World War 2

Canada fought World War 2 during this time

1939 - 1945

This was the first country Nazi Germany took over

Austria

The "Axis Pact" was an alliance between these countries

Germany, Italy and Japan

The National Socialist German Workers' Party was better known as the

Nazis

This new technology helped win the Battle of Britain

Radar

What country did Hitler invade that caused Britain and France to declare war?

Poland

In his book, Mein Kempf ("My Struggle"), Hitler promised Germans this:

All above

Blitzkrieg means the following

Lightning warfare

Rationing means the following

Portioning valuable products like butter, sugar, coffee, and meat in small amounts

How many of the estimated 21,000 Japanese Canadians rounded up for internment were convicted of spying for Japan during World War I!?

Not one person

This Canadian Prime Minister during World War Il liked to have long chats with his dog, have séances with his dead mother, and was an early admirer of Adolph Hitler

William Lyon Mackenzie King

American atomic bombs destroyed these two cities

Hiroshima & Nagasaki

In December 1941, this infamous surprise Japanese attack on this American naval base caused Canadians to become suspicious of Japanese Canadians:

Pearl Harbour

This strategy was employed by Allied merchant ships to avoid German submarines

All above

The Nuremberg Laws did this

All of the above

In the entire British Empire/Commonwealth which school sent the most students and staff (approx 2200) to fight in WW2?

Danforth CTI

The Munich Agreement, signed by the leaders of France, Britain with Germany, sacrificed this country to appease Hitler

Czechoslovakia

Kristallnacht or the "Night of Broken Glass" symbolized

The beginning of the physical harassment of Jews in Nazi Germany

What were the names of the American atomic bombs?

Little boy and Fat man

The Final Solution was the term to explain

The extermination of the Jews

Battle of Britain

RAF v. Luftwaffe

Battle of Dieppe

A Canadian Disaster

Battle of Dunkirk

A “Miracle”

Battle of Ortona

Urban Warfare

Battle of Normandy

D-Day

Camp X

Spies & Secret Agents

Manhattan Project

Atomic Bomb

Pervitin

Crystal Meth

Kristalinachi

Crystal Night

Aryan

Master Race

Conscription is when men between the ages of 18-45 are forced to join the army

How did conscription divide different groups in Canada during WW2?

Conscription divided Canada because many English Canadians supported it, but many French Canadians, especially in Quebec, did not want to be forced to fight. This caused disagreement across the country.

The St. Louis incident was a ship (and its passengers) being denied entry into

Canada Explain what happened and what was its significance to Canada?

The St. Louis incident was when Jewish refugees were escaping from the Holocaust yet denied entry to Canada. It showed that Canada was not always willing to help people escaping danger, and it became a shameful example of Canada’s treatment of Jewish refugees.

Blitzkrieg was a very rapid assault by German forces on their enemies. Explain it

Blitzkrieg, or “lightning war,” was a fast German attack that used tanks, planes, and soldiers together. It also used radar communication to help Germany move and attack quickly and surprise the enemy

The Home Front was the war effort in the cities and country sides of Canada. Why was it so important for Canada's armed forces during WW2?

The Home Front was important because people in Canada supported the war by working in factories, farms, and other jobs that supplied soldiers with food, weapons, vehicles, and supplies. The government also used rationing and price controls so more resources could go to the war effort.

How did Canadian women contribute to the war effort?

Canadian women contributed to the war effort by working in factories, farms, offices, and the military while many men were away fighting. They made weapons, ammunition, uniforms, and other supplies, and they also helped on the home front by rationing food, knitting clothes for soldiers, and raising money for the war. Some women served as nurses and in support jobs for the armed forces. Women also made history as pilots, flying aircraft for transport and training so that more men could be sent to battle. Their work was important because it kept Canada running and helped support soldiers overseas.

How did WW2 impact Canada?

World War II had a big impact on Canada because it changed the country’s economy, society, and daily life. During the war, many Canadians worked in factories, farms, and offices to help produce weapons, food, uniforms, and other supplies for soldiers. Because of this, more women joined the workforce and took on jobs that were usually done by men. People at home also had to deal with rationing, which meant they had to save food, gas, and other materials for the war effort. After the war, Canada became more independent and important in the world because of its military role and the strength it showed during the conflict.

during D-Day, the largest Allied amphibious (Eg, sea to land) assault in history?

One lesson from the Battle of Dieppe was that planning and cooperation are very important before a major attack. It also showed that more support, better preparation, and stronger equipment were needed for D-Day.