War and Peace

War and Peace

1. World War II

   • Who was involved?
     • 2 main alliances
       • The Axis
         • Germany, Japan, and Italy were major players
       • The allies
         • Canada was one of them
   • What happened? Why?
     • Germany did not feel that the treaty which ended WW1 was good
       • Hitler and the Nazi party promoted their Ideals which many germans accepted
         • Germany Invaded Poland, where Britain and France declared war on Germany. Other countries followed suit
   • Where did it take place?
     • Fighting took place in Europe, but also in Africa and Asia
   • When did it take place?
     • From 1939-1945. 6 years
   • How did it affect Canadians or Canada?
     • The Battle of the Atlantic
       • In the end, Canada had the 4th largest navy in the world
     • Industries expanded to weaponry
       • Many ships, planes, and military vehicles were built.
         • Valuable to Britain, where half of the stuff went to
     • Human Rights
       • Participation in the UN after the war
         • Canada is a founding member

2. The Invasion of Iraq

   • Who was involved?
     • United States, Britain and Iraq
   • What happened? Why?
     • Those countries invaded Iraq since they thought the country had weapons of mass destruction
   • Where?
     • The Middle East, mainly in Iraq
   • When?
     • From 2003 to 2011. 8 years.
   • How did it affect Canada or Canadians?
     • We did not participate
       • seen as a level-headed country. Makes informed decisions
     • Helped rebuild the country post-war
       • Training of forces and police
     • People from the U.S did not want to go to war and left to Canada
       • Our reputation could be seen as a country who is peaceful

3. World War I

   • Who was involved?
     • Most countries in Europe. Britain, France, Germany, Russia, Austro-Hungary were fighting. These countries had many allies
       • Since Britain controlled much of Canada's foreign affairs, we were at war as well.
       • Young men and those who needed money signed up to fight in war. They did not think the war would last long
         • Women did not fight, but helped as nurses and drivers in the air force
   • What happened? Why?
     • There is no single reason on what caused WWI.
       • Possibly due to M.A.N.I.A
   • Where did it happen?
     • Most of the fighting took place in Europe
   • When did it take place?
     • The war lasted from 1914 to 1918. 4 years.
   • How did it affect Canadians?
     • The battle of Vimy Ridge
       • Gave Canada a good reputation
         • First major victory
         • Led to a sense of national pride
     • Help build our economy
       • Munitions industry was booming
         • Women were being hired when men were off to battle
       • Victory bonds after the war created generated lots of money
     • Paris Peace Conference
       • A step towards independence
       • Emerging power

4. Has Canada's participation in military conflict impacted Canadian identity and our reputation in a positive or negative way over the course of the 20th century?

   • Positive