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How were the 1920's described as __________? |
Roaring |
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Name 3 big changes in that happened during the 1920's? |
1. Economic boom 2. More consumer spending 3. More entertainment (movies, music, etc.) |
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How did the Great Depression Begin? |
The Great Depression began due to the stock market crash in 1929. Most of society invested borrowed money into the stock market and then pulled out due to a scare. People lost their money, including banks. |
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Who was the Prime Minister of Canada during the Great Depression? |
Richard Bennet |
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Why was racism and intolerance growing during the great depression? |
Because people were poor and desperate. So they began to rekindle old prejudice and racism towards Aboriginals and Blacks. They needed someone to blame. |
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What did Bennett do to stop the Great Depression? |
He established the Bank of Canada, the Wheat Board, and starting giving families relief (money) to buy necessities. |
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Which New Party formed during the Great Depressions? |
CCF (Cooperative Commonwealth Federation) |
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What was the On-to-Ottawa Trek? |
It was a peaceful trek to Ottawa led by a group of frustrated young men from the B.C. relief camps in 1935 |
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What is a Hobo Jungle? |
"Makeshift Shacks and tents" |
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Why was Prime Minister King reluctant to provide relief to Canadians? |
He believed that it was the responsibility of the Provincial government and not the Federal government. So relief was given by the Church and other aid organizations. |
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When did WWII begin? |
It began at the end of the Great Depression in 1942 officially. |
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What was the league of Nations? |
They were an international overseeing body whose mandate was ending all wars. |
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How did WWII begin? |
It began quite late after the Allies noticed how Hitler and Mussolini were invading weaker countries. This aggression did not end despite efforts of appeasement, which finally led to a war, specifically when Hitler attacked France. |
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What is Nazism? |
It was a radical, racist ideology formed by Hitler. It was a dictatorship. |
