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Quiz about A History of Manitoba 19001925
Quiz about A History of Manitoba 19001925

A History of Manitoba (1900-1925) Quiz


It was a time of incredible growth for Manitoba, both in population and industry. Come see how Manitoba entered the 20th century.

A multiple-choice quiz by reedy. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
reedy
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
117,014
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
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870
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Question 1 of 10
1. With the turn of the century, the Manitoba government turned its attention once again to expanding its borders. They petitioned the Canadian government for expansion further westward, but to no avail. Saskatchewan and Alberta were both accepted into Confederation, ending Manitoba's bid. What year did this happen? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In 1906, with population growth in the three prairie provinces at an explosive rate, the Canadian government conducted a special census for just these three provinces. What was the population of Winnipeg at the time? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In what is now the 'French Quarter' of Winnipeg, a small log chapel was built and dedicated to this Saint in 1818. A wooden cathedral took its place in 1832, and a stone cathedral replaced that one in 1862. On August 15, 1906, Archbishop Angevin blessed the cornerstone of a new basilica. What is the name of the Saint? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In 1912, the final expansion to Manitoba's borders was granted through legislation in the federal parliament. Which territorial district lost some of its area to Manitoba's expansion? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The foundation for the Manitoba Legislature was begun in 1913, and completed in 1919 (with delays because of World War I) with the official opening being held on the 50th anniversary of Manitoba's entry into Confederation (July 15, 1920). What is the name of the statue that stands atop the Legislature?

Answer: (Two or Three Words)
Question 6 of 10
6. With the onset of World War I in 1914, the call for a volunteer army received an overwhelming response from across the country. 418,000 men and women served overseas during the war. Of the 66 soldiers that received the Victoria Cross during World War I, 3 were from the same street in Winnipeg: Pine Street. What was it later renamed to? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. One of the soldiers who went overseas was Lt. Harry Colebourn. While travelling from Winnipeg to Valcartier, he 'adopted' a bear cub that became his unit's mascot. It was at a zoo in London that A.A. Milne and his son got to know this bear, and a legend of children's literature was born. Who was that bear?

Answer: (Three Words)
Question 8 of 10
8. This man was appointed as the 9th Lieutenant-Governor of Manitoba in 1916. He served in the position for 10 years. Who was he? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Many factors led to the Winnipeg General Strike of 1919. Whatever the reasons for it, it resulted in the largest strike in the history of Western Canada. How many workers (both union and non-union) went on strike? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which radio station became Canada's first publicly owned station in 1923? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. With the turn of the century, the Manitoba government turned its attention once again to expanding its borders. They petitioned the Canadian government for expansion further westward, but to no avail. Saskatchewan and Alberta were both accepted into Confederation, ending Manitoba's bid. What year did this happen?

Answer: 1905

The region in Saskatchewan known as Assiniboia was not keen to join Manitoba, due to debt that had been incurred by the Manitoban government. They wanted a chance to start fresh in their own province - and Saskatchewan was born.
2. In 1906, with population growth in the three prairie provinces at an explosive rate, the Canadian government conducted a special census for just these three provinces. What was the population of Winnipeg at the time?

Answer: 90,153

Much of Winnipeg's population at the time was due to its use as a transfer point for destinations further west. In comparison, Calgary had a population of 11,967, Edmonton had 11,167, and Brandon (in Manitoba) was almost as large as these with a population of 10,408. Regina was somewhat lower at 6,169.
3. In what is now the 'French Quarter' of Winnipeg, a small log chapel was built and dedicated to this Saint in 1818. A wooden cathedral took its place in 1832, and a stone cathedral replaced that one in 1862. On August 15, 1906, Archbishop Angevin blessed the cornerstone of a new basilica. What is the name of the Saint?

Answer: Saint Boniface

Unfortunately, the Saint Boniface Basilica was destroyed by fire in 1968. The facade of the basilica remains, towering over the rebuilt cathedral since 1972.
4. In 1912, the final expansion to Manitoba's borders was granted through legislation in the federal parliament. Which territorial district lost some of its area to Manitoba's expansion?

Answer: Keewatin

The expansion also included the parts of the districts of Assiniboia, Saskatchewan, and Athabasca that had not been granted to the newly formed province of Saskatchewan in 1905.
5. The foundation for the Manitoba Legislature was begun in 1913, and completed in 1919 (with delays because of World War I) with the official opening being held on the 50th anniversary of Manitoba's entry into Confederation (July 15, 1920). What is the name of the statue that stands atop the Legislature?

Answer: The Golden Boy

Sculpted by Georges Gardet in 1918, the Golden Boy was originally cast in bronze and painted gold. It was gilded in 1951. The light in the torch was installed for Canada's centennial and was lit on New Year's Eve, 1966. In 2002, the statue was removed for repairs and was regilded with 24-carat gold leaf. The newly Golden Boy proudly watches over Manitoba once again.
6. With the onset of World War I in 1914, the call for a volunteer army received an overwhelming response from across the country. 418,000 men and women served overseas during the war. Of the 66 soldiers that received the Victoria Cross during World War I, 3 were from the same street in Winnipeg: Pine Street. What was it later renamed to?

Answer: Valour Road

The three men were: Company Sergeant-Major Frederick William Hall; Lieutenant Robert Shankland; Acting Corporal Leonard Clarke. Robert Shankland lived to serve in the 2nd World War, and died in 1968. Hall and Clarke were awarded the medal posthumously.
7. One of the soldiers who went overseas was Lt. Harry Colebourn. While travelling from Winnipeg to Valcartier, he 'adopted' a bear cub that became his unit's mascot. It was at a zoo in London that A.A. Milne and his son got to know this bear, and a legend of children's literature was born. Who was that bear?

Answer: Winnie the Pooh

In recent years, the city of Winnipeg has made many efforts to make Winnipeg the centre for all things Pooh-related. The original painting of Winnie the Pooh by Shepard was acquired by the city, there is a statue in Assiniboine park of Lt. Colebourn and Winnie the bear, there is a Pooh festival every summer, and a section of the Assiniboine Forest named the 100-Acre Wood.
8. This man was appointed as the 9th Lieutenant-Governor of Manitoba in 1916. He served in the position for 10 years. Who was he?

Answer: Sir James Albert Manning Aikins

McMillan was the 7th (1900-1911), Cameron was the 8th (1911-1916), and Burrows was the 10th (1926-1929). Aikins was in office from 1916-1926, and his father, James Cox Aikins, was Manitoba's 4th Lieutenant-Governor, serving from 1888-1895.
9. Many factors led to the Winnipeg General Strike of 1919. Whatever the reasons for it, it resulted in the largest strike in the history of Western Canada. How many workers (both union and non-union) went on strike?

Answer: 30,000

The strike lasted from May 15 to June 28. On June 21st, a riot broke out and the mounties had to control it. This day came to be known as 'Bloody Saturday.'
10. Which radio station became Canada's first publicly owned station in 1923?

Answer: CKY

Another event of note in 1923 is that Winnipeg opened its first Government Liquor Store.
Source: Author reedy

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