immigration, trade, and Canada's relationship with Britain. These issues often caused disagreements between English-speaking and French-speaking Canadians.

Wilfrid Laurier vs. Robert Borden Election of 1911

The election between Wilfrid Laurier and Robert Borden focused on trade, loyalty to Britain, and Canada's future. Laurier supported free trade with the United States, while Borden supported closer ties to Britain.

Manitoba Schools Question

The Manitoba Schools Question was a conflict over whether French Catholic schools should receive government funding. It became a major national issue because it raised questions about minority rights and French-English relations in Canada.

French-English Tensions

French-English tensions were conflicts between French-speaking and English-speaking Canadians. These tensions were often about language rights, religion, education, and political power, especially in provinces like Quebec and Manitoba.

Impact of Technology on World War I

Technology changed World War I by making fighting more deadly. New weapons like machine guns, tanks, submarines, and poison gas led to trench warfare and very high numbers of casualties.

What key points should we know about Wilfrid Laurier?

Wilfrid Laurier was Canada's first French-Canadian Prime Minister.; He was Prime Minister from 1896 to 1911.; Laurier believed in compromise between English-speaking and French-speaking Canadians; He supported national unity, trying to reduce French-English tensions; Laurier encouraged immigration, especially to Western Canada, to help the country grow; He supported free trade with the United States, believing it would help Canada's economy; Laurier believed Canada should be more independent, but still connected to Britain.