Canada and the Cold War Essays

Canada and the Cold War Essays Due: Thursday, May 3rd

Topic:

Describe Canadian involvement in the flash points of the Cold War, and asses its impact on Canadian-American relations.

In your answer you should ensure that you make reference to the following events:

-Korean War
-Suez Crisis
-Cuban Missile Crisis
-Vietnam War

Extensions:
*Avro Arrow
*NORAD, NATO

Please ensure that you use proper PEEL paragraphs as discussed in class.
You need to include in-text citations with this essay.

Class Readings for the Next Unit: Canada During the Interwar Years

Here is a list of the readings for the upcoming unit, broken down for you by theme (as we will be examining them in class):

1. Canada's Path to Independence: Ch.3 pp.55-58 & pp.66-67.
2. 1920s and the Labour Movement and the Politics of Regionalism: Ch.3 pp. 49-55.
3. 1920s- other significant themes, economic boom, culture, Person's Case, those who missed the roar: Ch.3 pp.56-72.
4. 1930s and the Great Depression: Ch.4 pp.75-91.

WWI Unit Test!

 

On Wednesday, January 18, we will be having a unit test on WWI. This Friday's class will deal with the end of the war and you will be given a review sheet to help prepare for the test.

July Crisis & WWI Paragraph

Paragraph Assignment due Monday, Dec. 5th.

Explain, in your own words, the reasons WHY the July Crisis in 1914 led to the outbreak of WWI.

In your response, be sure to make reference to:

Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism

Homework for Weekend of Oct.28-30

Your homework is to ensure that you have completed:

1. Your "Influencing Government" Worksheet Front Side and Reflection Questions on the back...you don't have to complete the mindmap/graphic organizer.
2. The Ch.11 Legal System Questions/Worksheet given out in class on Friday.

Tuesday's Structure of Government Quiz/Test

Don't forget about Tuesday's Structure of Government Quiz:

MC
Matching
Short Answer

Will cover:

3 Levels of Government
Division of Powers
3 Branches of Government (legislative, executive, judicial)
Houses of Government (HC, Senate)
Legislative Process (& all its steps)
Cabinet
Role of: MPs, Senators, PM, GG