TEST - Inter-War Period Short Answers Flashcards
Explain why Canada suffered a recession after WWI? How was Canada affected, region by Region?
Canada suffered a recession after WWI because of all of the money they had to spend during the First World War. Canada’s economy plummeted when the government had to spend on materials for war equipment, food for soldiers, and hire workers to make up for the soldiers who used to work.
What happened in the Winnipeg General Strike? What were the consequences of this event?
The Winnipeg General Strike of 1919 was the largest strike in Canadian history. Between 15 May and 25 June 1919, more than 30,000 workers left their jobs. There were many background causes for the strike, most of them related to the prevailing social inequalities and the impoverished condition of the city’s working class. Wages were low, prices were rising, employment was unstable, immigrants faced discrimination, housing and health conditions were poor. The strike resulted in arrests, injuries and the deaths of two protestors.
Explain the person case and it significance
In August 1927, Emily Murphy invited four prominent women activists (Nellie McClung, Irene Parlby, Louise McKinney, and Henrietta Muir Edwards) to her home in Edmonton. Her plan was to send a petition to the Canadian government regarding the interpretation of the word “persons” in the BNA Act. The Persons Case was a constitutional ruling that established the right of women to be appointed to the Senate. It was as significant as it was because it forced other Western countries to review their policies for women being allowed to be in the Senate.
Why are the Canadian laws on prohibition complicated? How did this contribute to the rum-runner era?
Canadian laws on prohibition are complicated because the Canadian government realised that prohibition was not working. They repealed prohibition because they realised that it was unpopular with Canadians. They instead regulated the sale of alcohol. The issue was rum-running because it was illegal in the U.S.
Explain why the Windsor/Detroit area was called the Rum-Alley in the 1920’s. (roadhouses and smugglers)
The Windsor/Detroit area was called Rum-Alley in the 1920’s because of all of the roadhouses and speakeasies scattered around this area. Some notable roadhouses were the Edgewater Thomas Inn, Abars Island Views, the Golden House and the Tecumseh Tavern. To notify surrounding road houses that the cops were coming or there may be raids other people in roadhouses would use buzzer systems to notify each other what might be coming their way. Smugglers would smuggle in the alcohol by strapping it under their dresses. They would also bring shipments on the boats and if water cops were coming their way they would pull the plug in the boat and go back to get it later.
Explain the long term causes of the Great Depression. How were they all connected to one another?
While the October 1929 stock market crash triggered the Great Depression, multiple factors turned it into a decade-long economic catastrophe. Overproduction, executive inaction, ill-timed tariffs, and an inexperienced Federal Reserve all contributed to the Great Depression.
What political parties grew in popularity in the Great Depression? What did they appeal to the people (promised solution)? (know the chart?)
NEED CHART
Outline the election of 1921-35 Who won, why etc
What happened on the On-To-Ottawa Trek? Why? What was the result of this event?
A defining event of the Great Depression, the On-to-Ottawa Trek has become a poignant symbol of working class protest. In 1935, over a thousand angry unemployed men left federal relief camps in British Columbia and boarded boxcars to take their demand for work and wages directly to Ottawa. These men who protested were upset because they felt betrayed by the Canadian government. The result of this event was a riot where many were injured.
Explain the difference between capitalism, socialism and communism. Know 2 points for each one)
Capitalism - an economic and political system in which a country’s trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state. (Two points are that capitalism is the motive to make profit and they want to control property in accord with their own interest)
Socialism - a political and economic theory of social organisation which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole. (Two points of socialism are redistribution of income and a system of society or group living in which there is no private property)
Communism - a political theory derived from Karl Marx, advocating class war and leading to a society in which all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs. (Two points of communism are the idea of a classless society and elimination of unfair gaps in income)
