History Flashcards
what is the Prohibition?
The Ban of alcohol, based on the belief that it was causing illnesses.
where and when was the prohibition law first enacted?
Prince Edward Island in 1901
When did it become a law for the remaining provinces?
during World War One
Where could alcohol be legally produced but not sold?
Canada
When was the law repealed?
1920s
What was the temperance movement?
The movement to ban alcohol
what did the temperance activist believe?
They believed alcohol was a barrier to economic success, social cohesion, and moral and religious purity.
what was the suffragette movement?
was a movement in the early 20s where women fought for the right to voteusing protests, speeches, and sometimes more aggressive methods to demand equality.
How old did women have to be to vote?
30 and legally married to vote
when was full suffrage achieved?
1928
What is a gibson girl?
The Gibson Girl was a popular ideal of beauty and femininity in the early 1900s, symbolizing an independent, stylish, and confident young woman with elegant features and upswept hair.
What is a flapper girl?
A flapper girl was a young woman in the 1920s known for her bold fashion, short hair, love of dancing, and breaking traditional rules to embrace independence and fun.
Who was Charles Lindbergh?
Charles Lindbergh was an American aviator famous for making the first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1927.
Who is Amelia Earhart?
Amelia Earhart was a famous American aviator who became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
what are some of the causes of the Great Depression?
The stock market crash, over production, resource based economy, American Dependence, WW1 debt, buying on credit, Economic collapse, Unemployment,
What was the date when the stoke market crashed?
Tuesday, October 29, 1929,
What was the stock market crash?
Prices of stocks fell dramatically. The more stocks sold, the more prices fell. In just a few hours, the value of the world’s leading stocks plummeted by 50%.
what is supply and demand?
supply refers to how much of a product is available and demand refers to how much people want this product.Usually, when supply of a product is low, demand raises the price; when supply is in large quantities, the price is lower
What is overproduction?
During the 1920s, many industries in Canada expanded due to strong demand for their products. But when the economy slowed down, many companies faced overproduction, as they produced more goods than they sold.
what was the Russian rebel?
Russians turned against the Experor demanding land, peace and bread, they rebelled and refused to fight. In 1918, the Russians signed a separate peace treaty with Germany, the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk. Germany then turned all of its armies against the Allies on the Western Front.
why did the United States enter the war?
When Germany announced unrestricted warfare against neutral shipping in April, 1917, the United States entered the war on the side of Britain and France. Germany knew that a great new supply of American troops would arrive in France within the year. General Ludendorff decided on a final German offensive before the American forces arrived.
What did the germans do at the end of the war?
In April 1918, over 3 million soldiers attacked, they advanced over 60 kilometers; it appeared that the breakthrough had been achieved.
But, British, French and Canadian forces pulled back to new defensive lines; the German offensive slowed down.
Who lost the war?
Germany
Why did Germany lose the war?
Reinforcements were collected for the Allied counter-attack. For the first time these forces included thousands of American troops. The counter-attack began in July, 1918. Canadian forces met with great success. This Allied advance forced the German army back. By August, the German army was in total retreat.
