Grade 10 History Exam Flashcards
How did the 1920s change life for Canadians? 5 Points
Radio = New form of entertainment that can be used almost everywhere with a plug.
Automotive = new form of transportation
Women’s rights drastically improved
Almost everyone could get a loan from the bank. The banks couldn’t see the problem in that
How did women contribute to the war effort?
Ruthies of the north = worked in factories making weapons and ammunition
Women filled in for men’s jobs when they were away at war
Worked for the army in communications
ATA = Air transport Auxiliary, women who transported planes during WW2
brought Victory bonds to help the war effort
Was the Canadian Government justified in their treatment of Japanese-Canadians?
Spy’s could have been among us. Governement didn’t want to take the chance
was unfair to every Japanese Canadian that actually war Canadian
Didn’t get the proper compensation after being let out of the camps
Had almost all of their belongings sold for just a fraction of the price
What is the significant of Cnada’s contributions to WW1 and WW2?
Helped create the atomic Bomb Vimy ridge Juno beach Battle of Ypres Battle of Somme Battle of Passchendale
WW1 was created by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdined? 4 Points
Nationalism: Think that you country is better than the others
Imperialism: Wanting more land
Alliance system: Being in a alliance with other counties
Militarism: Belief of having to have the biggest army possible
French-English relations have often been difficult (Strained) since WW1. List four Examples
The french in Canada didn’t want to fight because it wasn’t their fight (Conscription)
They didn’t/Don’t believe that they are treated fairly
They have tried to separate from Canada
Had France’s President come in the Quebec and basically spit on the rest of Canada
Prime Ministers in Canada have often made positive changes since WW1
Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson created Peacekeeping
^^ Brought free health care to the rest of Canada( Was originally only in Saskatchewan )
Pierre Eddiot Trudeau kept Quebec from separating from Canada
^^ created the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
^^ brought the Canadian Constitution back to Canada from Britain
The 1950s was a time of both positive and negative factors in the lives of Canadians. List 4 Examples
Positive: was a period of economic prosperity
Louis St. Laurent created the transportation infrastructure throughout Canada
Negative:
Ever present fear of nuclear attack from USSR (Russia)
Canada= discovery of spies in home country (The Gouzenko Affair)
In your opinion, what are the top five moments in Canadian History since WW1? Explain
PM Pearson created the new Canadian Flag - showed that Canada was new and improved
PM Trudeau brought the Constitution back to Canada - Made us independent of the British empire
PM Trudea Created the Charter of Rights and Freedoms - gives every Canadian the same right protecting them from all levels of the government
Canadian being victorious on D-Day Juno Beach - we were the only Country to successfully complete our objectives
PM Pearson created peacekeeping - showed the entire World how great and peace Canada is. Shows them the Canada that we are today
Cause of WW1??
Main + Trigger (Militarism, Alliance System, Imperialism, Nationalism + Assassination of Franz Ferdinand of Austria )
Who were the good guys, and what where they call and who where the bad guys? What where they called?
Triple Entente = Britain, Canada, France, Russia, USA and (Italy joined later)
Triple Alliance = Germany Austria, Italy (Left later)
What was Trench Warfare
Harsh conditions with mental and physical effects after
What was Liquid courage
Rum gave soldiers confidence and courage to fight
What was Trench foot? What was a Night raid? What was barbed wire?
Trench foot was a disease that corroded your feet because of long exposure to water in the trenches
A Night raid was when soldiers would raid the other Trench at Night so they had the tactical advantage.
Barbed wire was put in front of the trenches to slow/stop soldiers from the other trench, from entering theirs. It was also used for detecting night raids (They hung cans on the barbed wire so if someone cut it then it would make a noise alerting the enemy trench
What where some of the War Weapons and technology in WW1
Ross rifle-unreliable, Machine Gun-highly effective, Poison gas- effective if the wind is in your favor, telephone was introduced but not too effective, barbed wire- effective, grenades ineffective- sometimes worked sometimes didn’t, Cavalry
What where the battles of WW1 and what are 2 significant points about them
Ypres - Belgium, first use of poison gas , first battle Canadians participated in.
Somme - France, First major tank battle, First battle with the Machine Gun
Vimy Ridge - France, Considered a major Canadian Military achievement
Passchendaele - Belgium, costs the lives of thousands of soldiers, brought the morale down. Showed everyone how ineffective Trench warfare is.
What was war in the air called?? And who were the two Canadian Aces?
It was called Dog fights and the two aces were, Billy Bishop and Roy-Brown
What was the Convoy system?
Small boats that would protect cargo boats
What were U-Boats?
Submarines
What were Dreadnoughts?
Battleships
What was Unrestricted submarine warfare?
