WorksheetsTest Quiz - Canada in the 1920s and 1930s
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What term was used to describe the economic prosperity and general feeling of indulgence of the 1920s?
a)
The Gen-Z Revolution
b)
The Great Depression
c)
The Progressive Era
d)
The Roaring Twenties
2.
Which Canadian Pharmacologist co-discovered insulin in 1921-1922, a breakthrough in medical science?
a)
Frederick Banting
b)
Armand Bombardier
c)
Arthur Banter
d)
Edward Rogers
3.
What was the purpose of the Group of Seven's exhibitions in the 1920s?
a)
To promote traditional Canadian art
b)
To import European art to Canada
c)
To break with traditional Canadian art styles
d)
To advocate for political change
4.
Which female athlete won gold and silver medals for Canada in the 1928 Olympic games?
a)
Fanny "Bobbie" Rosenfeld
b)
Jacquie Pickford
c)
Morgan "Meggie" Rudolph
d)
Colbie Chadwick
5.
What were some of the dances that scandalized parents in the 1920s?
a)
Willy Waltz and Tasmanian Tango
b)
Austin Trot and Barry Polka
c)
Charleston and Turkey Trot
d)
Evan Waltz and Strawberry Swing
6.
Which Prime Minister insisted that the Canadian Parliament decide on involvement in the Chanak Crisis?
a)
Robert Borden
b)
Arthur Meighen
c)
R.B. Bennett
d)
William Lyon Mackenzie King
7.
The successful negotiation of the Halibut Treaty set a precedent for:
a)
British dominance in Canadian affairs.
b)
Canada to enter into treaties independently.
c)
Canadian military expansion.
d)
U.S. control over Canadian resources.
8.
Which Governor General was involved in the King-Byng Crisis?
a)
Governor General Lord Julian Byng
b)
Governor General Lord Lyon King
c)
Governor General Laird King Byng
d)
Governor General Lord King Julian
9.
The 1931 Statute of Westminster is often seen as:
a)
A step back for Canadian autonomy.
b)
An economic treaty with the United States.
c)
A military alliance with Britain.
d)
The de-facto declaration of Canadian independence.
10.
What was the sentiment on Wall Street for most of the 1920s?
a)
Bullish and optimistic
b)
Fear and uncertainty
c)
Stagnant and unchanging
d)
Volatile and unpredictable
11.
What does buying stocks on margin mean?
a)
Only buying stocks from reputable companies
b)
Selling stocks short in order to profit from a decline in price
c)
Investing a small amount of money and hoping for a large return
d)
Purchasing stocks with the help of a loan from a broker or banks
12.
When buying on margin, what was the lowest percentage of the stock's price investors could be allowed to pay?
a)
100%
b)
50-60%
c)
30-40%
d)
10-20%
13.
By the middle of the 1920s, mining in Canada witnessed a decline. There were less lead, zinc, silver and copper being produced for export.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Not sure
d)
Who knows?
14.
By the end of the 1920s, the Canadian auto industry had been taken over by the ___________ American automobile companies.
a)
“Big Six”
b)
“Big Five”
c)
“Big Four”
d)
“Big Three”
15.
What was a key factor that led to the stock market crash of 1929, marking the beginning of the Great Depression in Canada?
a)
Overproduction and underconsumption
b)
Rising wages for all workers
c)
Expansion of agricultural exports
d)
High demand for luxury goods
16.
Why did the collapse of international trade exacerbate the Great Depression in Canada?
a)
Canada heavily relied on imported goods from Asia.
b)
Canadian goods became unaffordable due to tariff reductions.
c)
Canada was a major exporter of raw materials and agricultural products.
d)
The Canadian economy was self-sufficient and unaffected by global trade.
17.
What was the main effect of the 1930s drought in the Prairie provinces?
a)
Farmers were able to grow new types of crops.
b)
Trade with the United States increased.
c)
Cities saw rapid industrialization as workers left farms.
d)
Agricultural production, especially wheat, dropped significantly.
18.
During the Depression, what was the term for relief payments by a government in the form of vouchers for food and other essentials?
a)
Subsidy
b)
Grant
c)
Pogey
d)
Loan
19.
