Canadian History Overview

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What historical event is associated with the key civil rights figure Viola Desmond?

The founding of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association
The establishment of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
The creation of the Canadian Human Rights Act
Her refusal to leave a white-only section of a theater (correct)

Which issue is NOT typically associated with the changes in Canadian society mentioned in the study topics?

Reproductive rights
Women's rights
Environmental regulations (correct)
LGBTQ+ rights

What is a significant aspect of Canada's role during the Cold War?

Canada's involvement in the Vietnam War
Canada's withdrawal from the United Nations
Canada's military alliance with the Soviet Union
Canada as a middle power in international relations (correct)

Which of the following topics is directly related to Indigenous Peoples in Canada?

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Which conflict is associated with Canada's peacekeeping efforts?

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Post-War Changes

The period after World War II saw major changes in society, including advancements in technology, the rise of suburbs, and evolving gender roles.

Civil Rights

This movement focused on achieving equal rights and opportunities for all Canadians, regardless of race or origin. Key events and figures include the fight against segregation, the struggle for voting rights, and the legacy of figures like Viola Desmond.

Cold War & International Relations

This period of global tension between the US and Soviet Union saw Canada navigate its role as a middle power, participating in international organizations like the UN and engaging in conflicts such as the Korean War.

Peacekeeping and International Affairs

Canada has a long history of participating in peacekeeping missions around the world, aiming to prevent conflicts and maintain peace. The Rwandan genocide is a tragic example of a situation where Canada intervened.

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Indigenous Peoples

The rights and experiences of Indigenous peoples in Canada encompass a range of issues, including historic injustices like residential schools and the Sixties Scoop, ongoing struggles for land recognition, and the ongoing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) crisis.

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Study Notes

Historical Topics

Immigration: Changes to immigration laws, refugees, and multiculturalism
Post-War Era: Technological advancements, development of suburbs, and shifts in gender roles.
Civil Rights Movement: Events in Dresden and Africville, and the activism of Viola Desmond.
Canadian Society Liberalization: Medicare, women's rights, reproductive rights, divorce, and LGBTQ+ rights.
Cold War: The role of the UN, Canada's role as an intermediary power, the Korean War, the Afghanistan conflict, and the Suez Canal Crisis.
French-English Relations: Historical relationships between the French and English populations in Canada.
Peacekeeping and International Relations: Canada's role in peacekeeping missions, including the Rwandan genocide.
Indigenous Peoples: First Nations, Metis, Inuit, residential schools, the Sixties Scoop, the Indian Act, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) and environmental racism regarding land claims.