Post-War Economics and Social Changes in Canada

These flashcards cover major vocabulary terms and concepts related to the economic and social changes in Canada following World War I and during the Great Depression.

Price Increase vs Wage Decrease

After the war, prices increased while wages did not keep pace, leading to economic hardship for workers.

Rise of Unions

Unions formed to protect workers, advocate for fair wages, standard hours, and safe working environments.

Red Scare

Fear of a communist revolution after the Russian Revolution, leading to government suspicion of unions.

Winnipeg General Strike

A significant strike in 1919 aimed at achieving women's rights and improved working conditions, leading to a city-wide protest.

Bloody Saturday

The violent ending of the Winnipeg General Strike on June 21, 1919, resulting in police confrontation and casualties.

League of Nations

An international organization created in 1919 to promote cooperation among nations in conflict resolution.

Balfour Report

A report from 1926 that asserted Canada was equal to Britain and could make its own decisions.

Statute of Westminster

The 1931 act that formalized Canada's independence, allowing it to govern itself without British control.

Great Depression Causes

Caused by overproduction, dependence on the US economy, and high tariffs leading to widespread unemployment.

Buying on Credit

A financial practice that became popular in the 1920s, allowing consumers to pay for goods over time, leading to debt when the economy crashed.

Christie Pits Riots

A race-related conflict in 1933 sparked by the display of a swastika flag after a football game, highlighting anti-immigrant sentiments.

Union Nationale

A Quebec political party that rose to power during the Great Depression, advocating for French Canadian nationalism.

Prairie Dustbowl

A severe environmental disaster in the mid-1930s causing crop failures and worsening conditions for farmers in Canada.

CCF (Cooperative Commonwealth Federation)

A political party created during the Great Depression aimed at reducing poverty and supporting farmers and workers.