Canada Declares War
Why did Canada wait a week to declare war in 1939?
To show independence and let Parliament decide.
What does "blitzkrieg" mean?
“lightning war”
What was Operation Sea Lion?
Hitler’s failed plan to invade Britain.
What was the goal of the Dieppe Raid?
Test German defenses and gain experience.
What was the goal of D-Day?
Land troops in France
What law gave Canada control of its own foreign policy?
The Statute of Westminster.
How did Germany avoid France’s strong defenses?
By going through Belgium
What invention helped Britain know where planes were coming from?
Radar.
Why couldn’t tanks move on the beach?
The beach was rocky and full of obstacles.
What was Operation Fortitude?
A fake plan to trick the Germans.
Why was conscription a big issue in Canada?
It caused tension between English and French Canadians.
What happened at Dunkirk?
Over 300,000 British soldiers were rescued from the beaches.
How did Canadian pilots help in this battle?
They flew fighter planes with the RAF.
What happened to communication during the raid?
Radios failed and units got confused.
What beach was given to the Canadians?
Juno
What were Victory Bonds used for?
To raise money for the war.
What role did paratroopers play in blitzkrieg attacks?
Captured bridges and key spots behind enemy lines.
Why was the Battle of Britain important?
It stopped Germany from taking over Britain.
Despite it's failure why was Dieppe important?
Helped prepare for D-Day.
What city were Canadian soldiers trying to capture after D-Day?
Caen
How did the government encourage support for the war?
Through posters, radio ads, and news stories.
Why were the Allies surprised by Germany?
They expected a slow war, not fast attacks.
What was the slogan used by the British to encourage their citizens to deal with the Blitz?
Keep Calm and Carry On
In what country is Dieppe located?
France
What country were the Canadians tasked with liberating after D-Day
Netherlands