WWII
Who was the P.M of Germany during the time?
Adolf Hitler
What year did WWI begin?
July 26th, 1914
U.S and USSR (Union Soviet Socialist Republics)
What year was the flag adopted?
January 8th, 1965
What decade did the cold war end?
1990's
What was the main goal of WWII?
To commit genocide of the Jews
What alliance included Britain, France and Russia?
The Triple Entrente
What military alliance involved the U.S and Canada?
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization
What does the maple leaf symbolize?
It represents Canada, showing strength, freedom, unity, and connection to nature
What was the terrorist attack off september 11th, 2001?
What Countries where involved in WWII?
Italy, Germany, France, Britain, U.S, and Canada
What was the battle of Vimy Ridge?
A war fought and won by Canada
What was the Space Race?
To see who could win the space race first. (Who could reach the moon first?)
What document gave Canada legal independence from britain in 1931?
The Statue of WestMinster.
Who is Canada's prime minister as of the moment
Mark Carney
What role did women have in WWII
They took over the male jobs, such as factory workers, taxi drivers, etc...
Why was trenche warfare so deadly?
Because not only your were physically getting shot at, you were also attacked by bacteria, this was called Trench Foot
What was the Cuban Missile crisis?
The brink of nuclear war between the U.S and USSR
Why was the flag of Canada so controversial?
What global health Crisis began in 2020?
Covd 19
Why did Germany surrender in 1945?
Because of the Hiroshima bombing
What was the treaty of Versailles, and why was it important?
It was a peace treaty, allowing for germany and the allied forces to end WWI.
How did Canada contribute to peacekeeping?
By helping out and resolving the Suez Crisis.
How did Canada's actions after WWII change how countries viewed us?
What major technological advancement has had the biggest impact on daily life since 1980?
The internet