history exam Flashcards
What year and date did confederation occur?
July 1st, 1867
Canada became a country on this date.
What was a vital interest to England leading up to WW1?
maintaining naval supremacy over Germany. Maintaining the balance of power in Europe, protecting its empire and trade routes, and Belgium’s neutrality.
These interests were critical for England’s naval dominance.
Which battle in WW1 involved the use of chlorine gas?
Second Battle of Ypres
Who designed a creeping barrage used to overtake Vimy Ridge?
Andrew McNaughton
Which following best describes the Battle of the Somme?
Significant battle with high casualties and strategic implications
What was the significance of the Statute of Westminster?
It granted full legislative independence to the dominions of the British Empire
gave Canada and other British colonies full control over their own laws, making them more independent from Britain.
Why was the National Film Board in Canada established?
To produce and distribute films that reflect Canadian culture and society
Which of the following is an example of an alternative political party that emerged during the Great Depression?
The Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF)
It was created in 1932 to promote fairer wages and social programs.
What occurred during the time of William Mackenzie King as Prime Minister?
the Great Depression, World War II, and the Statute of Westminster. King also played a role in fostering Canada’s independence from Britain.
Best describes the political ideology of fascism?
A system where a dictator has total control and punishes dissent
Fascism is an authoritarian system with strong government control, national pride, and rejection of democracy.
What was the longest battle in WW2?
The Battle of the Atlantic (1939–1945)
Which organizations was Canada a part of over the 20th century?
The United Nations (UN), NATO, the Commonwealth, and NORAD
The Warsaw Pact was the Soviet Union’s response to what?
NATO
The FLQ crisis occurred in what province and during what time period?
In Quebec during the 1970s
Who were Germany’s main allies during WW1?
Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria
Who were Germany’s main allies during WW2?
Italy and Japan
What is an enemy alien?
Someone living in a country at war with their home country
What is significant about May 1919 in Canadian history?
It marked the beginning of the Winnipeg General Strike
What alternate political party emerged during the Great Depression?
The Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF)
What was the deadliest weapon in WW2?
The atomic bomb
When did WW2 end in the Pacific?
August 15, 1945
When did WW2 end in Europe?
May 8, 1945
A wide difference in views and beliefs between older and younger people is known as a _______.
generation gap
