Bk 3 Grade 10 Canadian History

United Nations Purpose

Created to maintain global peace and prevent future world wars.

Canada as a Middle Power

A nation with significant international influence despite not being a global superpower.

Canada's Foreign Diplomacy

Worked through peacekeeping and international cooperation to keep global stability.

Middle Power Significance

Improved Canada's international reputation and made peacekeeping part of its identity.

Cold War Definition

A global competition for influence between the United States and the Soviet Union.

Superpower Ideologies

The US promoted capitalism and democracy while the USSR pushed communism.

Cold War Competition

Superpowers competed through arms races, nuclear weapons, spying, and proxy wars.

Cold War Triggers

Both sides feared the spread of the opposing ideology and believed their system was superior.

Cold War Impact

Shaped global politics for decades, created nuclear fear, and led to military alliances.

Postwar Housewife Expectations

Society expected women to focus on raising children and managing the home.

Shift in Women's Employment

Many women left wartime jobs so returning soldiers could work.

Postwar Family Ideal

Media promoted a family model of a working husband and stay-at-home wife.

Return to Traditional Roles

Driven by the baby boom and a desire for traditional family life.

Housewife Role Significance

Limited opportunities for women, causing frustration that inspired later rights movements.

Iron Curtain Meaning

A phrase symbolizing the division of Europe into democratic and communist halves.

Churchill's Warning

Warned that Eastern European countries were falling under Soviet communist control.

Iron Curtain Purpose

Churchill wanted Western nations to recognize the growing threat of the Soviet Union.

Iron Curtain Significance

Popularized the famous term and marked the beginning of Cold War tensions.

Baby Boom Cause

Driven by postwar economic prosperity, returning soldiers, and optimism for the future.

Baby Boom Impact

Caused rapid population growth and increased demand for housing and schools.

Development of Suburbs

Large residential communities built outside city centers to meet housing demands.

Suburban Growth Drivers

Rising incomes made home ownership possible while cars made commuting easier.

Suburbs Significance

Changed Canadian lifestyles, increased car dependency, and created modern communities.

Status Before 1947

Canadians were legally classified as British subjects rather than citizens.

Citizenship Act Purpose

Created a distinct Canadian citizenship separate from British identity.

Passage of Citizenship Act

Driven by growing wartime national pride and a desire for independence.

Citizenship Act Control

Gave Canada direct legal control over its own immigration and citizenship matters.

Citizenship Act Significance

Strengthened national identity and marked a major step toward full sovereignty.

Maurice Richard's Status

A hockey star who symbolized French-Canadian success against English-Canadian power.

The Richard Riot

Protests erupted after French Canadians felt Richard received an unfair suspension.

Richard Riot Cause

Frustration over perceived unfair treatment by English-controlled hockey authorities.

Maurice Richard Significance

Became a symbol of French-Canadian pride and an early sign of Quebec nationalism.

St. Laurent's Leadership

Governed Canada during a post-World War II economic boom.

St. Laurent Domestic Policy

Brought Newfoundland into Confederation and built major transportation infrastructure.

St. Laurent Social Policy

Expanded social programs, paid off debts, and opened postwar immigration.

St. Laurent Foreign Policy

Joined NATO, supported the United Nations, and modernized the court system.

St. Laurent Significance

Helped modernize the country and strengthened Canada's international role.

NATO Definition

A military alliance formed by Western nations for collective defense.

NATO Core Rule

An attack on one member country is considered an attack on all.

NATO Purpose

Created because Western nations feared Soviet military expansion into Europe.

NATO Significance

Helped deter Soviet aggression and strengthened Canada's global military role.

NORAD Definition

A joint military command created to monitor and defend North American airspace.

NORAD Purpose

Developed due to fears of a surprise Soviet nuclear strike.

NORAD Significance

Increased military cooperation between Canada and the United States.

Newfoundland's Choice

Voters chose to join Canada instead of staying under British rule.

Newfoundland's Motivation

Facing economic difficulties, the region sought Canadian financial support and social programs.

Newfoundland Significance

Expanded Canadian territory eastward and added to the national population.

Communist Paranoia Definition

Widespread fear that communist spies were secretly working inside Western institutions.

Government Red Scare Responses

Investigated suspected communists, sometimes falsely accusing innocent citizens.

Communist Paranoia Cause

Driven by fear of the Soviet threat and the spread of communism.

Communist Paranoia Significance

Created widespread suspicion and increased government surveillance.

Korean War Origins

Communist North Korea invaded democratic South Korea after the country was divided.

