WorksheetsCanada in the 1920s
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which political party or group was William "Bible Bill" Aberhart affiliated with?
a)
Social Credit Party
b)
Liberal Party
c)
Conservative Party
d)
New Democratic Party
2.
Which Canadian Prime Minister gave his own money to people during the Great Depression?
a)
R.B. Bennett
b)
Pierre Trudeau
c)
John A. Macdonald
d)
Lester B. Pearson
3.
Who was the negotiator sent to Winnipeg who refused to meet with the striking workers during the Winnipeg General Strike?
a)
Arthur Meighen
b)
William Lyon Mackenzie King
c)
Robert Borden
d)
Pierre Trudeau
4.
Who was the Canadian Prime Minister in charge during the Winnipeg General Strike in the 1920s?
a)
Robert Borden
b)
Louis St. Laurent
c)
John Diefenbaker
d)
Pierre Trudeau
5.
Who Co-Founded the CCF?
a)
J.S. Woodsworth
b)
William Lyon Mackenzie King
c)
Robert Borden
d)
Lester B. Pearson
6.
What was a "flapper," and how was she different from women of the previous generation?
a)
A "flapper" was a bold and trendy young woman in the 1920s who stood out from the previous generation by wearing shorter dresses, having short hair, partying in speakeasies, and advocating for women's rights.
b)
A “flapper” was a timid and plain young woman in the 1920s who resembled the previous generation by wearing shorter pants, having shaved hair, studying in libraries, and opposing suffrage.
c)
A “flapper” was a loyal and traditional young woman in the 1920s who matched the previous generation by wearing longer coats, having braided hair, praying in churches, and supporting the war.
7.
When it came to stocks, what was "Buying on Margin," and how did it impact buyers in the Depression?
a)
A practice where stocks were bought with borrowed money. This practice impacted buyers in the Depression as it contributed to the economic downturn; when stock prices fell, many buyers defaulted on their loans.
b)
A practice where stocks were bought with a lottery ticket. This practice impacted buyers in the Depression as it depended on luck; when stock prices fell, many buyers realized they had wasted their money.
c)
A practice where stocks were bought with a barter system. This practice impacted buyers in the Depression as it reduced the liquidity of the market; when stock prices fell, many buyers could not exchange their goods for cash.
8.
What was "Living on the Pogey"?
a)
"Living on the Pogey" was getting government help during the Great Depression in Canada.
b)
“Living on the Pogey” was a popular song by the Canadian band The Tragically Hip in the 1990s.
c)
“Living on the Pogey” was a slang term for living in poverty and begging on the streets in Canada.
9.
What were two causes of the Winnipeg General Strike.
a)
The Winnipeg General Strike happened because of worker disputes about pay and conditions and a rise in labor activism after World War I.
b)
The Winnipeg General Strike happened because of a massive snowstorm that paralyzed the city and a lack of food and fuel supplies.
c)
The Winnipeg General Strike happened because of a religious revival that swept the nation and a demand for more political representation by the workers.
10.
What did the "Famous Five" accomplish for women's rights?
a)
The "Famous Five" successfully fought for women's rights by getting Canadian law to recognize women as "persons" so they could serve in the Senate.
b)
The “Famous Five” successfully fought for women’s rights by creating a network of shelters and clinics for abused and marginalized women.
c)
The “Famous Five” successfully fought for women’s rights by lobbying the government to pass laws that guaranteed equal pay and maternity leave for women.
11.
At the Treaty of Versailles negotiation, what did each of the big 3 (USA, Britain, France) want to happen to Germany at the conference?
a)
At the Treaty of Versailles, the USA wanted a softer approach to Germany, while Britain and France wanted to punish Germany more severely with territorial losses and reparations.
b)
At the Treaty of Versailles, the USA wanted to annex Germany and turn it into a colony, while Britain and France wanted to leave Germany alone and focus on rebuilding their own countries.
c)
At the Treaty of Versailles, the USA wanted to form a military alliance with Germany, while Britain and France wanted to divide Germany into smaller states and weaken its power.
12.
Why were farmers were hit particularly hard during the Depression?
a)
Farmers struggled during the Depression due to falling crop prices, droughts, soil erosion, and heavy debts.
b)
Farmers retired during the Depression due to generous pensions, social security, health care, and leisure activities.
c)
Farmers rebelled during the Depression due to political grievances, revolutionary ideals, armed militias, and foreign allies.
13.
What was the On-to-Ottawa Trek?
a)
The On-to-Ottawa Trek was a 1935 protest where unemployed men marched to Ottawa, Canada, demanding better conditions during the Great Depression.
b)
The On-to-Ottawa Trek was a 1945 campaign where Canadian soldiers returned to Ottawa, Canada, demanding better pensions after World War II.
c)
The On-to-Ottawa Trek was a 1935 expedition where Canadian explorers travelled to Ottawa, Canada, seeking new discoveries and adventures.
14.
How did Britain and Canada's relationship change during the 1920s?
a)
Canada began to assert its independence more strongly within the British Empire, leading to an evolution towards more autonomous foreign policy and participation as an independent country in international agreements and organizations.
b)
Britain and Canada became enemies and fought a war over the control of Newfoundland.
c)
Britain and Canada had no relationship at all and ignored each other completely.
15.
What caused the depression of the 1930s in Canada?
a)
It was caused by global economic downturn, the 1929 Stock Market Crash, dependence on exports, droughts, poor land management, and an inadequate social-welfare structure.
b)
The depression occurred because of a nationwide shortage of maple syrup.
c)
A war with the United States that resulted in huge losses and debts.
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