canada in 1914 Flashcards
who led Canada up until 1911?
Wilfrid Laurier; prime minister for 15 years, 4 consecutive terms
who did Laurier’s liberals lose the 1911 election to and what was the party’s beliefs?
Robert Borden’s conservative government; believed closer ties with the US would damage Canada’s ties to Britain, “White Canada” slogan (play on immigrant invasion fears)
what was Borden’s significance?
8th prime minister (1911 - 1920); led Canada through WWI
when did Canada reach its recognizable size and shape, all of the provinces had been established?
1914
which provinces remained a British colony and which territory was not created by the war?
Newfoundland and Labrador / Nunavut
what was the population of Canada by WWI?
about 7.2M
how many people had been born in Canada or a British colony?
6.2M
why were immigrants under fire?
for taking cheap labour jobs
what elements of a “just society” were there in Canada?
_____ was a part of life
racism
what elements of a “just society” were there in Canada?
__________ were marginalized and ________ people were targets
natives / coloured
what elements of a “just society” were there in Canada?
among whites, there was racism based on ____________
European hierarchy
what elements of a “just society” were there in Canada?
violence against ______ was common; ____ were nonexistant
women / laws
what elements of a “just society” were there in Canada?
classism was well established and ________ was important
breeding
what elements of a “just society” were there in Canada?
many different ________ in Canada for a long time at this point
ethnicities
what elements of “national reconciliation” were there in Canada?
the provinces were _____ connected by the train physically and roads ________ built; economic relations were _________ with most trading with ___________ directly
poorly / were not / very poor / Great Britain or United States
what elements of “national reconciliation” were there in Canada?
_______ and _______ were at odds over every issue with strong _______ and ________ tendencies separating them
Quebec / Ontario / nationalist / imperialist
what elements of “national reconciliation” were there in Canada?
provinces producing staples resented ___________
wealthy central Canada
what elements of “autonomy” were there in Canada?
most people saw themselves as an extension of ____________
Great Britain in Canada
what elements of “autonomy” were there in Canada?
America was considered a threat through _____________ and _________
Manifest Destiny / economy
what elements of “autonomy” were there in Canada?
Canada could not make ______ and still did not control the ________
treaties / BNA Act
what elements of “economy” were there in Canada?
name 5 examples of the largely staple based economy
fishing, forestry, mining, farming, small manufacturers
what elements of “economy” were there in Canada?
most of Canada’s trade was still with __________
Great Britain
what elements of “economy” were there in Canada?
mini- mercantilism with manufacturing located ____________
in central Canada
what elements of “society” were there in Canada?
very religious life; _______ and _________ brought their issues
Catholics / Protestants
what elements of “society” were there in Canada?
___________ were very clear (women bear children; men kill bears)
gender roles
what elements of “society” were there in Canada?
education was _________ overall with great _________
very poor / controversy
what elements of “society” were there in Canada?
health was ______ and there were __________ (Darwinism- survival of the fittest)
poor / no social services
what elements of “society” were there in Canada?
_______ was a way of life for men and working class
drinking
what elements of “political” were there in Canada?
__________ and ______ dominated politics
Conservatives / Liberals
what elements of “political” were there in Canada?
_____________ and __________ were huge figures in nation building
John A Macdonald / Wilfred Laurier
what elements of “political” were there in Canada?
the Conservatives were driven by _______ values while Laurier steered away
British
what elements of “political” were there in Canada?
regional parties are common and _______ have a lot of voice
farmers
