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What role did Gouzenko play in the Gouzenko affair?
What role did Gouzenko play in the Gouzenko affair?
- He was a Canadian diplomat
- He was a military officer
- He was a cipher clerk at the Soviet Union's embassy in Ottawa (correct)
- He was a scientist
When did Gouzenko defect to the Canadian government?
When did Gouzenko defect to the Canadian government?
- In 1950
- In 1947
- Just weeks after the war ended in September 1945 (correct)
- During World War 2
What type of information did Gouzenko disclose after his defection?
What type of information did Gouzenko disclose after his defection?
- Classified information on cyphers, atomic research, and more (correct)
- Classified information on music
- Classified information on agriculture
- Classified information on space exploration
What was the implication of Gouzenko's disclosure on Canada's allies?
What was the implication of Gouzenko's disclosure on Canada's allies?
What was the outcome of Gouzenko's defection in terms of arrests?
What was the outcome of Gouzenko's defection in terms of arrests?
How did Canada address the security threat posed by Soviet infiltration?
How did Canada address the security threat posed by Soviet infiltration?
What was the significance of the Gouzenko Affair?
What was the significance of the Gouzenko Affair?
What was Canada's role during the Korean War?
What was Canada's role during the Korean War?
What did the creation of the United Nations Charter lead to?
What did the creation of the United Nations Charter lead to?
What was the purpose of the DEW line?
What was the purpose of the DEW line?
What was the reason for relocating Indigenous people to the high Arctic?
What was the reason for relocating Indigenous people to the high Arctic?
Who funded the creation of the DEW line?
Who funded the creation of the DEW line?
What was one of the early instances of Canada's participation in Cold War conflicts?
What was one of the early instances of Canada's participation in Cold War conflicts?
What were the main agencies created by the United Nations Charter?
What were the main agencies created by the United Nations Charter?
"The formation of DEW line was due to"?
"The formation of DEW line was due to"?
What was Canada's role during the Korean War?
What was Canada's role during the Korean War?
Flashcards
Who was Igor Gouzenko?
Who was Igor Gouzenko?
Igor Gouzenko was a cipher clerk at the Soviet embassy in Ottawa who defected to Canada in 1945.
What information did Gouzenko reveal?
What information did Gouzenko reveal?
Gouzenko disclosed classified information about Soviet cyphers, atomic research, and other sensitive matters.
What was the impact of Gouzenko's defection on Canada's allies?
What was the impact of Gouzenko's defection on Canada's allies?
Gouzenko's defection raised concerns about Soviet espionage and the potential compromise of valuable information.
What were the consequences of Gouzenko's revelations?
What were the consequences of Gouzenko's revelations?
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How did Canada address the security threat posed by Soviet infiltration?
How did Canada address the security threat posed by Soviet infiltration?
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What was the broader impact of the Gouzenko Affair?
What was the broader impact of the Gouzenko Affair?
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What was Canada's role in the Korean War?
What was Canada's role in the Korean War?
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What organizations did the United Nations Charter create?
What organizations did the United Nations Charter create?
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What was the purpose of the DEW line?
What was the purpose of the DEW line?
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Why were Indigenous people relocated to the high Arctic?
Why were Indigenous people relocated to the high Arctic?
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Who funded the DEW line?
Who funded the DEW line?
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What was an early example of Canada's involvement in Cold War conflicts?
What was an early example of Canada's involvement in Cold War conflicts?
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What were the main agencies created by the United Nations Charter?
What were the main agencies created by the United Nations Charter?
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What led to the creation of the DEW line?
What led to the creation of the DEW line?
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What was Canada's role during the Korean War?
What was Canada's role during the Korean War?
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