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Gr 10 History Exam Flashcards

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Maurice Duplessis

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prominent Quebec politician known for conservative policies and leadership during the mid-20th century, often associated with a period of strong provincial autonomy.

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emily carr

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I am a celebrated Canadian artist known for my vivid landscapes and depictions of First Nations cultures, contributing significantly to Canadian art in the early 20th century.

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I am the longest-serving Prime Minister of Canada, known for my leadership during World War II and my contributions to social welfare policies, including the introduction of unemployment insurance.

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William Lyon Mackenzie

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I am Canada’s first female Prime Minister, who served briefly in 1993, known for my advocacy for gender equality and political reform.

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kim campell

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pierre elliot trudeau

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I am a charismatic Prime Minister of Canada known for my policies of multiculturalism, the repatriation of the Constitution, and the implementation of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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I am a multi-talented athlete and politician, often regarded as one of Canada’s greatest athletes of the early 20th century, later becoming a prominent federal politician.

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lionel conacher

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I am the fascist dictator of Italy during the interwar period, known for my aggressive foreign policies and alliance with Nazi Germany.

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benito mussolini

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I am a Canadian physician and medical innovator who gained international recognition for my humanitarian work during the Spanish Civil War and with China’s Eighth Route Army.

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norman bethune

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joe clark

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I am the youngest person to become Prime Minister of Canada, known for my brief tenure in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and my efforts in promoting Canadian unity.

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I am a Canadian medical scientist known for co-discovering insulin, which revolutionized the treatment of diabetes.

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fedrick banting

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I am a president of the United States during the Great Depression and World War II, known for my New Deal policies and leadership in the Allied victory.

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Franklin D Roosevelt

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I am a Canadian general who led the Canadian Corps to significant victories during World War I, including at Vimy Ridge.

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aurthur currie

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I am the dictator of Nazi Germany during World War II, responsible for the Holocaust and leading Germany into a devastating war.

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adolf hitler

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I am he first woman to be elected to the Canadian House of Commons, known for my advocacy of penal reform and women’s rights.

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agnes macphail

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I am a Canadian politician who introduced universal healthcare to Saskatchewan and is considered the father of Canada’s healthcare system.

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tommy douglas

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I am Canada’s Minister of Militia and Defence during World War I, i am controversial for my management of the war effort.

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sam hughes

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I am president of the United States during World War I, known for my Fourteen Points and efforts to establish the League of Nations.

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woodrow wilson

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robert borden

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I am a prime Minister of Canada during World War I, I oversaw Canada’s significant contributions to the war effort and the country’s transition to greater autonomy.

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I am a Canadian Prime Minister known for my progressive conservatism and for introducing the Canadian Bill of Rights.

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john diefenbaker

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I am an English-born conservationist who pretended to be a First Nations person, known for my advocacy for wildlife conservation in Canada.

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grew owl

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I am the last German Emperor and King of Prussia, led Germany during World War I and was instrumental in the events leading to the war.

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kaiser wilhelm

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I was Canada’s top flying ace during World War I, known for my daring and skill as a fighter pilot.

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billy bishop

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I am a Canadian-American actress and producer, one of the most popular stars of silent films in the early 20th century.

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mary pickford

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I am a Quebec politician and Deputy Premier who was kidnapped and killed by the FLQ during the October Crisis in 1970.

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pierre laporte

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I am a Canadian lawyer and politician who served as Prime Minister during the Great Depression, known for my response to economic challenges.

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r.b. bennett

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I am a British Army officer and Governor General of Canada during World War I, involved in the conscription crisis and other wartime policies.

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julian byng

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I am the first female aeronautical engineer in Canada, known for my work on the design of the Hawker Hurricane during World War II.

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elsie macgill

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I am a Canadian journalist and writer, known for my reporting on political and social issues during the mid-20th century.

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ernie mcnabb

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I am a leader of the Free French Forces during World War II and President of France, known for my role in the liberation of France and post-war leadership.

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charles de gaulle

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I am the British Prime Minister known for his policy of appeasement towards Nazi Germany in the lead-up to World War II.

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neville chamberlain

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I am a Quebec politician and Premier of Quebec during the Quiet Revolution, known for my modernization and reform efforts.

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jean lesage

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I am a Canadian politician who founded the Social Credit Party and served as Premier of Alberta.

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william aberhart

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I am a Quebec politician who served multiple terms as Premier of Quebec, known for my contributions to Quebecois nationalism and constitutional reform.

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robert bourassa

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I am a Soviet cipher clerk whose defection to Canada in 1945 exposed Soviet espionage activities and had significant repercussions during the Cold War.

