Canada and the Cold War
who dominated Cuba before Castro?
Fulgencio Batista
When did Kennedy announce his Alliance for Progress plan?
November 1961
How did Canada contribute to the Korean War?
Canada send in 27000 soldiers, sailors, and airmen and constituted the third largest UN contingent in Korea. 516 Canadians died there.
When did Castro officially declare himself a communist?
In April 1961 Castro spoke of a socialist revolution. In December 1961 he describe himself as a Marxist-Leninist
When was NORAD established and what was its significance?
NORAD was established in 1957 to facilitate US interception of Soviet missiles over Canada. The significance of it is that it brought a change to a foreign representative operation control of Canadian forces in Canada.
Why did the US feared Castro in 1960?
Castro expropriated US-owned businesses; Cuba was considered US backyard. Castro makes trade deals with the USSR. Castro might encourage other revolution in Latin America
Discuss the reasons for the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977
Anti-US riots in Panama, increasing tensions between the two countries and President Carter’s desire to improve relations with Panama, specifically, and Latin America in general. Panamanian reasons include wanting to end US domination, a desire to control the important canal and to benefit economically.
To what extent was Canada supportive to the Vietnam war
'quiet complicity'
- never send in troops like Korea; but welcomed Americans who didn't want to fight there and gave some support b/c Canada was a member of NATO
- Despite public support president Pearson urged a negotiated settlement. Trudeau was quiet until 1972 but criticized 1972 Christmas bombing
What was the initial American reaction to Castro's rise to power
Initially, American liberals liked Castro, as he seemed preferable to Batista. However, the CIA considered him a communist so Eisenhower was cautious. Not until Castro confiscated the land did the Americans start to become hostile to him.
To what extent was Nixon's peace with honor a success
Manage to get the American soldier out with Thieu still in power. However, the exit was slow and the bombing further divide America. More importantly, the North Vietnamese remained in South Vietnam
Compare nad contrast the impact of the Korean war on Canada and the US
the extensive military involvement of Canada resulted in an internal controversy that may have contributed to their decision to maintain official neutrality in the Vietnam War. However, the USA is ambitious to continue its policy of containment increasing support for non-communist countries. However, the Korean war increase both countries' fear of communism.
What were the impact of the cold war on Cuba's foreign policy?
Castro reject US interference, closer ties with the USSR. Castro leadership in the Non-Aligned Movement and support for revolution in Latin America and Africa.
To what extent did President Carter’s foreign policy improved US relations with Latin America?
Carter’s foreign policy based on the defense of human rights. In so doing, he ended financial aid to repressive regimes in Latin America and placed sanctions on Argentina, Brazil and Chile. In Nicaragua, the US ceased support of the repressive dictator Somoza and he was overthrown by the leftist Sandinistas. Carter provided economic aid to the Sandinistas. He also completed negotiations with Panama, turning control of the Canal over to Panama, and began negotiations with Cuba to improve relations.
In conclusion "he improve relations through the Panama Canal Treaty and the human rights initiatives but a Carter's adherence to containment policy created inconsistencies and contradictions"