Social Studies U9-12 Flash Cards

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When did Québec experienced two periods of prosperity between 1900 and 1960?

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From 1900 to 1914 and from 1918 to 1929.

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Describe the economic growth and wealth in early 20th century Québec.

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Economic growth was strong, and certain businessmen became wealthy.

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When did the first department stores and skyscrapers appear?

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Appearance of department stores and skyscrapers in early 20th century Québec.

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Event marking the end of a period in early 20th century Québec.

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The period ended with the beginning of the First World War.

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Inventions that did not exist in Québec between 1900 and 1914.

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Buses and radio

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Why did Canada participated in the First World War?

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Canada went to war because it had once been a colony in the British Empire.

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Reason why English Canadians supported French Canadian participation in the war.

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They thought that French Canadians had a duty to support Great Britain in its war effort.

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In the 1920s, did the standard of living rise or fall?

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Standard of living rose

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Did consumer spending increase or decrease in the 1920's?

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Increased consumer spending

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Did the number of cars increase or decrease in the 1920s?

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Increased number of cars