Responses To Depression Flashcards
What was the primary economic crisis that Canada faced in the 1930s?
The Great Depression.
True or False: The Great Depression began in Canada.
False.
Fill in the blank: The Great Depression started in _____ in 1929.
the United States.
What was one major consequence of the Great Depression on Canadian unemployment rates?
Unemployment rates soared, reaching as high as 27% in some areas.
Which Canadian Prime Minister was in office during the onset of the Great Depression?
R.B. Bennett.
What was the name of the policy introduced by R.B. Bennett to combat the Great Depression?
The New Deal.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a response by the Canadian government to the Great Depression? A) Public works programs B) Tariffs C) International trade agreements D) Subsidies for farmers
C) International trade agreements.
What was the purpose of the Canadian National Employment Commission established in 1935?
To investigate the causes of unemployment and suggest solutions.
True or False: The Social Credit Party was formed in response to the economic conditions of the Great Depression.
True.
What was the primary goal of the Social Credit Party?
To provide a basic income to citizens through monetary reform.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Movement emerged in Canada as a response to economic hardship and aimed to create a more equitable society.
Cooperative.
Which Canadian province was heavily impacted by drought during the Great Depression, leading to the Dust Bowl?
Saskatchewan.
What was the name of the federal government program that aimed to aid farmers during the Great Depression?
The Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a key feature of Bennett’s New Deal? A) Increased tariffs B) Decreased taxes C) Universal healthcare D) Increased immigration
A) Increased tariffs.
What was the significance of the On-to-Ottawa Trek in 1935?
It represented the protests of unemployed workers against the government’s relief policies.
