1920s

Question 1

From 1871 to 1920 Canada’s urban population population grew from

Answer 1

19% to 49%

Question 2

Why did Canada urban population grow?

Answer 2

It was driven by job opportunities and factories and industrial complexes

Question 3

What boosted trade in economic growth in the 1920s

Answer 3

The unique geography and economy, such as the Canadian shield, Great Lakes and St. Lawrence system

Question 4

What social changes were shown?

Answer 4

Sexual practises
Gender roles
Hairstyles
Clothing

Question 5

What happened to Canadian site society after World War II?

Answer 5

It will underwent changes with introduction of consumerism and new forms of entertainment

Question 6

What is the temperance movement?

Answer 6

An aim to limit or ban alcohol consumption

Question 7

What did the temperance movement cause?

Answer 7

A rise in bootlegging and rum, running enterprises one’s like the one led by El Capone

Question 8

When and where the temperance movement lifted

Answer 8

First in Quebec then in BC in 1921

Question 9

What led to the women’s franchise act in 1918

Answer 9

Women suffering

Question 10

What is the dominions election act in 1920

Answer 10

It granted women the right to vote and run for office

Question 11

What did the dominions election act do for society?

Answer 11

Led to increase societal involvement with women making up 20% of the workforce by 1929

Question 12

What did indigenous communities face

Answer 12

Challenges with the introduction of residential schools 

Question 13

What were status Indians given in 1924?

Answer 13

If they were a World War II veteran, they were granted the right to vote

Question 14

What rose in popularity in the 1920s

Answer 14

Art movements and artist, including the group 7 known for their landscapes, the Beaver Hall group, the first professional group of women

Question 15

Who helped Canadian literature flourish

Answer 15

The Montreal group

Question 16

What did Canada begin asserting in the 1920s and why

Answer 16

They began asserting their independence

The Prime Minister was seeking more autonomy and to make decisions independently

Question 17

What was Canada’s first minority election?

Answer 17

1921 the Liberals mark the start of William McKenzie’s 21 year term

Question 18

What was seen in the near future in the 1920s and why

Answer 18

Onset of the great depression, onset by the stock, market, crash, falling, commodity prices, and then Winnipeg General spring strike

Question 19

What was the Winnipeg General strike?

Answer 19

A strike in 1919 that led to widespread unemployment as workers left their jobs

Question 20

What happened to Canada’s economy?

Answer 20

It became reliant on agriculture and suffered from overproduction letting export prices drop