How were immigrants viewed during the Depression when competing for jobs?
a)
With hostility
b)
With indifference
c)
With encouragement
d)
With sympathy
20.
What was a major challenge faced by the Chinese population in Vancouver during the 1930s?
a)
Access to education
b)
Immigration policies and social prejudice
c)
High employment rates
d)
Overpopulation
21.
What was a "Bennett Blanket" during the Great Depression in Canada?
a)
A wool blanket distributed by the government to homeless individuals
b)
A type of quilt made by community groups to support struggling families
c)
A sarcastic term for newspapers used as blankets by the homeless
d)
A government-issued tarp for makeshift shelters
22.
What was the primary goal of the On-to-Ottawa Trek in 1935?
a)
To protest high taxes on farmers
b)
To promote trade between provinces during the Great Depression
c)
To advocate for lower tariffs on imported goods
d)
To demand better working and living conditions for unemployed workers
23.
What was the primary goal of the relief camps established during the Great Depression in Canada?
a)
To train workers for industrial jobs
b)
To provide education to the unemployed
c)
To promote agricultural development
d)
To offer temporary shelter and work for single unemployed men
24.
Which Prime Minister introduced the New Deal policies?
a)
R.B. Bennett
b)
Mackenzie King
c)
Wilfrid Laurier
d)
John A. Macdonald
25.
What common issue led to the rise of new political parties in Canada during the Great Depression?
a)
A desire to abolish provincial governments
b)
Increased support for foreign trade policies
c)
Dissatisfaction with government inaction
d)
Resistance to economic reforms
26.
How did the Great Depression challenge the traditional economic system in Canada?
a)
It strengthened confidence in free-market economics.
b)
It exposed flaws in capitalism, leading to calls for alternative systems.
c)
It eliminated the need for government intervention.
d)
It unified all political parties under one economic agenda.
27.
Why did the CCF appeal to many Canadians during the Great Depression?
a)
It promised to uphold free-market principles.
b)
It sought to abolish the federal government’s power.
c)
It proposed social programs to address widespread poverty and inequality.
d)
It focused exclusively on protecting large corporations.
28.
How did regional economic challenges influence the creation of new political parties?
a)
They led to universal solutions across Canada.
b)
They weakened the political influence of smaller provinces.
c)
They encouraged greater reliance on federal policies.
d)
They resulted in political movements tailored to local concerns, such as in Alberta and Quebec.
29.
What long-term impact did the Depression have on Canadian politics?
a)
It reshaped political ideologies and encouraged the rise of new parties.
b)
It strengthened traditional parties and their policies.
c)
It reduced voter engagement in provincial elections.
d)
It eliminated public support for social programs.
30.
How did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to World War II?
a)
It strengthened Germany’s military.
b)
It united European countries against fascism.
c)
It created resentment in Germany due to harsh penalties and reparations.
d)
It established a lasting peace in Europe.
31.
What political ideology helped Adolf Hitler rise to power in Germany?
a)
Communism
b)
Fascism and extreme nationalism
c)
Democracy and free speech
d)
Socialism and trade unionism
32.
What was the purpose of the policy of appeasement?
a)
To encourage trade with Germany
b)
To isolate Germany from the rest of Europe
c)
To stop Germany from expanding its military
d)
To avoid another war by giving in to some of Hitler’s demands
33.
How did Hitler violate the Treaty of Versailles in the 1930s?
a)
By reducing military forces
b)
By invading Austria and rebuilding Germany’s military
c)
By signing alliances with France and Britain
d)
By adopting democratic policies
34.
How did the failure of the League of Nations contribute to the causes of World War II?
a)
It encouraged military alliances among powerful nations.
b)
It reduced tensions between European nations.
c)
It failed to prevent aggression by Axis powers like Japan, Italy, and Germany.
d)
It forced Germany to comply with all Treaty of Versailles terms.
35.
Which country did Germany invade in 1939, sparking the start of World War II?
a)
France
b)
Poland
c)
Czechoslovakia
d)
Austria
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