new political parties Flashcards
what are the new political parties?
cooperative commonwealth federation (CCF), social credit party, and union nationale
who was the leader of the CCF?
JS woodsworth
who was the leader of the social credit party?
William aberhart
who was the leader of the union nationale?
maurice duplesis
what were the promises and goals of the CCF?
that all Canadians would be treated and benefit equally
what were the promises and goals of the social credit party?
to give all Canadians a certain amount of money per month for necessities to get back on their feet
what were the promised and goals of the union nationale?
Promised to defend the economic and political interests, as well as the traditions and identity of quebec
why did socialism and communism become more popular in Canada in the 30s?
Focused on improving lives of working class, Blamed the depression on capitalist system and offered attractive alternatives, Traditional political parties failed to solve the problems