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igor gouzenko

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harry truman

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I am a president of the United States who succeeded FDR and played a key role in the conclusion of World War II and the onset of the Cold War.

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I am a Canadian Prime Minister known for my economic policies, including the negotiation of the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement.

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brian mulroney

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I am a Bosnian Serb who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, sparking the outbreak of World War I.

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gavrillo princip

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I am a Canadian politician who served as Prime Minister, known for my conservative policies and leadership from 2006 to 2015.

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stephen harper

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I am a Canadian politician who served as Prime Minister, known for my tenure during the 1990s and early 2000s and my response to national and international issues.

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jean chretien

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prohibitation

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The period in Canada (and the U.S.) when the production, sale, and distribution of alcohol were banned, leading to significant social and political consequences.

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black tuesday

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The day in 1929 when the New York Stock Exchange collapsed, marking the beginning of the Great Depression.

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dirty 30s

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A colloquial term for the Great Depression in Canada, marked by severe economic hardship and environmental challenges.

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bennet slang

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Colloquial term referring to the derogatory term used to describe R.B. Bennett’s handling of the Great Depression.

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winnepeg general strike

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A major strike by workers in Winnipeg in 1919, one of the largest and most influential strikes in Canadian history. thew wanted the right to collective bargaining, better wages and better working conditions

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on to ottawa trek

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A protest movement by unemployed men during the Great Depression, culminating in a confrontation in Ottawa. Fought to improve wages and conditions for work at their camps.

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red scare/fear

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Periods of intense anti-communist sentiment and fear of radicalism, particularly after World War I and during the Cold War.

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ww1 battles

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Major battles involving Canadian forces during World War I, such as Vimy Ridge sommes, ypres, Passchendaele

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“We have secured peace in our times.”

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nivelle chamberlien - this is what he said after appeasing hitler after the munich agreement, which ultimately failed

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“Never was so much owed by so many to so few.”

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British PM.Winston Churchill, wartime speech delivered to House of Commons to thank royal air force pilots who fought for britain against nazi germany during ww2

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“Not necessarily conscription, but conscription if necessary.”

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William Lyon Mackenzie King, Conscription Crisis 1944 - attempting to balance divided public opinion in canada for national unity

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“No matter how honourable they might appear to be, or how long they may have been away from Japan, naturalized, or even those who were born in [Canada].

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PM. Lyon Mackenzie King wrote in his diary, policy lead to forced internment and relocation of Japanese Canadians under suspicion of disloyalty

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“I think a stalwart peasant in a sheep-skin coat, born on the soil, whose forefathers have been farmers for ten generations, with a stout wife and a half-dozen children, is good quality.”

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Clifford Sifton, Immigration Act. illustrates selective imagration policies aimed at populating western canada with certain ethnic and agriculture backgrounds

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“Living next to you (the USA) is in some ways like sleeping with an elephant. No matter how friendly and even-tempered is the beast, if I can call it that, one is affected by every twitch and grunt.”

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PM. Pierre Elliot Trudeau or PM. Martin Brian Mulroney. our close proximity to US makes us affected by their actions and policies

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person’s case

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The Persons Case was a constitutional ruling. It established the right of women to serve in the Senate. The case was started by the Famous Five.

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“bible bill”

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William Aberhart, also known as “ Bible Bill “ for his radio sermons about the Bible, was a Canadian politician

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balflour report

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The Balfour Report of 1926 was a pivotal document in the history of the British Commonwealth. It declared that Britain and its Dominions (Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland, and Newfoundland) were “equal in status” and not subordinate to each other in any way. This recognition laid the groundwork for greater autonomy for these nations, leading to their legislative independence. The report was a significant step towards the formation of the modern Commonwealth of Nations.

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suez crisis

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The Suez Crisis of 1956 occurred when Egypt’s President Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal, a crucial waterway previously controlled by British and French interests. In response, Britain, France, and Israel launched a military intervention to regain control of the canal and remove Nasser from power. The intervention faced significant international backlash, especially from the United States and the Soviet Union, leading to a ceasefire. Ultimately, the crisis ended with the United Nations intervening, and the Suez Canal remained under Egyptian control, marking the decline of British and French influence in the region.

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conscription crises

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A conscription crisis is a public dispute about a policy of conscription, or mandatory service in the military, known in US English as a “draft”. A dispute can become a crisis when submission to military service becomes highly controversial and popular revolt ensues.

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league of nations

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The League of Nations was the first worldwide intergovernmental organization whose principal mission was to maintain world peace.

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