Post-War Canada History Review

Post-War Canada Review Activity

Social Transformation & Cultural Change (1945-1960s)

🎯 Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many children were born in Canada during the baby boom period (1946-1961)?

2. How many Hungarian refugees came to Canada in 1956?

3. When did color television come to Canada?

✅ True or False Questions

4. Canada's birth rate peaked in 1959, making it the highest in the industrial world at that time.

5. Post-WWII immigrants primarily settled on farms in Western Canada, similar to pre-WWI immigration patterns.

6. Unemployment in Canada remained below six percent throughout the 1950s.

🔗 Matching Exercise

Match the cultural figures/phenomena with their descriptions:

People/Phenomena

Paul Anka
Chuck Berry
The Travellers
Ed Sullivan Show

Descriptions

Canadian pop star who created hits like "Diana"
Sometimes called the originator of rock 'n' roll
Canadian folk group formed in 1953
Sunday night TV variety show featuring diverse acts

💭 Critical Thinking Questions

7. Analyze the role of women in 1950s suburban society. How did societal expectations conflict with some women's personal desires?

8. Evaluate the impact of television and consumer culture on Canadian society in the 1950s. What were both the positive and negative effects?

9. Explain how the baby boom generation transformed Canadian culture and society. Consider education, entertainment, and economic impacts.

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