Multiple Choice

Question 1

Many French Canadians in the early 20th century:
a) left Canada for the US
b) felt their minority rights were not being protected
c) eagerly supported the British
d) actively sought separation from Canada

Answer 1

b) felt their minority rights were not being protected

Question 2

In order to maintain control over Canada during WWI, prime minister Borden:
a) suspended Parliament “for the duration” of the war
b) banned all immigration
c) passed the War Measures Act
d) required all Canadians register with the RCMP

Answer 2

c) passed the war measures act

Question 3

Faced with shipping losses in the North Atlantic, the Allies:
a) instituted a convoy system
b) loaded supplies on warships
c) turned to the French to supply needed goods
d) were forced to the brink of surrender

Answer 3

a) instituted a convoy system

Question 4

The Canadian economy in the 1920s was based on:
a) the export of manufactured goods
b) extensive service industries
c) the export of resource products
d) close ties with Britain

Answer 4

c) the export of resource products

Question 5

During the Chanak Crisis:
a) British troops were overrun by Turkish forces
b) King refused to assist the British unless Parliament approved
c) King refused to outright assist the British
d) King approved the sending of Canadian troops to assist the British

Answer 5

b) King refused to assist the British unless Parliament approved

Question 6

The significance of the Halibut Treaty:
a) it was a landmark in fish conservation
b) it let to decimation of North Pacific halibut stocks
c) Britain refused to let Canada’s representative sign the treaty
d) Canada insisted on signing the treaty without Britain

Answer 6

d) Canada insisted on signing the treaty without Britain