Historical Figures
Fought to end Apartheid, served time in prison, was released, and later became President of South Africa
Nelson Mandela
This billion dollar project was funded by Canada at first...eventually the US joined in
St Laurence Seaway
US Senator. Spread paranoia regarding "Communist sympathizers" in government.
Joseph McCarthy
This strike was largely a defeat for the unions in the short term. But it did create a feeling of a "new nationalism"
Asbestos Strke
He's sensitive about his socks and slides...
Matias
This person was charged for 'depriving the government of tax'
Viola Desmond.
This plan provided economic aid to Europe as well as other developing countries throughout the commonwealth. Canada contributed $2 Billion
The Columbo Plan
Created in 1949. A military alliance that still exists today.
This community was expropriated by the Halifax government. Forced Black Canadians out of their homes, off their property.
Africville
Whether its water or the bathroom, this person asks for either/or - more than the rest...
Neel
Many historians argue that this persons actions are what kickstarted the cold war.
Igor Gouzenko
Suburb life emphasized stereotypical male and female roles as seen in this television series of the 1950's
Leave it to Beaver
The demilitarized zone between North and South Korea sits on this parallel
38th
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!!
Name the three US presidents that were in power during the Vietnam war....
Other than Canadian History, McCallen has also taught.... (name 1)
Law, Anthro, US History
John Humphrey
As Newfoundlanders went to the polls to vote in 1949, they had these 3 options:
1) Maintain their independence
2) (Commission of Government) Remain close to Britain
3) Join Canada
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!
The name of the Russian spy in "Bridge of Spies"
Children of Fathers who left Canada to work in other countries (losing their Canadian citizenship in the process) were called this:
"Lost Canadians"
Two years ago, I was three times as old as my brother was. In three years, I will be twice as old as my brother. How old is each of us now?
Older Brother is 17
Younger Brother is 7
An influential First Nations leader who called upon the Canadian government to allow First nations more autonomy and the right to vote in Federal Elections...
Andrew Paull
When money ran out to fund the pipeline, the Liberals decided the allocate government spending to help finish the project. When the Conservatives wanted to debate the validity of the spending, the government invoked this procedure which effectively ended all debates in the house of commons on the topic.
The leader of Egypt at the time of the Suez Crisis (last name will do)
Gamal Abdel Nasser
This group of First Nations were unknowingly drinking contaminated (radioactive waste) water created by processed Uranium. The government knew but chose not to say anything...
The Dene
McCallen is thinking of a number between 1-4
What is it....