Canada And The 20s #4 Flashcards
Who was the first MP in Canada in 1921?
Agnes Macphail
Agnes Macphail was the first woman elected to the House of Commons in Canada.
What is the term for the mass movement of people from rural areas to cities?
Urbanization
Urbanization significantly changed social and economic structures in Canada.
What report recommended a Commonwealth of nations?
The Balfour Report
The Balfour Report was crucial in defining the relationship between Britain and its dominions.
What were leaders of the General Strike threatened with?
Imprisonment
The Winnipeg General Strike of 1919 led to significant tensions between workers and the government.
What was the full name of the case related to women’s rights that involved the appointment of a specific individual?
The Persons Case
The Persons Case was a landmark decision in Canadian history that recognized women as persons under the law.
Who helped to found the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF)?
J.S. Woodsworth
J.S. Woodsworth was a key figure in Canadian social democracy.
What is the term for different areas of the country having different goals for government?
Regionalism
Regionalism can lead to significant political and economic differences within a country.
What statute gave Canada control over its foreign affairs?
Statute of Westminster
The Statute of Westminster was enacted in 1931 and marked a significant step towards legislative independence.
What did the government fear due to the Winnipeg Strike?
Revolution
The Winnipeg Strike raised fears of a communist revolution in Canada.
What type of goods became more available in the 1920s?
Consumer goods
The 1920s saw a rise in the availability of consumer goods due to mass production.
Where did Britain want Canada to send help in 1922?
Russia
This was related to the aftermath of the Russian Revolution and civil unrest.
Who was the Governor General during the time King faced the Winnipeg Strike?
Lord Byng
Lord Byng’s refusal to dissolve Parliament at King’s request was a significant political event.
Define ‘Bathtub Gin’.
Homemade alcohol
Bathtub gin was often produced illegally during Prohibition.
Define ‘Prohibition’.
Making it illegal to sell or produce alcohol
Prohibition was a nationwide ban that had significant social impacts.
Define ‘Bootlegger’.
Someone who sold alcohol illegally
Bootleggers often smuggled alcohol across borders during Prohibition.
Why was the manufacture and sale of alcohol banned in Canada, and when was this ban lifted?
It was banned due to its unpopularity among voters, especially veterans returning from war. The ban was lifted in 1920.
The ban was part of the larger temperance movement.
In what way did some Canadians benefit from the continued ban on alcohol in the US?
Many Canadians made a great deal of money selling and smuggling alcohol illegally.
This created a thriving bootlegging economy during Prohibition.
What problems were associated with Urbanization?
- Slum conditions
- Overcrowding
- Pollution
- Health issues and disease
Urbanization led to significant challenges in cities during the early 20th century.
Why were the rich able to avoid the problems of urbanization?
The rich could afford cars and thus could commute from the suburbs to the businesses in the city.
This created a divide between the wealthy and the working class.
