Second World War

Question 1

What consequence did social-economic problems caused by the Great Depression have in Europe?

Answer 1

Rise of fascist parties in in Italy, Spain and Germany

Question 2

Who is Adolph Hitler?

Answer 2

• elected in 1933

- led a Nazi party that was militaristic, nationalist and discriminatory towards Jews

Question 3

Describe how the second world war began

Answer 3

• in 1939, hitler invaded Poland, starting the war
• canada, Britain and France declared war on Germany
• the USA and USSR joined the Allies in 1941
• Japan and Italy were part of the Axis powers along with Germany

Question 4

Describe the war measures act

Answer 4

• 1939 (implemented for the second time)

- included rationing fuel, nylon, and metal resources needed for war production

Question 5

What did the government of Canada do at the beginning of the war like they did in WW1?

Answer 5

• reduced number of immigrants

- interned Canadians originally from enemy countries in work camps

Question 6

Describe the conscription plebiscite

Answer 6

• 1942
• Canadian government asked the population to release its promise not to impose conscription
• it passed in spite of Quebec’s opposition

Question 7

Describe the Canadian economy during the war

Answer 7

• was operating at full capacity
• canada supplied tanks, ships, planes and other equipment
• increased food production in order to supply the troops

Question 8

Describe the war effort of women

Answer 8

• rationed materials
• worked in factories
• joined new women’s divisions of the armed forces

Question 9

What happened after the war ended?

Answer 9

• the federal government reduced the number of soldiers enlisted in the Canadian army
• civilian life was facilitated by the economic growth
• many veterans struggled with the physical and psychological scars acquired during the war

Question 10

What happened in Quebec in 1939 after the war broke out?

Answer 10

Maurice Duplessis’ Union Nationale and Adelard Godbout’s Liberal party we’re seeking election
- the Liberal party won

Question 11

What were Adelard Godbout’s views?

Answer 11

• was against conscription

- supported the increasing into provincial jurisdictions by the federal government

Question 12

What did the Godbout government do?

Answer 12

• Nationalization of the province’s hydroelectric companies, creating Hydro-Quebec
• this allowed the province to gain more control over the economy snd rely less on private business