Chapter 2 Flashcards
What is imperialism?
Imposing an empire’s culture, values and political institutions on the regions taken over.
T/F: Many English Canadians are imperialists
true
What is French Canadian nationalism?
Attachment to the French language and catholic religion & willingness to defend these rights
Fill in the blank: Sir Wilfred Laurier is the first _________ Prime Minister.
French Canadian
Sir Wilfred Laurier is part of which party?
Liberal
In which year does the Boer War happen and what is the context?
1899-1902
The Boers are descendants of Dutch settlers, living in South Africa. The British want to annex their land because of its gold reserves. Britain asks Canada to send soldiers and money to help.
What is the difference between the Imperialist’s and French Canadian’s opinion on the Boer War?
Imperialists :)
Want to help by sending troops and money. They are LOYAL to their mother country. They wanted Laurier to send more troops
French Canadian Nationalists :(
They don’t want Canada to get involved in Britain’s wars and send any troops.
What is Laurier’s solution to the Boer War?
He sends volunteers who want to fight (about 7,000 Canadians will participate)
Imperialists want to send more whereas French Canadians are upset any had to go.
When is the naval service bill established and what is it?
1910
Canada establishes its own navy (it’s very small). Britian will now be able to ask Canada for help whenever necessary
Is anyone happy with the Naval Service Bill?
No.
Fr Cdns worry that Canada will have to participate in all of Britain’s wars.
Imperialists believe Canada should build a bigger navy.
What are the territorial changes in 1905?
Alberta and Saskatchewan are new provinces that are created.
What year does the 2nd phase of industrialization occur?
1896-1929
What territorial changes occurred in 1912?
Manitoba, Quebec and Ontario expand North
In the 2nd phase of Industrialization, what are the locations of industries?
Abitibi, Maurice, Eastern townships
In the 2nd phase of Industrialization, what are the products/types of industry?
-natural resources, especially minerals: gold, silver, copper, zinc, asbestos
-pulp and paper
-aluminum
-dairy
-hydroelectricity
-timber (sawmills)
In the 2nd phase of Industrialization, what are the transportation developments?
automobiles, street cars, 2nd transcontinental railway
In the 2nd phase of Industrialization, what is the energy source?
hydroelectricity
In the 2nd phase of Industrialization, what are the effects on society?
-more women work in factories during wwi
-more skilled labour
-disparity between working and business class continues
-catholic unions form
In the 2nd phase of Industrialization, who is the investor?
Americans
What is economic liberalism?
little state intervention in the economy
What is the difference between the foreign investment before and after the 1930s?
The main investor changed from British in the early 20th century to American by 1930.
What is Monopoly capitalism?
Company controls a product and its market without any competition.
What are strikes used for?
measure used to pressure on employers and government
What is the CTCC (Confederation des catholiques du Canada)?
Catholic union
What is the cause of catholic unions being created?
Most unions emerging in Quebec were American and secular- the Chruch was worried unions would favor socialism and it would lose influence
What is xenophobia?
fear/intense dislike of foreigners
What is the Chinese Immigration Act 1923 and why does it happen?
This act almost entirely prohibits all Chinese immigration to Canada because English Canadians worry that immigrants threaten their culture
What are cooperatives?
Members cooperate by pooling their resources. Cooperatives can then get loans from banks and the profits are shared equally among the members.
What are two reasons farmers might join cooperatives?
-modernize their farms
-collectively determine product prices
Does the Church support cooperatives?
Yes because it focuses upon rural life.
What is fascism?
Ideology of a totalitarian regime founded on extreme nationalism.
Who are the three main actors of fascism? Which party?
Adrien Arcand
Hitler
Mussolini
National socialist party
The following characteristics describe which ideology:
-suppression of dissent/opposing voices
-dictatorship
-promotion of violence
-idolized leader
-scapegoat
fascism
What does it mean to scapegoat?
Blame certain groups for problems in society (jews in wwii)
What is communism?
Ideology that promotes no class division (classless society) and an equal distribution of resources