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“New Deal”

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a series of programs, such as social assistance for the aged and unemployed, introduced by the US president Roosevelt in the 1930’s to deal with the Depression. They restructured American industries and infrastructures and funded 10,000 projects.

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amending formula

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the process by which changes can legally be made to the Canadian Constitution

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anti-Semitism

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  • discrimination or hostility toward Jewish people
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assembly line-

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a series of workers and machines in a factory by which a succession of identical items is progressively assembled.

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Assimilation

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  • adoption of the customs and language of another cultural group so that the original culture disappears
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Autonomy-

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the power to govern oneself and make ones own decisions

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Balfour Report

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the conclusions of the 1926 Imperial Conference that acknowledged Canada as an autonomous community within British Empire.

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Bennett blanket

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-newspaper

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Bennett-buggy-

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car which had its engine, window and sometimes frame work taken out and pulled by a horse.

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Black Tuesday-

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Oct 29th 1929, when the New York Stock Exchange collapsed.

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Blind Pig/Speakeasy-

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places to buy illegal liquor

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Bloody Saturday-

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June 21, 1919, when the Royal North-West Mounted Police charges a crowd of protesters during the Winnipeg General Strike.

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Bootlegger-

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those who sold illegal liquor

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Branch plant-

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factories, offices or other operations set up in Canada but owned or controlled by US or other foreign companies.

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British Commonwealth-

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an association of nations that were formerly colonies of the British Empire.

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Coalition-

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a formal alliance of political parties

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collective bargaining-

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-negotiation of a contract between unions and management regarding such things as wages and working conditions

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Credit-

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the ability or power to obtain goods before paying for them.

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Deflation-

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opposite of inflation, deflation occurs when the price of goods and services falls

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depression (+ cycle)-

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a long period of severe economic and social hardships. Massive unemployment and suffering

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dole/relief/pogey-

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benefit paid by the government to unemployed

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enfranchisement/”ed”-

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historically, the process by which an Aborigianl person lost his or her Indian Status and became a Canadian citizen,

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equalization payments-

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a federal transfer of funds from richer to poorer provinces

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Famous Five-

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five Alberta woman who fought for the political status of woman

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Flapper-

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young woman who demonstrated their independence often by having jobs making/spending their own money, going out to dance halls, makeup, sleeveless dresses hemmed to the knee and short hair.

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free trade-

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trade between countries without tariffs, export subsidies or other government intervention

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general strike-

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massive strike by workers in Winnipeg in 1919

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governor general-

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the person represents the British crown in Canada

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Group of Seven-

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group of landscape painters in the 1920’s

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Hooverville-

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shanty town built during Great Depression by the homeless in the US

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Imperial Conference

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-a meeting of the leaders of the countries in the British Empire

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Inflation-

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the rise in prices of goods and services that increases the cost of living and triggers demand for higher wages

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King-Byng Crisis-

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a situation that occured in 1926 when Governor General Byng refused Prime Minister king’s request to dissolve parliament and call an election.

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Laissez-faire-

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an economic condition in which industry is free of government intervention

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majority government-

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a government in which the ruling party has more seats in the House of Commons than all the other parties combines

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market economy-

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an economic system in which both individuals produce goods and prices are determined by supply and demand. AKA capitalist government.

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mass production

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-the production of large amounts of standardized products in dividing and especially on assembly lines.

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minority government-

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a government in which the ruling party has less than half the total number of seats in the legislature.

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mixed economy-

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an economic system in which both individuals are the government produce and sell goods . AKA socailist government

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Moonshine-

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illegal liquor

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Nationalize-

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move from private to government ownership

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Old Age Pension Act-

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an act passed in 1927 to provide social assistance to people over 70

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Overproduction-

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more goods being produced then being sold, lead to decrease in production, which leads to increase in unemployment

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Parent company

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Cooperation or other business enterprise that owns controlling interest in one or more subsidiary companies

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Plebiscite-

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a direct vote by electors on an issue of public importance,

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primary industry-

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an industry that deals with the extraction or collection of raw materials, such as mining and forestry.

