Who won the federal election in 1929? R. B. Bennett
What government party members believed that government should give people money (in the form of a $25 credit) so they could buy things. If they could buy things, the business cycle would be revived, jobs would return, and the Depression would end. The Social Credit Party
Because of the good times and social freedoms of the 1920’s what are they often referred to as? Roaring Twenties
What meant new products were readily available to those who could afford them? Mass production
What brought about dramatic changes in the 1920’s? Economic prosperity
In the 1920’s, what plan was introduced that allowed those consumers without the money or the patience to wait to "buy now and pay later." installment plan
As ______ increased, workers had money to spend on the new products that were being mass- produced. wages
In the 1920’s, large numbers of people began to buy items with out money. What was this known as? Buying on credit
What popular invention made travel much easier in the 1920’s. Cars
This form of communication became popular in the 1920’s. Telephones
Newly developed ________were in great demand in the 1920’s? electric appliances
During the 1930’s, what government party was based on a belief that all people should have a share in society's prosperity. Party members protested against social injustice and supported government assistance for relief and housing. Communist Party
Who was the prime minister of Canada in 1929? William Lyon Mackenzie King
Who was the leader of the Liberal Party in 1929? William Lyon Mackenzie King
What did Bennett promise to do to help him win the election of 1929? had promised to take action to curb the downward spiral in the economy and His government gave $20 million in aid to the provinces.
In the 1920’s, what made life easier and more enjoyable for many Canadians. New technologies and inventions
What were Public works projects, such as road and bridge building, were designed to do? To get people back to work.
During the Depression, what Prime Minister gave the provinces $20 million dollars in aid? R. B. Bennett
During the Depression, what did the provinces use the $20 million dollars given to them from the federal government for? for public relief (welfare) and public works projects such as road and bridge building
During the Depression, what was Bennett unable to negotiate with the United States and Britain? better tariff rates
What did Bennett believe the solution to the Depression was? Balanced Budget
What social programs we have access to today were not available during the 1930s? medicare, unemployment insurance, or child tax credits
Cities in what part of Canada, benefited from the increase in manufacturing in the 1920s. Central Canada
By the 1920s, what two inventions were in widespread use in urban areas and increased productivity in the workplace. The use of electricity and gas powered machinery
During the 1920’s, what greatly increased the number of products that could be made. The introduction of the assembly line
In the 1920,s what expanded the manufacturing and retail businesses in Central Canada. New inventions for the home
In the 1920’s, as the decade progressed, what increased that allowed more workers to afford to buy the new products. employment
During the Depression, what political party representing a coalition of farmers, labour leaders, and university professors that believed in public rather than private ownership of utilities and transportation, government- funded pensions, health and welfare insurance, children's allowances, unemployment insurance, and workers' compensation. The Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF)
What prime minister thought that the Depression was a temporary setback and that it would not last long. William Lyon Mackenzie King