Progress of a Nation
What were some background causes of World War I?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism
What was the Cold War?
A period of tension and competition between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II.
What event caused the Great Depression?
The stock market crash of 1929.
Who was Igor Gouzenko?
A Soviet spy who defected to Canada and exposed a Soviet spy ring.
What does NAFTA stand for?
North American Free Trade Agreement
What was trench warfare?
Soldiers fighting in deep trenches with harsh conditions
Name one military alliance Canada joined during the Cold War.
NATO or NORAD
Who were the dictators that rose to power in the 1930s?
Adolf Hitler (Germany), Benito Mussolini (Italy), Joseph Stalin (USSR).
What was the nuclear arms race?
Competition between the U.S. and USSR to build more powerful nuclear weapons.
What was the Quiet Revolution?
A period of rapid social and political change in Quebec during the 1960s.
What was the Treaty of Versailles?
The peace treaty that ended WWI and punished Germany
How did Canada participate in the Korean War?
By sending soldiers and supporting United Nations forces.
Name one major WWII battle Canada participated in.
Battle of Hong Kong, Dieppe Raid, D-Day, or Battle of the Atlantic.
What was the Suez Crisis?
A 1956 conflict in Egypt involving Britain, France, Israel, and the UN; Canada helped mediate peace.
Why did the Meech Lake Accord fail?
Not all provinces approved it by the deadline.
What was Prohibition?
A ban on the production, sale, and consumption of alcohol
How did Lester B. Pearson contribute to peacekeeping during the Cold War?
He organized UN peacekeepers during the Suez Crisis and won the Nobel Peace Prize.
What technology had a major impact during WWII?
Tanks, radar, aircraft, and the atomic bomb.
What was John Diefenbaker’s approach to foreign policy?
Skeptical of the U.S., focused on Canadian sovereignty, and cautious in the Cold War.
What caused the Oka Crisis?
A land dispute between the Mohawk people and the town of Oka.
How was the Canadian economy in the 1920s?
Initially strong with growth and industry, but uneven and vulnerable to later crash
How did the arms race between the U.S. and USSR affect Canada?
Canada faced nuclear threats, contributed to NORAD, and participated in global arms control discussions.
How did the war end in Europe and the Pacific?
Europe: Germany surrendered in 1945; Pacific: Japan surrendered after atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
What was the purpose of the Quebec Referendum?
To vote on whether Quebec should separate from Canada.
How did 9/11 affect Canada’s role in global conflicts like Iraq?
Canada increased security and participated in international efforts, but did not join the Iraq War.