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Prohibition

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making alcohol illegal and forbidding its sale

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prosperity (+cycle)-

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in the economic cycle the period of economic growth and expansion

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Protectionism-

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a system of using tariffs to raise the price of imported goods in order to protect domestic procedures.

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Recession-

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a decline in the economy resulting in lower levels of employment and production

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Recovery-

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in the economic cycle, the period following a recession during which the value of goods and services rises.

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Red Scare-

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the fear that communism would spread to Canada

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Regina Manifesto-

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platform of the Co-Operative Commonwealth Federation Party; it supported public ownership of industry and social programs to assist in those who need.

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Regina Riot-

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a riot that occured when police attempted to clear On-To- Ottawa trekkers from a stadium in Regina

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Regionalism-

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a concern for the affairs of one’s own region over those of one’s country

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Rum runner-

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someone who smuggles alcohol

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secondary industry-

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an industry that deals with manufacturing or construction.

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Speculation-

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buying shares “on margin” with the expectation that the value of the shares will increase enough to pay back the loan and make a profit.

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status (“Indian”)-

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The specific legal identity of an Aborigianl person in Canada, accompanied by rights and benefits, loss of status (non-status) refers to the asbese of status, rights and benefits

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Suffrage-

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a person or the act of advocating that woman would have the right to vote

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supply and demand-

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the quantity of a product that is available and the markets desire for that product, the price of the product varies based on supply and demand.

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vagrant/transient/hobo-

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an unemployed person who moves from place to place in search for work

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welfare state-

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a state in which the government actively looks after the well-being of its citizens

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pandemic-

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(of a disease) prevalent over a whole country or the world.

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releif camp

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A camp for the accommodation of people in need of aid, especially owing to a natural disaster, war, etc.

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stock market-

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the collection of exchanges and other venues where the buying, selling, and issuance of shares of publicly held companies take place

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temperance-

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abstinence from alcoholic drink.

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WCTU-

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The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union

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St. Valentine’s Day Massacre-

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the 1929 murder of seven members and associates of Chicago’s North Side Gang that occurred on Saint Valentine’s Day. The men were gathered at a Lincoln Park garage on the morning of that feast day,

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vote of non-confidence-

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a vote showing that a majority does not support the policy of a leader or governing body.

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scapegoat-

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a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency.

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riding the rails/rods-

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ride on a train, especially on a freight train and without permission.

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Section 98-

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this allowed police to use whatever means necessary to ensure the safety and security of Canada.

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“means test” -

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a determination of whether an individual or family is eligible for government assistance or welfare

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Bennett-burgh -

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Town built by homeless(vagrants)

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Buying on credit -

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receiving goods or services straight away and paying for them later

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CBC -

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Canadian broadcasting corporation, radio station

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Constitution -

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It outlines Canada’s system of government and the civil and human rights of those who are citizens of Canada and non-citizens in Canada

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Consumerism/society -

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the protection or promotion of the interests of consumers

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Drought -

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when there is a shortage of water. Bad for farmers. There was about a ten year drought during 1929-1937 in Canada.

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F.D. Roosevelt

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  • 32nd president of the U.S.
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Model T (Tin Lizzie) -

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an automobile produced by Ford Motor Company from October 1, 1908, to May 26, 1927. It is generally regarded as the first affordable automobile, which made car travel available to middle-class Americans.

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OBU -

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one big union (Winnipeg General strike)

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Pablum -

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A cereal for infants made of nutrients and vitamins known to be healthy for children

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Quebec nationalism -

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a movement advocating for the protection and development of Quebecois culture and language

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relief camp -

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During the Great Depression, the federal government sanctioned the creation of a system of unemployment relief camps, where in exchange for room-and-board, single men did physically demanding labour. The government was criticized for establishing the camps rather than addressing the need for reasonable work and wages.

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Spanish Flu -

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Pandemic in 1919-1921

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