What greatly stimulated Quebec's economy during the 1920s?

American investment in natural resources

What does "infrastructure" mean?

Physical and organizational structures/facilities of society

How did Canadian athletes contribute to the development of a national identity?

They competed with great success in international events

The Chinese Immigration Act of 1923 banned all Chinese immigrants except for:

Diplomats, students, and Children of Canadians

Who were the Group of Seven?

Painters who established a Canadian national style

Who were the "Famous Five"?

Five Alberta women who fought for women's legal personhood

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1
What greatly stimulated Quebec's economy during the 1920s?
Prolonged rainy season
Assembly line production of commercial goods
American investment in natural resources
None of the above
2
What new technology began to change the infrastructure of the Canadian landscape?
The Aeroplane
The Gatling Gun
The Radio
The Automobile
3
Why were automobiles affordable for many working class Canadians?
The assembly line made producing cars cheap and efficient
Booming economy meant decent wages for average workers
A combination of 2 & 3
Henry Ford was a charitable man
4
Why did the Women's Christian Temperance Union want to criminalize alcohol?
They believed it caused domestic violence
All of the above
They believed it was bad for one's health
They believed it was a leading cause of divorce
5
Residential schools were a key tool in the Canadian Government's policy of _____ regarding FNIM
Assimilation
None of the above.
Protection
Cooperation
6
Why was the radio a significant invention for Canadian families?
All of the above
Families enjoyed listening to programs together
It reduces feelings of isolation in rural areas
They received national and international news promptly
7
What were the aims of the Maritime Rights Movement?
Greater financial support from the Federal Government
Lower freight rates
All of the above
Lower tariffs
8
What does "infrastructure" mean?
A temporary structure on the outside of a building
Physical and organizational structures/facilities of society
The system of rules that a particular country recognizes
The wealth and resources of a country or region
9
How did Canadian athletes contribute to the development of a national identity?
They supported King in the King-Byng affair
None of the above
They competed with great success in international events
They were graceful losers
10
The Chinese Immigration Act of 1923 banned all Chinese immigrants except for:
Wives of Chinese immigrants
Doctors and Lawyers
Diplomats, students, and Children of Canadians
All of the above
11
The differences that existed between The West, Quebec, Ontario, and the Maritimes created _____
Regionalism
A harmonious meting pot
All of the Above
Universal prosperity
12
What new technology began to change the infrastructure of the Canadian landscape?
The Radio
The Aeroplane
The Gatling Gun
The Automobile
13
Various provincial United Farmers parties came together to form the __________ Party.
Bloc Quebeqois
Progressive
Conservative
Liberal
14
Who were the Group of Seven?
A group of prohibition-era criminals
A dance troupe
Painters who established a Canadian national style
A famous group of brave soldiers at Vimy Ridge
15
Who were the "Famous Five"?
Five Alberta women who fought for women's legal personhood
Successful businesswomen
Five authors who wrote about the Canadian Prairies
Flappers
16
What important discovery in medical science did Canadian Dr. Fredrick Banting make?
Antibiotics
Insulin
Epinephrine
Birth Control Pills
17
What is a "bootlegger"?
A smuggler of illegal alcohol
A police officer enforcing Prohibition laws
A woman with short hair and a short dress
None of the above
18
By the end of the 1920s this percentage of Canadian homes had a telephone:
100%
75%
25%
50%

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