WWI
This name was used to describe the area between opposing trenches.
What is "no man's land"?
This racialized group was targetted by the Canadian government during WWII.
Who are the Japanese Canadians?
These two nations were the main opposing sides during the Cold War.
Who are the United States and Soviet Union?
Canada Pre-WWI has it's identity closely linked to this nation.
What is the United Kingdom / Britain?
This social movement was predominantly taking place in the United States during the 1950-60s but had an impact on Canadian society and racial equality.
What is the Civil Rights Movement?
This was the ‘spark’ that ignited WWI.
What is the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
This event brought the United States into WWII.
What is the attack on Pearl Harbour?
Following WWII, a new conflict arose known as a war of words, propaganda, espionage, and economic pressure.
What is the Cold War?
This WWI battle is considered a defining moment for Canadian nationhood.
What is the battle of Vimy Ridge?
This term describes the movement that fought for women's equal rights, including voting rights.
What is the Suffrage Movement?
These 3 countries made up the Triple Alliance during WWI.
Who are Germany, Austria-Hungary, & Italy?
This term was used by Hitler's government to describe the systematic genocide of European Jews.
What is the "Final Solution"?
This generation born after WWII caused a large population boom in North America as people began focusing on starting families.
What are "Baby Boomers"?
What is the United States of America / USA?
This act was used three times during Canadian history; during WWI, WWII, and the FLQ crisis.
What is The War Measures Act?
This is the name of the agreement that officially ended WWI.
What is the Treaty of Versailles?
This was the name of Hitler's strategy of rapid military assault used in WWII.
What is Blitzkrieg? ("lightning war")
These neighbourhoods were built in post-WWII Canada and focused on new homes for the growing population on cheap land, encouraging low-density building.
What are Suburbs?
Canadian forces aided the Allied forces in the D-Day invasion by storming this beach.
What is Juno Beach?
The acronym FLQ was used to describe a small group of radical separatists from Quebec.
What is the Front de Libération du Québec?
Unsanitary conditions, rat infestations, and this common illness, were some of the hardship faced by soldiers in the trenches.
What is Trench Foot?
This battle was a complete disaster for the Allied forces during the early years of WWII.
What is the Dieppe Raid?
In the 1950s advertisements began to target new groups, like teens and kids, which helped increase spending and promoted mass consumptions, known as…
What is Consumerism?
BONUS - This year marked the official change of the Canadian flag to the red and white maple leaf we recognize today.
When is 1965?
This Canadian Prime Minister introduced the Official Languages Act, making Canada officially bilingual in most significant areas.