Affect Of Depression On The Canadian Governement Flashcards

1
Q

What major economic event affected Canada in the 1930s?

A

The Great Depression

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2
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True or False: The Great Depression led to increased unemployment in Canada.

A

True

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3
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What was the unemployment rate in Canada during the peak of the Great Depression?

A

Approximately 30%

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4
Q

Fill in the blank: The Canadian government implemented the _____ to provide relief to the unemployed during the Great Depression.

A

Relief Act

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5
Q

Which political party was in power in Canada at the onset of the Great Depression?

A

The Conservative Party

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6
Q

What was the name of the Canadian Prime Minister during the early years of the Great Depression?

A

R.B. Bennett

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7
Q

Multiple Choice: Which program was introduced in Canada to assist farmers during the Great Depression? A) The New Deal B) The Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Act C) The Canadian Wheat Board

A

B) The Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Act

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True or False: The Canadian government increased taxes during the Great Depression.

A

False

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9
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What was the primary focus of the Canadian government’s response to the Great Depression?

A

Relief and recovery efforts

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10
Q

Fill in the blank: The _____ was a significant social program started by the Canadian government to help the unemployed.

A

Canadian National Employment Service

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11
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What impact did the Great Depression have on Canadian provinces?

A

Provincial governments faced increased financial strain and demands for social assistance.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a response by the Canadian government to the Great Depression? A) Public works programs B) Establishment of the Bank of Canada C) Increasing military spending

A

C) Increasing military spending

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13
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True or False: The Great Depression led to the formation of new political parties in Canada.

A

True

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14
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What was the name of the left-wing political movement that emerged in Canada as a response to the Great Depression?

A

The Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF)

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Q

Fill in the blank: The economic situation during the Great Depression led to widespread _____ in Canada.

A

Protests and demonstrations

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16
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What role did the Bank of Canada play during the Great Depression?

A

It was created to manage monetary policy and stabilize the economy.

17
Q

Multiple Choice: Which social program was introduced as part of the New Deal in Canada? A) Old Age Pensions B) National Health Insurance C) Family Allowances

A

A) Old Age Pensions

18
Q

True or False: The Great Depression had no lasting impact on Canadian government policies.

A

False

19
Q

What was one major change in government policy as a result of the Great Depression?

A

Increased federal involvement in social welfare programs

20
Q

Fill in the blank: The _____ was a major relief program that provided work for thousands of Canadians during the Depression.

A

Works Progress Administration (WPA)

21
Q

What year did the Great Depression begin?

A

1929

22
Q

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a consequence of the Great Depression on Canadian society? A) Economic prosperity B) Increased social unrest C) Decreased immigration

A

B) Increased social unrest

23
Q

True or False: The Great Depression led to the establishment of unemployment insurance in Canada.

A

True

24
Q

What significant international event helped to end the Great Depression in Canada?

A

World War II

25
Q

Fill in the blank: The Canadian government established the _____ to coordinate war production and economic recovery post-Depression.

A

War Measures Act