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What was the primary reason for the U.S. naval blockade of Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
What was the primary reason for the U.S. naval blockade of Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
- To enforce a trade embargo on Cuba.
- To invade Cuba and remove the communist government.
- To prevent any further shipments of nuclear weapons from the USSR to Cuba. (correct)
- To force Cuba to withdraw from the United Nations.
Canada immediately raised its alert level to Defcon 3 at the request of the United States during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Canada immediately raised its alert level to Defcon 3 at the request of the United States during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
False (B)
What was the name of the Soviet leader who agreed to dismantle the missiles in Cuba?
What was the name of the Soviet leader who agreed to dismantle the missiles in Cuba?
Nikita Khrushchev
The U.S. discovered the Soviet nuclear launching sites in Cuba were only ________ miles from the American shore.
The U.S. discovered the Soviet nuclear launching sites in Cuba were only ________ miles from the American shore.
Match the following events with their descriptions:
Match the following events with their descriptions:
What was the primary reason the Germans incorrectly anticipated the D-Day landing location?
What was the primary reason the Germans incorrectly anticipated the D-Day landing location?
The Suez Canal was built by the British in 1869.
The Suez Canal was built by the British in 1869.
Who came up with the idea to replace the British and French troops with UN troops during the Suez Crisis?
Who came up with the idea to replace the British and French troops with UN troops during the Suez Crisis?
The Canadians would assault a beach named ______.
The Canadians would assault a beach named ______.
Match the following events with their dates:
Match the following events with their dates:
Which of these was NOT a contributing country during the D-Day landings?
Which of these was NOT a contributing country during the D-Day landings?
The Soviets sold weapons to Israel during the Suez crisis.
The Soviets sold weapons to Israel during the Suez crisis.
Approximately how many Canadian soldiers died during the battle of Normandy?
Approximately how many Canadian soldiers died during the battle of Normandy?
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Cuban Missile Crisis
Cuban Missile Crisis
The event where the Soviet Union (USSR) placed nuclear missile launching sites in Cuba, threatening the United States.
Defcon 3
Defcon 3
The American military's highest level of readiness.
UN peacekeeping force
UN peacekeeping force
The United Nations (UN) group sent to maintain peace in a conflict region.
Nikita Khrushchev
Nikita Khrushchev
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Distance between Cuba and America
Distance between Cuba and America
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What was D-Day?
What was D-Day?
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What does "D-Day" refer to?
What does "D-Day" refer to?
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What beach did the Canadian forces land on D-Day?
What beach did the Canadian forces land on D-Day?
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What was the Falaise Gap?
What was the Falaise Gap?
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What was the Suez Crisis?
What was the Suez Crisis?
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How was the Suez Crisis resolved?
How was the Suez Crisis resolved?
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What is the Suez Canal?
What is the Suez Canal?
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How did the Cold War affect conflicts?
How did the Cold War affect conflicts?
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Study Notes
D-Day (Normandy Campaign)
- Massive Allied Invasion: Nearly 150,000 Allied troops (including 14,000 Canadians at Juno Beach) landed in Normandy on D-Day in 1944.
- Canadian Contributions: 110 ships and 10,000 sailors from the Royal Canadian Navy, 15 fighter and fighter-bomber squadrons from the RCAF.
- Heavy Casualties: Over 10,000 Allied casualties on D-Day, including 1,074 Canadians (359 killed). Overall, the Normandy campaign cost the Allies 209,000 casualties, with over 5,000 Canadians killed.
- German Miscalculation: The Germans anticipated the invasion at Pas-de-Calais, believing it to be the shortest route to Germany.
- Canadian Role: The 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion and three divisions of British and US paratroopers landed behind German lines on the flanks of the main invasion force. Canadians played a key role in the Falaise Gap closing and the capture of approximately 150,000 German soldiers.
- End of Campaign: The Normandy campaign concluded on August 21, 1944, a significant turning point.
- Largest Seaborne Invasion: D-Day is considered the largest seaborne invasion in history.
- Falaise Gap: Closing of the Falaise Gap, a crucial retreat route for the Germans, was facilitated by the Allied forces (American, Canadian, and Polish) on August 20, 1944.
Suez Crisis
- International Conflict: The US and USSR were funding and supporting opposing groups in the conflict to attain rewards for their respective sides.
- Suez Canal Significance: The Suez Canal, built in Egypt by the French in 1869, allowed for direct trade routes between Europe and Asia, bypassing Africa.
- Arms Race in Egypt: The USSR started selling weapons to Egypt, leading to a significant military upgrade.
- Nationalization of Suez Canal: In 1956, the Egyptian president took control of the Suez Canal from its French and British owners.
- B.F.I Retaliation (British, French, and Israeli): B.F.I forces retook the Suez canal, resulting in a major conflict.
- Nuclear Threat: Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev warned of nuclear response to stop the intervention.
- UN Peacekeeping Force: Lester B. Pearson proposed a UN peacekeeping force to replace B.F.I forces. The UN General Assembly supported the initiative, which was implemented 11 days later.
Cuban Missile Crisis
- Soviet Missile Deployment: On October 22, 1962, the US discovered Soviet nuclear launching sites in Cuba.
- Defense and Blockade: The US Navy engaged in a blockade to stop the USSR from shipping more weapons to Cuba.
- Canadian Alert: The Americans requested Canada raise its military alert level (Defcon 3) to its highest state.
- Soviet Response: Soviet ships moved toward Cuba which led to the Prime Minister authorizing Canada's Defcon 3 alert.
- Crisis Resolution: On October 27, Soviet Premier Khrushchev agreed to dismantle and remove the USSR missiles.
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