Chapter 2.9: Mass Culture

Question 1

When is Canada’s first theatre opened? Where does it get its name from?

Answer 1

Ouimetoscope, opened in 1906, named after owner Leo-Ernest Ouimet

Question 2

What marks the Roaring 20s?

Answer 2

Economic prosperity due to peace treaties. Canadians are optimistic, seek out liberation, luxury, and novelty

Question 3

What were two new trends in the 20s?

Answer 3

Jazz, the Charleston

Question 4

What is the first french North American radio station?

Answer 4

CKAC

Question 5

What is the name of the radio station created in 1936?

Answer 5

CBC/Radio-Canada

Question 6

Who launches La soirée du hockey?

Answer 6

CBC, live commentary on hockey games

Question 7

How did women reclaim their bodies in the 20s?

Answer 7

Short hair, wore pants, smoked, flapper dresses

Question 8

Why were novels of rural life promoted during the 20s?

Answer 8

Church feared French would assimilate into North American culture, so books were promoted to encourage traditional French-Canadian value, Catholicism, French, and large families

Question 9

Provide two Canadian stereotypes.

Answer 9

RCMP, lumberjacks

Question 10

What was one of Canada’s first movies?

Answer 10

Évangeline

Question 11

What becomes Canada’s national sport?

Answer 11

Hockey