Random German attacks on submarines
What was Conscription?
People were forced to fight, The French and aboriginals did not like it and did not support it
What was the Halifax Explosion?
two boats collided at the Halifax Harbor and exploded. Killing and injuring thousands. One ship was carrying explosive material.
What was Profiteering?
It was making profits on goods and short supply during wartime, people over charged ($) others.
What was the War Measures Act? Who put it in place?
A Law that gave the government extraordinary powers during the war, allowed government to send enemy aliens to interment camps
Did women’s Rights Change over the two WW’s? what did the government do?
They were recognized for their contribution to the war, they were granted the right to vote shortly afterwards
What was the Treaty of Versailles?
Treaty Germany signed that says the War was Germany’s fault, Germany had to officially accept blame for the war, Germany had to Upset many Germans.
Define Armistice
When the two sides agree to stop fighting, this is what happened at the end of WW1
What was the Winnipeg strike?
Strike for better working conditions, led to bloody Saturday = day people were hurt = everyone goes back to work
Where were some new ways of Entertainment after WW1 and some new inventions?
Fashion, music evolved after WW1, the television and automobile
Who were the Group of seven?
A group of artists who brought artistic awareness and enthusiasm to Canada. This group all originated from Ontario, Canada. This group put Canada on the map for art because they were know for their art.
When and what was the Great depression?
Black Tuesday = October 29th 1929 the day the stock market crashed, the main cause of the great depression. Banks gave out loans to anyone who wanted one.
What were some causes of WWII?
WWII began in September 1939 when Britain & France declared war on Germany. The trigger was Germany’s invasion of Poland
Why did Hitler want to start another war?
Hitler wanted to fight back because Germany was blamed for the first war & he was upset about it. Hitler’s aggression was a significant cause of World war II
What where the battles of WWII?
Battle of Britain = War in the air
Battle of Hong Kong = First ground war
Battle of Atlantic = Battle in the water
Battle of Dieppe = war attack on Germany occupied part of dieppe, D-Day, Juno beach US & Canada went to fight on land & water.
- Japan bombed Pearl Harbour, thus bring the US into the war. Ortona (Battle) - Canada & Germany fought against each other, fighting among small villages throughout Italy, Canada was successful: Germans retreated from Italy!
What was the Holocaust?
Hitler and the Nazis had also tried to eliminate millions of other people they considered undesirable. The attempt to destroy the Jewish race became know as the holocaust. Hitler killed about 11 million Jews, the mass killing of Jews began in the fall of 1941. In camps such as Auschwitz, prisoners were worked to death under brutal conditions .
What was the Merchant Marine?
Merchant ships sail in groups protected by an armed naval escort leaving Canada’s ad going across the Atlantic to Britain with supplies, food, weapons for the war.
What was the Semaphore?
A system of sending messages by holding the arms of two flags or poles in certain positions accroding to an Alpha code
What were Corvettes?
Small warships designed for convoy escort
What was the Total war Economy?
The entire Canadian Economy was geared towards creating supplies and weapons for the war.
What was VE Day and what was VJ day?
VE day was Victory in Europe Day signaled the end of fighting in Europe after Hitler Died.
VJ Day is Victory in Japan day the official end of the WW in 1945
What was the Cold war?
Capitalism (U.S.A) VS. Communism (Russia) = war of propaganda
What was the Gouenko affair??
Russian embassy worker reveals that there were Russian spies in Canada
Canadian’s were fearful; first major event of the Cold war
What was NATO?
An Agreement between Canada + US to protect them from the Soviet Union
What is the United Nations?
Created after WWII, enforced peacekeeping most of the countries were involved, promoted peace around the world to prevent war. Lester B. Pearson invented Peacekeeping
What was the Suez Crisis?
The first act of peacekeeping
What was the Baby boom?
After WWII, conditions were right for people to have kids in Canada, so Canada had a massive surge of babies from 1945-1965 eg: suburbia, roads,rock and roll, low unemployment
What was the Avro Arrow?
Fastest jet in the world, Diefenbacker was the one responsible for the cease in production, cancellation was controversial as thousands of Canadians lost their jobs or went to the US to work. Every piece of evidence of the Arrow was destroyed. Cancellation created tension between the US and Canada.
What was the AutoPack?
Pearson brought American automakers to Canada to make cars in Canada
One fifth of all American exports were moved to Canada, results = Creation of thousands of jobs for Canadians in the auto industry.
What was Expo 67?
Held in Montreal. The Expo 67 was a “Cultural Olympics” that also celebrated Canada’s 100th anniversary. The world came to Canada to show case food, technology and culture. The city of Montreal and Canada in general were in the spotlight.
What was the Official languages act?
English and French is offered in all government services, French and English on all products.