UN Korean Intervention

The United Nations sent military forces to stop the spread of communism.

Canada's Korean Role

Contributed thousands of troops, ships, and aircraft to defend South Korea.

Korean War Significance

Canada's third largest military deployment and the first major Cold War conflict.

Tommy Douglas Healthcare Vision

Introduced publicly funded medical treatment available to everyone regardless of income.

Universal Healthcare Motivation

Many citizens could not afford medical care, which Douglas viewed as a right.

Medicare Significance

Led to Canada's universal healthcare system, improving medical access for all citizens.

Postwar Social Program Expansion

Government expanded social safety nets due to economic prosperity and public demand.

Indian Act Background

A restrictive law giving the federal government control over Indigenous lives.

Indian Act 1951 Changes

Removed some harsh restrictions and legalized banned cultural ceremonies.

Indian Act Revision Drivers

Changing global human rights attitudes and challenges from Indigenous leaders.

Indian Act Limitations

Maintained government control, kept residential schools open, and denied full equality.

Indian Act Revision Significance

First major reform of Indigenous policy, laying groundwork for future activism.

Suez Crisis Cause

Egypt nationalized the canal, prompting an invasion by Britain, France, and Israel.

Pearson's Suez Solution

Proposed a UN peacekeeping force to separate combatants and defuse tensions.

Suez Crisis Purpose

Pearson aimed to prevent a larger war and find a peaceful resolution.

Suez Crisis Significance

Marked the birth of modern UN peacekeeping and won Pearson a Nobel Prize.

Diefenbaker's Focus

Worked to expand individual opportunities and strengthen national independence.

Diefenbaker Civil Rights

Extended federal voting rights to Indigenous peoples and promoted the Bill of Rights.

Diefenbaker Diversity Policy

Opened immigration to non-Europeans and supported independence for former global colonies.

Diefenbaker Significance

Advanced civil rights and increased political participation for Indigenous peoples.

Quiet Revolution Shift

Secularized Quebec by transferring control of schools and hospitals from Church to government.

Quiet Revolution Motivation

French Canadians wanted economic and political power matching their population majority.

Quiet Revolution Significance

Modernized Quebec society and sparked a strong wave of Quebec nationalism.

Maîtres Chez Nous Meaning

A slogan expressing that Quebecers should control their own economy and institutions.

Maîtres Chez Nous Purpose

Driven by French Canadians feeling a lack of economic power over resources.

Maîtres Chez Nous Significance

Became a powerful symbol for Quebec self-determination and nationalism.

Women's Rights Goals

Activists fought for equal pay, employment opportunities, and challenged gender roles.

Women's Rights Motivation

Driven by widespread discrimination and the belief in gender equality.

Women's Rights Significance

Expanded career opportunities and altered Canadian workplace culture.

Birth Control Pill Impact

Provided a highly effective pregnancy prevention method controlled directly by women.

Birth Control Pill Purpose

Allowed women to pursue education and careers without unplanned pregnancies.

Birth Control Pill Significance

Enabled family planning, delaying marriage, and boosted the Women's Rights Movement.

Hippie Values

Rejected materialism and strict social rules while promoting peace and love.

Hippie Protests

Expressed anti-establishment attitudes and actively protested against military conflicts.

Hippie Motivations

Frustration with social expectations and fear of Cold War nuclear conflicts.

Hippie Significance

Influenced popular culture and helped promote civil and women's rights movements.

Pearson's Social Reforms

Created the Canada Pension Plan and introduced nationwide universal healthcare.

Pearson's National Symbols

Oversaw the creation and adoption of a new national flag.

Pearson's International Legacy

Earned a Nobel Peace Prize for his extensive diplomatic work.

Pearson's Purpose

Focused on improving quality of life and strengthening Canadian identity.

Maple Leaf Flag Purpose

Replaced British symbols with a unique design representing all Canadians.

Maple Leaf Flag Significance

Reflected growing independence from Britain and strengthened national unity.

Universal Points System Shift

Evaluated immigrants on skills and education rather than race or origin.

Points System Purpose

Created to establish a fairer and more effective national immigration system.

Points System Significance

Increased cultural diversity by welcoming immigrants from Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

Expo 67 Purpose

Held to celebrate Canada's centennial and showcase it as a modern nation.

Expo 67 Significance

Boosted national pride, international reputation, and showcased global innovation.

Vive le Québec Libre Speech

French President Charles de Gaulle publicly supported Quebec independence at Expo.