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What was the primary response of Canada during the Korean War?
What was the primary response of Canada during the Korean War?
Which event is associated with the Oka Crisis?
Which event is associated with the Oka Crisis?
What does the term 'Conscription' refer to in a military context?
What does the term 'Conscription' refer to in a military context?
Lester B. Pearson is best known for his role in which aspect of international relations?
Lester B. Pearson is best known for his role in which aspect of international relations?
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What is the significance of the term 'Blitzkrieg' in WWII?
What is the significance of the term 'Blitzkrieg' in WWII?
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Which factor contributed to the start of World War I by fostering competition and distrust among nations?
Which factor contributed to the start of World War I by fostering competition and distrust among nations?
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Who was the leader of Nazi Germany during World War II?
Who was the leader of Nazi Germany during World War II?
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What was a significant consequence of the Treaty of Versailles for Germany?
What was a significant consequence of the Treaty of Versailles for Germany?
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What major economic issue characterized the Dirty 30s in Canada?
What major economic issue characterized the Dirty 30s in Canada?
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Which technological advancement was notable during World War I, affecting the nature of warfare?
Which technological advancement was notable during World War I, affecting the nature of warfare?
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What was a prominent cultural movement during the Roaring 20s that symbolized women's changing roles?
What was a prominent cultural movement during the Roaring 20s that symbolized women's changing roles?
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Which battle is significant for Canada’s involvement in WWII on Juno Beach?
Which battle is significant for Canada’s involvement in WWII on Juno Beach?
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What led to the banning of alcohol during the Roaring 20s in Canada?
What led to the banning of alcohol during the Roaring 20s in Canada?
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Study Notes
World War I (1914-1918)
- Causes: Militarism, imperialism, alliances (e.g., Triple Entente), nationalism, assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
- New Technologies: Machine guns, tanks, airplanes, submarines, radios.
- Key Battles: Vimy Ridge (significant Canadian victory).
- Life at Home: Increased women's workforce participation, right to vote in 1917, rationing, conscription.
- End of the War: Treaty of Versailles; Germany blamed for the war, causing resentment.
The Roaring Twenties
- Technology: Silent films, Model T cars, home radios.
- Entertainment: Charlie Chaplin, jazz music.
- Prohibition: Banned alcohol in Canada, led to law-breaking and problems.
- Women's Rights: Flappers, Persons Case (1929), women considered "persons" for government participation.
- Economy: Post-war consumer spending, contributing to later economic troubles.
The Dirty Thirties
- Great Depression: Severe economic downturn, high unemployment, R.B. Bennett's relief camps.
- Dust Bowl: Severe drought in Western Canada, agricultural hardship, dust storms.
- Winnipeg General Strike: Workers' demand for better pay and working conditions.
World War II (1939-1945)
- Dictators: Hitler (Germany), Mussolini (Italy), Stalin (Soviet Union), Hirohito (Japan).
- Key Battles: Battle of Britain (Britain's defense against invasion), Dieppe Raid (failed Canadian operation), Normandy/D-Day (major Allied operation), Juno Beach (Canadians fought here), Pearl Harbor (Japanese attack on U.S., drawing them into war).
- Ending the War: Atomic bomb use on Japan.
- Holocaust: Nazi persecution and mass murder of Jews.
The Cold War (1947-1991)
- Red Scare: Fear of communism's spread from the Soviet Union.
- Lester B. Pearson: Nobel Peace Prize winner, peacekeeping efforts.
- International Conflicts: Korean War, Vietnam War (Canada involved in peacekeeping).
- NATO: North Atlantic Treaty Organization, alliance formed to counter the Soviet Union.
Canada After the Wars
- Oka Crisis (1990): Indigenous land rights protest in Quebec related to a golf course.
- Residential Schools: Indigenous children in mandatory boarding schools, cultural suppression.
- FLQ: Front de libération du Québec, separatist group promoting Quebec independence.
Important People
- Billy Bishop: Canadian flying ace in WWI.
- Francis Pegahmagabow: A famous Canadian soldier in WWI.
- Lester B. Pearson: Canadian Prime Minister, known for peacekeeping efforts.
- R.B. Bennett: Prime Minister during the Great Depression.
- Dr. Frederick Banting: Insulin discoverer.
Key Vocabulary
- Conscription: Compulsory military service.
- Relief Camps: Temporary shelters for unemployed individuals.
- Prohibition: Ban on alcohol.
- Appeasement: Giving in to demands to avoid conflict.
- Blitzkrieg: "Lightning war," a rapid military strategy used by Germany.
- Red Scare: Fear of communism spreading.
- Arms Race: Competition between countries to build more powerful weapons.
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Test your knowledge on significant historical events from World War I to the Roaring Twenties. Explore the causes of the war, technological advancements, key battles, and the impact of the Great Depression and Prohibition. Understand how these events shaped modern society and women's rights during these tumultuous decades.
