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What was a primary reason for the growth of boom towns in post-war Canada?
What was a primary reason for the growth of boom towns in post-war Canada?
Which of the following best describes the primary goal of the Marshall Plan?
Which of the following best describes the primary goal of the Marshall Plan?
What was the main purpose of the United Nations established in 1945?
What was the main purpose of the United Nations established in 1945?
What significant demographic shift occurred in post-war Canada?
What significant demographic shift occurred in post-war Canada?
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What was the outcome of the Korean War?
What was the outcome of the Korean War?
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How did the differing ideologies of the United States and the USSR contribute to the Cold War?
How did the differing ideologies of the United States and the USSR contribute to the Cold War?
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What was a major factor contributing to the rise of car culture in post-war Canada?
What was a major factor contributing to the rise of car culture in post-war Canada?
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What was the primary cause of the Cuban Missile Crisis?
What was the primary cause of the Cuban Missile Crisis?
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What is the main concept behind the term 'Iron Curtain' during the Cold War?
What is the main concept behind the term 'Iron Curtain' during the Cold War?
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What was a common expectation for women in post-war Canada?
What was a common expectation for women in post-war Canada?
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What was the primary objective of the Warsaw Pact?
What was the primary objective of the Warsaw Pact?
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Why did Canada join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?
Why did Canada join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?
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Which technological advancement became a prominent status symbol in post-war Canada?
Which technological advancement became a prominent status symbol in post-war Canada?
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What event spurred the beginning of the space race?
What event spurred the beginning of the space race?
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What was the main purpose of NORAD?
What was the main purpose of NORAD?
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Which action demonstrates a key tenet of the Truman Doctrine?
Which action demonstrates a key tenet of the Truman Doctrine?
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Which of the following best describes the style of homes that became common in post-war Canadian suburbs?
Which of the following best describes the style of homes that became common in post-war Canadian suburbs?
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What role did Canada seek to play on the world stage post-WWII, as described in the text?
What role did Canada seek to play on the world stage post-WWII, as described in the text?
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What was Lester Pearson's contribution to resolving Cold War conflicts?
What was Lester Pearson's contribution to resolving Cold War conflicts?
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Which of the following best defines the term 'Democracy', according to the provided text?
Which of the following best defines the term 'Democracy', according to the provided text?
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What impact did the post-war 'baby boom' have on society as this generation moved thru its life phases?
What impact did the post-war 'baby boom' have on society as this generation moved thru its life phases?
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What was the result of Canada's involvement in the Suez Crisis?
What was the result of Canada's involvement in the Suez Crisis?
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What entity was created due to the Suez Canal Crisis?
What entity was created due to the Suez Canal Crisis?
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What was a major reason the Suez Crisis was historically significant?
What was a major reason the Suez Crisis was historically significant?
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What characterized the teenage culture of the baby boomer generation?
What characterized the teenage culture of the baby boomer generation?
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Which musical style became the defining sound of the teenage baby boomer generation?
Which musical style became the defining sound of the teenage baby boomer generation?
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What was a significant factor that spurred the British Invasion in the 1960s?
What was a significant factor that spurred the British Invasion in the 1960s?
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What significant change did Canadian immigration policy undergo after World War II?
What significant change did Canadian immigration policy undergo after World War II?
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Which action was undertaken to establish a distinct Canadian identity separate from Britain?
Which action was undertaken to establish a distinct Canadian identity separate from Britain?
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Study Notes
Post-WWII Political Developments
- Yalta Conference: US, Britain, and Soviet Union met to reorganize post-war Germany and Europe, dividing it into four occupied zones.
- Marshall Plan: A US initiative to rebuild Europe after WWII by providing raw materials and equipment.
- United Nations (1945): Created to maintain international peace, security, improve living standards, and human rights. Key founding nations included the Soviet Union, US, Britain, France, and China.
The Cold War
- Canada's role as a "middle power": Canada under Mackenzie King sought to involve smaller nations in global security efforts.
- Ideological differences (US vs. USSR): The US (democratic, capitalist) and USSR (communist, state-controlled) had opposing political views, leading to the Cold War.
- Democracy: A system of government where power is held by the people through elected representatives.
- Communism: A political theory where all property is collectively owned, and each individual contributes and receives according to their ability and needs.
- USSR invasions: The Soviet army occupied Eastern European countries after WWII, contradicting Stalin's promise to withdraw.
- Iron Curtain: A political boundary dividing Europe into Western (largely democratic) and Eastern (largely communist) spheres.
- Warsaw Pact (1955): A military alliance formed by Eastern European communist nations, responding to NATO.
- NATO (1949): The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a military alliance of Western nations against the Soviet Union.
- Truman Doctrine: A significant shift in American foreign policy aiming to halt the spread of Soviet influence.
- Cold War Conflicts: The Korean War (1950-1953) and the Cuban Missile Crisis (1962) were major conflicts during the Cold War, demonstrating intense political tensions. The Korean War resulted in no territorial changes, and the Cuban Missile Crisis involved the US demanding the removal of Soviet nuclear missiles from Cuba.
Canada's Role
- NATO Membership: Canada joined NATO to improve international relations and bolster security.
- Military Involvement: Canada deployed troops to Korea and participated in UN peacekeeping operations.
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Explore the key political developments following World War II, including the Yalta Conference and the Marshall Plan. Understand the ideological differences between the US and the USSR that led to the Cold War, along with Canada's role as a middle power and the essence of democracy and communism.
