The On-To-Ottawa Trek

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1. Where did the On-To-Ottawa Trek originate? Toronto, Ontario Placenta, Newfoundland Quebec City, Quebec Vancouver, British Columbia

2. What was the name of the union that organized the work camps? Relief Camp Workers' Union Loggers' Union Unemployed Men's Fightback Association Better Work, Better Wages

3. What was the work camp workers' slogan? We want it all Work and wages Better mattresses Decent food

4. How did most of the On-To-Ottawa trekkers travel? Bicycle Boxcar Greyhound bus Dogsled

5. How many trekkers left Vancouver for Ottawa? 160 1600 16 16,000

6. Who was Prime Minister of Canada in 1935? J.A. Macdonald R. B. Bennett J.G. Diefenbaker P.E. Trudeau

7. In what city did the On-To-Ottawa Trek come to an end? Ottawa Winnipeg Thunderbay Regina

8. What measure was implemented to stop the trek? The trekkers were offered money and land if they went home Store owners were forbidden to sell food to the trekkers The CPR (Canadian Pacific Railroad) was ordered to ban the trekkers Farmers were ordered to not let the trekkers camp in their fields

9. How many people were killed in the riot that ended the trek? 7 0 16 1

10. What happened to the Prime Minister in the 1935 federal election? He was assassinated He won a majority government He lost the election He won a minority government