Confederation - WWII Flashcards
When did women receive the right to vote in Federal elections in Canada?
1918
Who were the Famous Five?
The Famous Five were five Canadian women who played a key role in the fight for women’s rights, particularly in the Persons Case of 1929. They challenged the Supreme Court of Canada to recognize women as “persons” under the British North America Act (1867) so they could be appointed to the Senate.
In what year was the “Persons Case” successful and women were deemed to be “persons”?
1929
When did the Red River Rebellion take place?
1869-1870
What year was the CPR (Canadian Pacific Railway) completed?
1885
Canada became a country on July 1st, 1867 with which four provinces?
Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
What year did British Colombia join confederation?
1871
What year did Prince Edward Island join confederation?
1873
When did the Northwest Rebellion take place?
1885
Which Prime Minister is responsible for the Conscription Crisis of 1917?
Robert Borden
What event was the catalyst for starting WW1?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
When did Canada join WW1?
- Canada automatically entered World War I on August 4, 1914, when Britain declared war on Germany.
When did the Winnipeg General Strike occur and what caused it?
- It involved over 30,000 strikers demanding better wages, safer working conditions and the right unionize.
What was Bloody Saturday?
June 21st, 1919, part of the Winnipeg General Strike. NWMP suppress a workers protest with violence killing two and injuring many.
Who was J.S. Woodsworth?
A Canadian socialist who later became a politician. He supported the Winnipeg General Strike and founded the CCF political party which eventually became the NDP.
When did Newfoundland and Labrador join confederation?
1949
Who was Canada’s Prime Minister during WW2?
William Lyon Mackenzie King
When did Canada join WW2?
September 10, 1939. Canada joined this war independent of Britain marking their own growing autonomy.
What was Rupert’s Land and when was it sold?
Rupert’s land was a massive piece of land covering a third of present day Canada and was owned by the HBC (Hudson’s Bay Company). It was sold to the Dominion of Canada in 1869.
What technological advancements led to the swift end of the Northwest Rebellion?
The Telegraph. And the completion of the CPR.
What British law granted full legal independence to Canada?
The Statute of Westminster (1931).
What was The Indian Act?
The Indian Act was introduced in 1876 to control almost every aspect of First Nations life. It established the Reserves and instituted the “pass” system as well as many other things like restricting indigenous peoples from voting or owning land.
Name 5 ways the confederation of Canada impacted the lives of Indigenous peoples negatively.
- Loss of land through the signed Treaties
- Confined to small reserves
- Restricted from owning land or voting
- Needed permission to leave reserves.
- Residential schools
- Band system was controlled by federal government
- Were not considered full citizens of Canada unless they surrendered their Indian status.
- Banning of certain indigenous ceremonies
What caused the economic boom and industrial growth of the Roaring Twenties?
- Increased demand for Canadian resources from countries rebuilding after the war.
- Advancements in technology and mass production boosted industries.
- Expansion of American investment in Canada helped modernize the economy.
