Standards of Living | Effects of Population | On-To-Ottawa | New Economic Strategies | WWII |
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When was the Great Depression?
1930's
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Did the Great Depression cause a drop in Population
Yes
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Where did the riots take place?
Regina
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When was bank of Canada established?
1934
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Which industry exploded during WWII
Manufacturing
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When was cost of living the highest it had ever been?
The depression, or, 30's
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Canada had a high _____ rate
Death Rate
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Where did the strikes begin?
Vancouver
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What year did Bennett come up with a new effective economic strategy?
1934
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How much did Canada's gross national expenditures fall by?
42%
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How much did manufacturing decline?
30%
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This lowered across Canada
Wages
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How many rioters were arrested
130
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When was employment insurance implemented?
1935
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What was Canada's GDP Growth rate in 1931?
-15.42
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What year were wholesale prices lowered?
1927
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How much of the Labour force was out of work
30%
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Name 3 of the 5 towns the people commandeered on the On-to-Ottawa trek
Calgary, Medicine Hat, Swift Current, Moose Jaw, Regina
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Who created Keynesian economics
John Keynes
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How many small arms did Canada produce in WWII?
$1.7 Million
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What was the year of higher prices?
1928
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How much of the Rural Population was out of work
Two Thirds
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How many Trekkers met with Bennett
8
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What was the purpose of the Canadian Wheat Board?
To control the minimum "going price" of the wheat, allowing it control of the money going back into the economy
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What was the drop in Wages, Salaries, and Supplementary Labour between 1929 - 1933 in dollars
$1,152 Million
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