Chapter 6 Worksheet Flashcards
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Louis St laurent years in office and party
1948-1957, liberal
louis st laurent characteristics are
kind gentle referred to as uncle louis
what are Louis St. Laurent’s policies and projects?
made the Supreme Court of canada, negotiated with britain to give Canada Parliament
John Diefenbaker years in office party
1957-1963 progressive conservative party
what are john Diefenbaker’s characteristics
good public speaker, proud of canada, believed in civil rights
what were john diefenbakers policies and projects
introduced the canadian bill of Rights, kind to indigenous, protected freedom of speech, religion, etc.
Leaster B pearson years in office and party
1957-1963 progressive conservative party
what were Lester B. Pearson’s characteristics
smart, well educated, peacekeeping
Pierre Trudeau’s time in office and party
1668-1979 1980-1984 liberal
What r Pierre Trudeau’s characteristics
charming, highly educated, k bold, rebellious, defended canadian unity
What are Pierre Trudeau’s policies and projects
charter of rights and freedoms, part of the constitutional act, society, bilingualism.
4 prime M in order
Louis St. Laurent, John Diefenbaker, Lester B. Pearson, Pierre Trudeau
when 100,000 North Korean troops invaded south korea, how did the united states respond?
by sending military troops to support south korea. 1959 US demanded that UN came and helped south korea
how many canadian served in the UN action in south korea
26,000 served in UN action in korea
Why was the war in Korea significant for canada
it showed that canada supported the un and was willing to fight and support
What action did president nasser take to start the suez crisis 1956? why?
he seized control of the canal, which was a vital route for France and Britain. He did it because the route is very vital
Britain and France then joined with Israel to attack Egypt and the Soviets back this move. However, the tension was eventually de-escalate. Explain the role Canada played in mitigating this crisis.
Leicester Pearson was a critical player in the settlement. Acting as Canadians minister of external affairs, prepared the UNEF which could keep the combat apart while the Sue crisis was worked out. Soon after Lester won the noble peace prize for his efforts.
North Korea is liberated by
Communists
South Korea is liberated by
Democrats
what did American aerial surveillance spot in Cuba in 1962?
American aerial surveillance spotted Soviet missiles in Cuba.
What action did the United States take?
The United States set up a naval blockade around Cuba, to prevent Soviet ships from bringing more missiles to Cuba.
why was this crisis of such significance?
Because the ships were heavily protective, everyone was concerned for the crisis to turn into a nuclear war
What were some of the effects of the Cuban missile crisis?
The Soviet Union and the USA wrote letters to each others. The Soviets promised to remove the missiles if the Americans promise not to invade Cuba.
