History unit 2 test Flashcards
Background causes that led to the Great Depression
- Drought
- Credit buying
- Over production
- Boss of American investment
What is drought
Drought hit in the Great Plains region (prairies). Soil became dry leading to crop failures. Farmers couldn’t produce enough food to sell or sustain families.
What is credit buying
Investors borrowed money from clients without permission to purchase stocks with the expectation that they would gain more. When the stock market crashed in 1929 the value of stocks decreased and those who borrowed money we’re left with huge debts they couldn’t repay.
What is overproduction
Factories and Farms produce more products than needed leading to an oversupply and layoffs increasing unemployment. As more people lost jobs they had less money to spend.
What is loss of American investment
With the stock market crash businesses lost money and American investors were less willing to invest further with the thought of losing much more.
What were the effects the stock market crash had on people’s lives
- loss of wealth/savings
- unemployment
- poverty
- increased stress/ Mental Health issues
- suicides
- protesting
What was the worst affected region in group of people
Region: prairie provinces
- relied heavily on farming
- loss of income (crop failures)
People: farmers/rural families
- poverty
How did the liberal approach differ from the conservative approach to rectify the Great Depression
Liberal: believes Market will fix itself without government involvement
Conservative: “laisser faire”, believes market will fix itself
both parties introduce programs after realizing the economy worsened.
Who was the better leader
William Lyon Mackenzie King
- maintained political stability
- increased public confidence
- more skilled
- work programs/increased employment
Why did new political parties start
Canadians were unsatisfied with the existing liberal and conservative responses to this crisis
What were the new parties
- Co- Operative commonwealth Federation
- increases/strengthens the Democratic system
- new financial laws
- increase in government intervention
Pros of relief camps
- provided jobs for unemployed men
- shelter for workers
- meals for workers
- contributed to public infrastructure
Cons of relief camps
- low wages
- hard-Working conditions
- strict discipline
- exclusion of others (only for men)
- protests
What was the on to Ottawa track
- significant protest movement in 1935
- led by men from relief camps who were frustrated with the harsh living conditions and low wages
Why did the Regina Riot happen
- from growing frustration and tensions
- canadian government blocked protest March from leaving Regina
What was the significance of the Regina Riot
The Regina Riot raised awareness about the severity of the Great Depression
Explain why the 20s roared
- living in urban (city) areas
- early 20s: poor economy
- access to music
- golden age for sports
- party/exciting life
- fashion
- alcohol ban
Significance of the person’s case
The Person’s Case was significant because it recognized women as “persons” under Canadian law, allowing them to be eligible for positions like senators. Later on, carine wilson became the first female senator.
what was the prohibition
when it is banned by law to make, buy or sell alcohol.
What are the two exceptions of prohibition
- Medical purposes
- Sacraments
Who Wanted prohibition
- Temperance movement
- Religious organizations
- Women Liberation groups
What did prohibition lead/cause
- Organized crime: Criminal gangs took control of the illegal production and distribution of alcohol. They made huge profits and contributed to an increase in violence.
- Speakeasies: secret bars where people drank alcohol illegally. These establishments were often protected by gangsters and were illegal.
What are residential schools
Mandatory schools run by churches and nuns to assimilate and fix children from the age 5-15
what is obu
One Big Union (a Canadian labor organization)
