Prime Ministers
Who commissioned the Diefenbunker?
John G. Diefenbaker
What was it called when there was a spike in number of babies born in the 1950s?
The Baby Boom
Who were the two superpowers at the forefront of the cold war?
USA and USSR
Which Prime Minister (from yesterday) was in power twice?
Pierre Elliot Trudeau
Where did people see/hear ads in the 1950s?
radio, TV
What is the significance of the year 1949?
NATO was formed, USSR tested first atomic bomb.
Which Prime Minister won a Nobel Peace Prize?
Lester B. Pearson
For bonus points: why did he win?
What types of toys were marketed towards girls in the 1950s?
Dolls, kitchen toys, nurse outfits, etc...
Did Canada send forces to fight in the Vietnam War?
No
St. Laurent, Pearson, Trudeau.
What types of toys were marketed towards boys in the 1950s?
Cowboy and doctor outfits, cars, etc...
What was the name of the first line of radar in the Canadian North?
The DEW line
Who was the Prime Minister when the USSR tested their first atomic bomb?
Louis St. Laurent
What was the "proper" dress code for high schoolers in the 1950s?
Long skirts and pants, shirts with collars.
Why was the Diefenbunker built?
To provide a safe place for members of the government to go in case of nuclear war.