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   PEOPLE > TURN OF THE CENTURY > Lester Pearson

What?
• Quiet and assertive, Pearson and his Liberals defeated P.C. in 1958 federal-election
• However, only managed to win minority government
• Governed for four years thru years of depression


Historical Significance
• Drastic situation of Depression caused Pearson's government to institute several new welfare and employment programs
• For example the Canada Pension Plan, Canada Assistance Plan, and Medicare

Picture
Lester B Pearson
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Lester Bowles Pearson
Image Courtesy of Canoe Cnews 		Related Links

• Lester Bowles Pearson (1897-1972)
• Biography of Lester Pearson

   PEOPLE > TURN OF THE CENTURY > Henri Bourassa > REVIEW QUESTIONS

  • Who addressed an international meeting in San Francisco in 1945?
    1. Hilter
    2. William LM King
    3. Dr. Norman Bethune
    4. Lester Pearson


    1. Why was an international meeting held San Francisco in 1945?
      1. Nations gather together to discuss problems and make peace
      2. Nations are discussing about economics problems
      3. Nations discussing about who is the most powerful country in the world
      4. None of the above




      2.    PAGE DEVELOPED BY: Amanda Chan & Su-Lin Khaw, REVIEW QUESTONS BY: Ruby H Mr.Melnyk's 2002 Class