1940 Canadian Holiday Parade

1940 Canadian Holiday Parade

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Social Studies, History

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The video describes a festive military parade with marching bands, highlighting a pause in the war effort to celebrate the 1940 yuletide. Paramount News captures the arrival of General Santa Claus, symbolizing the holiday spirit as a welcome invader and kindly conqueror of the season.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the initial scene described in the video?

A quiet winter landscape

Marching feet and blaring bands

A peaceful countryside

A bustling city market

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event causes the dominion to pause its war effort?

A national holiday

The 1940 yuletide celebration

A royal wedding

The arrival of a foreign dignitary

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is described as the 'welcome invader' of the season?

A renowned artist

General Santa Claus

A famous musician

The President

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does General Santa Claus play in the festivities?

A kindly conqueror

A sports champion

A military leader

A political figure

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which news outlet is mentioned as having its 'North Pole scalps on the lookout'?

Fox News

CNN

Paramount News

BBC News