1930-1945 Flashcards
(35 cards)
What caused the Stock Market Crash of 1929?
The sudden collapse of stock prices led to widespread financial panic.
What was the impact of overproduction during the Great Depression?
Factories and farms produced more goods than could be consumed, leading to falling prices and mass layoffs.
What were the consequences of bank failures during the Great Depression?
Many banks collapsed, causing people to lose their savings and reducing credit availability.
How did high tariffs contribute to the Great Depression?
Countries raised tariffs on imports, leading to a decline in international trade.
Which parts of Canada were hit hardest by the Great Depression?
The Prairie Provinces and Western Canada were the hardest-hit due to their dependence on raw material and farm exports.
Who led Canada at the beginning of the 1930s and what were his ideas about solving the depression?
Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King believed the economic downturn was a temporary business cycle, advocating for minimal government intervention.
What did the Social Credit Party propose to solve the depression?
It proposed distributing ‘social credit’ to citizens to boost purchasing power and stimulate the economy.
What was the goal of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF)?
It aimed to alleviate suffering through economic reform and public cooperation.
What did the Communist Party of Canada advocate for?
It advocated for a socialist revolution to address economic inequalities.
What were relief camps and who went there?
Relief camps were government-run facilities where unemployed single men performed manual labor for minimal pay.
Why were people unhappy with relief camps?
Many were dissatisfied due to poor conditions and inadequate compensation.
What was the ‘On To Ottawa Trek’?
It was a protest by unemployed workers traveling to Ottawa to demand better relief conditions.
Did the ‘On To Ottawa Trek’ succeed?
No, it was halted by the government before reaching the capital and did not achieve its goals.
What was Bennett’s New Deal?
It was Prime Minister R.B. Bennett’s attempt to address the Great Depression by introducing social welfare programs and reforms.
What was appeasement?
Appeasement was the policy of making concessions to aggressive powers to avoid war.
Why did world leaders adopt the policy of appeasement?
It was adopted due to fear of another war, underestimation of dictators’ ambitions, and economic instability.
What was the League of Nations?
An international organization created after WWI to promote peace and prevent conflicts.
Why did the League of Nations fail?
It failed due to its lack of enforcement power and major countries not participating fully.
What is Blitzkrieg?
A military strategy involving fast, powerful attacks using tanks, aircraft, and infantry.
What was Canada’s contribution to the war at sea?
Canadians protected supply convoys in the Atlantic and destroyed enemy submarines.
What was Canada’s contribution to the war in the air?
Canadians served in the Royal Canadian Air Force, bombing German targets and defending Britain.
What was the Dieppe Raid?
A 1942 Canadian-led assault on German-occupied France that resulted in heavy casualties.
How did Canadians contribute to the war effort on the homefront?
By rationing, growing victory gardens, and working in war industries.
What was the conscription crisis during WWII?
It arose over mandatory military service.
