Unit 2: WW1

Question 1

In what year did the Chinese exclusion act get rid of the head tax and why?

Answer 1

1923, replaced with more restrictions and stopped families of men working in Canada from immigrating until 1947

Question 2

In what year did the Chinese head tax start?

Answer 2

1885, passed to restrict and regulate Chinese immigrants into Canada. Originally was $50 charged to Chinese wanting to enter Canada

Question 3

By what year had the Laurier Government raise the head tax to $100 and than later $500?

Answer 3

1900, and 1904

Question 4

What was Kamagata Maru?

Answer 4

After a 2 month voyage 316 Indians come into Vancouver harbor on the Kamagata Maru. They are refused to disembark and get stuff for 2 more months. Eventually sent back to India

Question 5

How many people entered Canada off the Kamagata Maru?

Answer 5

20 returning residents and ships doctor were allowed. No passengers were allowed.

Question 6

How was Nationalism a cause of WW1?

Answer 6

Nationalism and Imperialisms clashed in Balkans while the Pan-Slavism movement is trying to prevent the imperialism of Austria-Hungary

Question 7

What are the 3 possible nationalist movements?

Answer 7

1) to free a country of foreign control
2) to make a country united and strong
3) to assist it in domination others (extreme)

Question 8

What were the 5 causes of WW1?

Answer 8

nationalism, imperialisms, militarism/arms race, the alliance system and assassination.

Question 9

Who killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand and when ?

Answer 9

Gauvrillo Princip killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand on June 28th, 1914.

Question 10

How did the assassination lead to the start of WW1?

Answer 10

Austria-Hungary replied to the assassination with an ultimatum, however Serbia rejected as the terms were extreme