Canadian History 1896-1945

Immigrants from non-British countries were settling mainly in this part of Canada at the turn of the century: the West

Who said: "the twentieth century shall be the century of Canada and of Canadian development": Sir Wilfred Laurier

Which country controlled Canada's foreign policy at the turn of the century? Britain

Which group rejected imperialism because they believed it would lead to involvement in foreign wars? French Canadians

This involves looking at two time periods and assessing what characteristics are different: Identifying continuity and change

Who created it and for what purpose? Using primary source evidence

What were the typical values and attitudes of the time that influenced people's actions? Making moral judgements about the past

This involves looking at long term characteristics including social and economic conditions that may influence events: Analyzing cause and consequence

As a historian, how do you determine why certain events, trends, and issues from the past - and not others - are still important today? Establishing historical significance

This skill is also called developing historical empathy: Developing historical perspective

The Triple Alliance consisted of: Austria-Hungary, Italy, Germany

Canada entered the First World War because: the nation was still part of the British Empire

Billy Bishop was a: Canadian ace pilot in the war

Which of the following groups were considered "enemy aliens" during the First World War? Ukrainians

Which of the following was built by the British in secret? tank

What major change was made by the Wartime Elections Act? It gave some women the right to vote

During the war, Canadian factories had to hire many: women

The Treaty of Versailles required Germany to: make payments to France and Britain

This is the place where the treaty ending the war was signed: Versailles

This is the place where an extremely large explosion accidently happened: Halifax

When the soldiers returned from war, they witnessed all of the following changes except: an abundance of jobs

Shortly after the war, over 50% of Canada's population was under the age of: 30

All of the following factors influenced urbanization except: everyone had a car

During the Chanak Crisis of 1922, British troops stationed near Chanak were threatened by: Turkish troops

The Halibut Treaty was the first sign of Canadian development as Canada established an independent economic partnership with: the United States

All of the following were effects from the rise in inflation except: an increase in jobs opportunities

The Winnipeg General Strike occurred for all of the following reasons except: a demand for lunchrooms with a better meal variety

He has been credited for the creation of the old-age pension plan: James S. Woodsworth

French Canadian farmers are associated with: cooperatives

The Imperial Conference of 1926 is associated with: Dominion autonomy

What affected the prairies the most during the Great Depression? drought

Where did the RCMP break up the On to Ottawa Trek? Regina

This political party introduced the social dividend: the Social Credit Party

Initially a lawyer, he led the Union Nationale into power in Quebec in 1936: Maurice Duplessis

All of the following were causes of the Great Depression except: no reparations from Germany

He was the Fascist dictator in Italy during the 1930s: Benito Mussolini

Jews experienced all of the following during Hitlers`rule, except: owned small businesses

The signing of the Munich Agreement in 1938 allowed Hitler and Germany to take control of: the Sudetenland

This was an alternative political party who encouraged public ownership: Co-operative Commonwealth Federation

The refers to the Western leaders making concessions to Hitler`s demands: appeasement

Canada`s D-Day landings took place at: Juno Beach

The Final Solution is most closely associated with: the Holocaust

World leaders tried to avoid war with Germany through: appeasement

Germany was able to overwhelm Europe quickly because: they used blitzkrieg

Canada`s merchant marines were mostly involved with: the Battle of the Atlantic

Canada`s contributions in the Battle of Ortona took place in which country? Italy

Which of the following was not part of fighting the war on the home front? “The Blitz”

Which of the following developed closer ties between Canada and the United States? The Alaska Highway

This person designed airplanes and oversaw their production: Elsie MacGill

This required all men to register for military service in Canada: National Resource Mobilization Act