Canada's Involvement in WWII and Beyond

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The Japanese population living in Canada during World War Two was forced into ______ camps.

internment

______ Major was able to liberate Zwolle, Netherlands from Nazi control all by himself!

Leo

The Canadians advanced the farthest on ______ attacking Juno beach.

D-Day

During the Cold War, the USA and the ______ Union had a rivalry.

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Canada became a member of the ______ Nations in 1945.

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Japanese Canadian Internment

The forced confinement of Japanese Canadians during World War II in camps located in the interior of British Columbia.

Leo Major and Zwolle

A Canadian soldier, Leo Major, single-handedly liberated the Dutch city of Zwolle from Nazi control.

Post-WWII Germany

After World War II, the Allied powers divided Germany into occupied zones, demilitarized it, and aimed to establish peace through democracy.

The Cold War

The Cold War was a period of tension and rivalry mainly between the USA and the Soviet Union.

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Canada Joins the UN

Canada joined the United Nations in 1945, becoming a member of this international organization for peace and cooperation.

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Study Notes

Japanese Internment in Canada During WWII

  • Japanese Canadians were forced into internment camps in British Columbia during World War II.

Zwolle Liberation

  • Leo Major liberated Zwolle, Netherlands from Nazi control.

D-Day Advancements

  • Canadian forces advanced furthest on Juno Beach during D-Day.

Post-WWII Germany

  • Allied powers divided Germany, demilitarized it, and promoted democracy to prevent another war.

Cold War Rivalry

  • The USA and the Soviet Union competed during the Cold War.

Canada's UN Membership

  • Canada joined the United Nations in 1945.

Pearson and the Suez Crisis

  • Lester B. Pearson helped resolve the Suez Crisis in 1956.

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