Canada History 1950s Quiz #3

When did Newfoundland join Confederation?

• March 31, 1949

• May 5, 1933

• November 11, 1918

• January 1, 1900

Who completed the first non-stop trans-Canada flight?

• Amelia Earhart and Charles Lindbergh

• Orville and Wilbur Wright

• Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin

• Russell Bannock and John Hopkinson

What year did the Winnipeg Flood occur?

• 1950

• 1978

• 2005

• 2012

In which year did Canada join the United Nations?

• 1965

• 1950

• 1945

• 1930

What was the cause of the rail workers strike in the 1950s?

• Disagreement over union leadership

• Demand for better wages and working conditions

• Lack of available resources

• Government interference

Who was the Prime Minister of Canada during the 1950s?

• Pierre Trudeau

• Stephen Harper

• Justin Trudeau

• Louis St. Laurent

Which province was the last to join Confederation in the 1950s?

• Nova Scotia

• Manitoba

• Newfoundland and Labrador

• Saskatchewan

What was the name of the airline that completed the first non-stop trans-Canada flight?

• Air Canada

• WestJet

• Trans-Canada Air Lines

• Delta Airlines

What was the impact of the Winnipeg Flood on the city?

• The Winnipeg Flood caused minimal damage to the city

• The Winnipeg Flood had no impact on the city

• The Winnipeg Flood caused significant damage to the city, including destruction of homes, infrastructure, and loss of life.

• The Winnipeg Flood improved the city's infrastructure

How did the rail workers strike affect the Canadian economy?

• Boosted transportation of goods and people, leading to economic gains

• Caused an increase in productivity and economic growth

• Had no impact on transportation or the economy

• Disrupted transportation of goods and people, leading to economic losses