1930-1939

Question 1

R.B Bennett’s New Deal included ___

Answer 1

minimum wage & employment insurance

Question 2

what three things were a cause of The Great Depression?

Answer 2

1. buying stocks in credit
2. Canada’s economy dependent on a few primary products
3. Canada’s economy was dependent on the U.S. economy

Question 3

relief camps created by the Canadian government existed to: ___

Answer 3

provide paid work for single men

Question 4

the On-To-Ottawa-Trek happened because of: ___

Answer 4

poor conditions in the relief camps, poor payment for workers in relief camps, hopes that the government would make improvements to the camps

Question 5

at the beginning of The Great Depression, Canadian people believed that people were poor because it was their fault. by the end of The Great Depression, Canadian people believed: ___

Answer 5

That the government should help poor people

Question 6

The Treaty of Versailles was a milestone for Canada because: ___

Answer 6

Canada signed it on its own separate from Britain

Question 7

The Treaty of Versailles made Germany give coal mines to France because ___

Answer 7

Germany destroyed France’s coal mines during the war

Question 8

the document that said Germany couldn’t fortify the area around the Rhine valley was: ___

Question 9

the document that said Germany couldn’t fortify the area around the Rhine valley was: ___

Answer 9

The Treaty of Versailles

Question 10

Canada’s prime ministers during The Great Depression were: ___

Answer 10

Bennett & King

Question 11

the political party that was created during The Great Depression and became the New Democratic Party was: ___

Answer 11

The Cooperative Commonwealth Federation

Question 12

What is the word for paying for damages with money or possessions called?

Answer 12

Reparations

Question 13

What is the word for every citizen voting on an issue?

Answer 13

Plebiscite

Question 14

What is the word for buildings, soldiers or fences used to protect an area?

Answer 14

Fortification

Question 15

What is the League of Nations?

Answer 15

A group of countries that came together to try and ensure peace after WW1

Question 16

What ended WW1?

Answer 16

The Treaty of Versailles

Question 17

What are some ways that the Canadian Government tried to address the unemployment problem during The Great Depression? What were the strengths and weaknesses of their programs?

Answer 17

1. Relief Camps: the Canadian government established these programs to help unemployed single men and providing shelter, food, and work for a small wage.

strengths: provided basic necessities & helped those unable to find work

weaknesses: wages were extremely low & poor conditions, exploitive & led to protests like On-to-Ottawa Trek in 1935, did not address economic issues or provide long-term solutions

2. Unemployment Relief Act: designed as a way for federal funding to provinces or municipalities to help the unemployed.

strengths: recognized a need for federal intervention in addressing the unemployment issue

weaknesses: funds were insufficient snd unable to meet growing demands, issues on how funds were dispersed across the different provinces

Question 18

What was the On-to-Ottawa Trek? Explain the intended consequences of the protestors’ actions as well as the unintended consequences?

Answer 18

The On-to-Ottawa Trek was a significant protest movement during the Great Depression in Canada, organized by unemployed men living in government relief camps. It began in British Columbia in June 1935 and culminated in a confrontation in Regina, Saskatchewan.

Intended Consequences: raise awareness, policy change, direct government action

Unintended Consequences: violent confrontation in Regina resulting in injuries and arrests overshadowing the movement’s original goals. highlighted struggles and inadequacy of the government.

Question 19

Argue how The Treaty of Versailles caused The Second World War?

Answer 19

1. Territorial Losses: Germany lost significant territories which fuelled resentment
2. Military Restrictions: Germany felt vulnerable and couldn’t protect themselves if they needed to
3. Reparations: Germany had to pay substantial reparations which weakened their economy.

Question 20

Why did the Canadian government did not accept the Jewish refugees?

Answer 20

1. Anti-Semitism: Anti-Semitic sentiments were prevalent in Canada at the time, both among the general public and within the government. There was widespread discrimination against Jewish people, which influenced immigration policies.
2. Economic Concerns: The Great Depression had left Canada with high unemployment rates and economic instability. The government was hesitant to admit refugees, fearing they would compete for scarce jobs or require public assistance.
3. Immigration Policies: Canada’s immigration policy at the time was highly restrictive, particularly towards Jews. The government prioritized maintaining a “preferred” ethnic balance and was resistant to allowing the entry of non-Christian or non-European immigrants. Reluctance to accept large numbers of refugees.