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Which Canadian province was home to internment camps for Japanese people during World War Two?
Which Canadian province was home to internment camps for Japanese people during World War Two?
- British Columbia (correct)
- Quebec
- Alberta
- Ontario
Canada became a member of the United Nations in 1946.
Canada became a member of the United Nations in 1946.
False (B)
What was the name of the Canadian soldier who single-handedly liberated the Dutch city of Zwolle from Nazi control during World War II?
What was the name of the Canadian soldier who single-handedly liberated the Dutch city of Zwolle from Nazi control during World War II?
Leo Major
During the Cold War, the ______ and the Soviet Union had a rivalry.
During the Cold War, the ______ and the Soviet Union had a rivalry.
Match the following events to the correct year:
Match the following events to the correct year:
Flashcards
Japanese internment in Canada
Japanese internment in Canada
The Japanese population living in Canada during World War II was forced into internment camps deep in the interior of British Columbia.
Who liberated Zwolle?
Who liberated Zwolle?
Leo Major, a Canadian soldier, single-handedly liberated the Dutch city of Zwolle from Nazi control.
Allied postwar plan for Germany
Allied postwar plan for Germany
The Allied powers, after World War II, decided to divide Germany into sections, demilitarize it, and promote peace through democracy to avoid repeating the mistakes of World War I.
Cold War rivalry
Cold War rivalry
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Canada joins UN
Canada joins UN
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Study Notes
Japanese Internment During WWII
- Japanese Canadians were forced into internment camps in British Columbia during WWII.
Allied Actions After WWII
- Allied powers divided Germany, demilitarized it, and promoted democracy to avoid another war.
Cold War Rivalry
- The USA and the Soviet Union competed during the Cold War.
Canadian Role in WWII
- Canada advanced furthest at Juno Beach on D-Day.
Canadian Peacekeeper
- Lester B. Pearson helped resolve the Suez Crisis.
Canadian International Involvement
- Canada joined the United Nations in 1945.
Leo Major's Action
- Leo Major liberated Zwolle, Netherlands from Nazi control single-handedly.
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Description
Explore key events in Canadian history during World War II and the Cold War. This quiz covers topics such as Japanese internment, the role of Canada on D-Day, and peacekeeping efforts. Test your knowledge of these pivotal moments and Canada's international involvement.
