Cold War
When did the Cold War officially begin?
1945
What was the purpose of the Canadian arms industry during the Cold War?
To maintain a strong defense against potential Soviet aggression
What was the purpose of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?
To establish a military alliance against the Soviet Union
How did Canada contribute to the Korean War?
Canada contributed to the Korean War by sending peacekeeping forces to mediate the conflict rather than direct combat involvement.
How did the Cuban Missile Crisis impact Canada?
The Cuban Missile Crisis had a significant impact on Canada as it heightened tensions and raised concerns about a potential nuclear conflict, leading to increased defense measures and preparations within the country.
How did the Cold War end?
With the collapse of the Soviet Union
Which Canadian city became an important center for intelligence gathering during the Cold War?
Ottawa
Which Canadian Prime Minister played a significant role in the creation of NATO?
Lester B. Pearson
How did Canada contribute to the Korean War (1950-1953)?
By sending peacekeeping forces to mediate the conflict
What was the main military alliance of the Soviet Union and its Eastern European satellite states?
Warsaw Pact
The Cold War turned hot in 1950 when Soviet-backed troops from this country invaded South Korea.
North Korea
The death of this Soviet leader in 1953 brought a temporary relaxation of Cold War tensions.
Joseph Stalin
NATO stands for:
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Which political party in Canada opposed Canada's involvement in the Vietnam War?
New Democratic Party (NDP)
How did the Canadian government respond to the anti-nuclear movement during the Cold War?
In response to the anti-nuclear movement during the Cold War, the Canadian government implemented policies to address public concerns, including nuclear disarmament advocacy and promoting peaceful uses of nuclear energy.
Which event marked the height of the Cold War tensions in 1962?
Cuban Missile Crisis
The two superpowers involved in the Cold War were the United States and…
the Soviet Union
The unsuccessful Soviet blockade of this city marked an early victory for the U.S.
Berlin
The stationing of nuclear-armed missiles in this country brought the U.S. and the Soviet Union to the brink of nuclear war in October 1962.
Cuba
What was the Avro Arrow and why was it significant?
The Avro Arrow was an advanced supersonic interceptor aircraft developed by Canada during the Cold War. It was significant because its cancellation in 1959 had a major impact on Canada's aerospace industry.
This Soviet leader introduced a series of reforms that hastened the collapse of the Soviet Union, effectively ending the Cold War.
Mikhail Gorbachev
What was the main ideological conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War?
Capitalism vs. Communism
What was the official Canadian policy of the government during the Cold War? a) Non-Aligned Policy
Non-Aligned Policy
What was the significance of the 1989 fall of the Berlin Wall?
It marked the end of the Cold War and the reunification of Germany.
After World War II this U.S.-sponsored program supplied much-needed economic aid to western Europe.
Marshall Plan