Relief Work Camps

Question 1

What were relief work camps in Canada?

Answer 1

Relief work camps in Canada were facilities set up during the Great Depression to provide work and shelter for unemployed men.

Question 2

True or False: Relief work camps were established in the 1920s.

Answer 2

False: They were established in the 1930s during the Great Depression.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The primary purpose of relief work camps was to provide __________ for unemployed men.

Answer 3

employment

Question 4

Which Canadian government implemented the relief work camps?

Answer 4

The federal government of Canada.

Question 5

What was the typical duration of work for individuals in relief work camps?

Answer 5

Usually six months.

Question 6

Multiple Choice: What type of work was primarily offered in relief work camps? A) Agricultural B) Industrial C) Construction D) All of the above

Answer 6

D) All of the above

Question 7

True or False: Relief work camps were only located in urban areas.

Answer 7

False: They were often located in rural areas.

Question 8

What was the daily wage for workers in the camps?

Answer 8

Workers typically earned $1 a day.

Question 9

Name one criticism of the relief work camps.

Answer 9

Critics argued that the camps were poorly managed and provided inadequate food and shelter.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The relief work camps were part of the government’s __________ program.

Answer 10

unemployment

Question 11

What year did the relief work camps officially start operating?

Answer 11

1932.

Question 12

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a reason for the establishment of relief work camps? A) Economic recovery B) Social welfare C) Military training

Answer 12

C) Military training

Question 13

What was the main demographic of individuals in relief work camps?

Answer 13

Primarily young, single, unemployed men.

Question 14

True or False: Relief work camps operated in Canada until the end of World War II.

Answer 14

False: They were disbanded in 1939.

Question 15

What was one positive outcome of the relief work camps?

Answer 15

They provided some men with work experience and skills.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The camps often faced __________ from local communities.

Answer 16

opposition

Question 17

Which organization was responsible for overseeing the relief work camps?

Answer 17

The Canadian government, specifically the Department of National Defence.

Question 18

What was one significant event related to the relief work camps?

Answer 18

The On-to-Ottawa Trek in 1935, where workers protested conditions.

Question 19

Multiple Choice: How were workers in relief work camps typically selected? A) Lottery B) Application process C) Random selection D) Mandatory enlistment

Answer 19

B) Application process

Question 20

True or False: Relief work camps were seen as a long-term solution to unemployment.

Answer 20

False: They were considered a temporary measure.

Question 21

What was a common living condition in the relief work camps?

Answer 21

Many camps had inadequate facilities and overcrowding.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: The camps were often located in __________ areas.

Answer 22

remote

Question 23

What was the legacy of the relief work camps in Canada?

Answer 23

They highlighted the struggles of the Great Depression and influenced future social policies.

Question 24

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a common task performed in relief work camps? A) Road construction B) Mining C) Fishing D) All of the above

Answer 24

D) All of the above

Question 25

True or False: The relief work camps were popular among the workers.

Answer 25

False: Many workers were dissatisfied with the conditions.

Question 26

What year did the On-to-Ottawa Trek take place?

Answer 26

1935.