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.

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