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League of Nations

An intergovernmental organization established after World War I to promote peace and cooperation among countries, aiming to prevent future conflicts.

Triple Entente

A military alliance formed before World War I between France, Russia, and Great Britain to counter the threat posed by the Triple Alliance.

Triple Alliance

A military alliance formed before World War I between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy, aimed at mutual defense against the Triple Entente.

Conscientious Objectors

Individuals who refuse military service on moral or religious grounds.

Enemy Aliens

Individuals residing in a country at war with their home country, often subjected to restrictions.

Allied Forces

The coalition of countries led by the United Kingdom, France, and Russia during World War I, later joined by the United States and others, formed to combat the Central Powers.

The Progressive Party

A political party in Canada that emerged in the early 20th century, focusing on social reform, anti-corruption, and advocating for farmers' rights.

Robert Borden

Canadian Prime Minister during World War I who led the country to support the Allies.

Mackenzie King

The Prime Minister of Canada during World War II, known for his leadership and policies promoting national unity and economic growth.

R. B. Benett

The Prime Minister of Canada from 1930 to 1935, known for his response to the Great Depression and implementing relief programs.

General Arthur Currie

A Canadian military commander during World War I, Currie was known for leading Canadian forces at key battles, including Vimy Ridge, and was the first Canadian commander of the Canadian Corps.

Axis Powers

The coalition of nations led by Germany, Italy, and Japan during World War II, known for their military aggression against the Allies.

Adolf Hitler

The leader of Nazi Germany from 1934 to 1945, he orchestrated World War II and was central to the Holocaust.

Mussolini

Fascist leader of Italy from 1922 to 1943, he established a dictatorship and was an ally of Nazi Germany during World War II.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

The 32nd President of the United States, serving from 1933 to 1945. He led the country during the Great Depression and most of World War II, implementing the New Deal and promoting Allied unity. W

Winston Churchill

British Prime Minister during World War II, known for his leadership and speeches that rallied the British people.

United Nations

An international organization founded in 1945 to promote peace, security, and cooperation among countries after World War II.

Refugees

People who are forced to flee their home country due to war, persecution, or violence.

NORAD

A North American aerospace defense organization, established during the Cold War to monitor and defend against aerial threats.

NATO

An intergovernmental military alliance established in 1949 for mutual defense and collective security among its member countries.

Warsaw Pact

A collective defense treaty established in 1955 among eight communist states in Eastern Europe to counter NATO.

USSR

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, a federal socialist state that existed from 1922 to 1991.

Louis St. Laurent

A Canadian politician who served as Prime Minister from 1948 to 1957, noted for his contributions to the establishment of NATO and post-war recovery.

Joseph McCarthy

A U.S. senator known for his role in the Red Scare, leading investigations and accusations against suspected communists in the 1950s.

The Commonwealth

of Nations is a political association of mainly former territories of the British Empire, promoting political, economic, and cultural cooperation.

The World Bank

an international financial institution that provides loans and grants to the governments of developing countries for the purpose of pursuing capital projects and reducing poverty.

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

an international organization that aims to promote global economic stability and growth by providing financial assistance and advice to member countries.

Lester B. Peasron

was a Canadian statesman and Prime Minister known for his role in founding the United Nations peacekeeping forces and for winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1957.

The Supreme Court of Canada

is the highest court in Canada, responsible for interpreting the law and ensuring justice in the country's legal system.

Unions

are organized groups of workers that come together to negotiate with employers over wages, working conditions, and benefits.

John Diefenbaker

was the Prime Minister of Canada from 1957 to 1963, known for his leadership during the Cold War and for his advocacy of individual rights, including the Canadian Bill of Rights.

JFK

was the 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. He is known for landmark events such as the Cuban Missile Crisis and promoting civil rights.

Jean Lesage

was a Canadian politician who served as the Premier of Quebec from 1960 to 1966, known for his role in the Quiet Revolution and modernization of Quebec's economy and society.

The FLQ

was a militant separatist group in Quebec, active in the 1960s, known for its acts of terrorism and advocating for Quebec sovereignty.

Pierre Elliott Trudeau

was a Canadian politician who served as Prime Minister of Canada, known for his charismatic leadership and influence in Canadian politics during the late 20th century.

The National Action

was a controversial political group in Canada, active during the 1970s, advocating for a more authoritarian government and promoting far-right nationalist views.

Committee on the Status of Women

was a Canadian government committee established in 1970 to promote gender equality and address issues affecting women's rights in Canada.

Stephen Harper

is a Canadian politician who served as the 22nd Prime Minister of Canada from 2006 to 2015, leading the Conservative Party.

Justin Trudeau

is the current Prime Minister of Canada, having taken office in 2015, and is the leader of the Liberal Party.

Bloc Quebecois

is a federal political party in Canada that advocates for Quebec nationalism and the interests of Quebec within Canada.

Parti Quebecois

A political party in Quebec that supports Quebec nationalism and the province's independence from Canada.

The Reform Party

A former Canadian political party (1987–2000) that promoted Western Canadian interests, fiscal conservatism, and democratic reform.