Social Studies 8 Name: ________________________________Chapter Walk Chapter 7Canada At War (Pages 103-115)

What do many historians agree was major event that shaped Canada’s identity as a nation? World War II

About 1 in ______10____ Canadians served in the armed forces, and __millions more_____ were involved on the home front.

What year did World War II start? __1939____

Germany was demanding territory from what country? __Poland____

______War to end all Wars________ Was the name given to the First World War.

Who was also at war with each other in Asia? _____Japan and China_____

What do many interpretations widely accept as a cause of World War II? Why do they think this?The Treaty of Versailles—Mainly because of the Reparations Against Germany

Define Reparations: Compensation provided because of injury or wrong doing.

What was the National Socialist party also known as? __The Nazi Party_

Who was the leader of this party? ___Adolf Hitler__

What did this leader promise to do? __Tear up the Treaty____

Define Dictator:

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A Person who seizes control of the government

Define Annex: To Join or add to a larger thing

Why did leaders of Britain, France and the United States not take a stand against Hitler’s actions?They wanted to avoid another war at all costs

Define Appeasement:The Policy of giving into the demands of an unfriendly power to avoid conflict

What had made Canada independent of Britain’s foreign policy?The Statute of westminster

It was up to ___Canada__ to decide whether to go to war.

What two things did Canada decide to help Britain in World War II?

1. __Provide Supplies for War_

2. ___Provide Small Volunteer Army_______

On __September 10 1939__ Canada declared war on Germany.

In 1914 when War was announced there was widespread celebration, As a historian, suggest a reason why there was little celebration when war was declared in 1939. (Your supported opinion)

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Because they thought they would win in the first world War, People saw how horrific World War I was, and because of that many people did not want another war

When was Phase one of the war? _____Sept. 1939- June 1940_______

What was phase one called? ___Phony War___Why was it called this? Little happened in western Europe after Germany invaded Poland

France, Britain, and the Common Wealth were the allied forces. __Germany___, _____Italy _______, ___Japan___ were the Axis Powers.

When had Japan and China been at war since? ___1937_______

Was Poland Quickly defeated by Germany? ___Yes__

Define Blitzkrieg: A Sudden attack combining airplanes, mobile infantry designed to overcome quickly

Did the French Government surrender to Germany? _Yes_

How many merchant ships did Canada have in 1939? _38_

What happened to the merchant ships that were first sent out?Sank by German U-Boat almost immediately

What does the BCATP stand for? British Commonwealth Air Training PlanHow many air crew were trained? _131 000___

Social Studies 8 Name: ________________________________Chapter Walk Chapter 7Canada At War (Pages 103-115)What changed Canada’s position on the war in May 1940?Germany victory over Holland Belgium and France

When was Phase 2 of the War? __June 1940- July 1943_

Why did the Soviet Union turn to the side of the allied forces? German Army Invaded Russia

How many casualties did the Soviet Union suffer in the war against Germany? _30 000 000_

When was the attack of Pearl Harbour? ___December 1941____

What did this attack lead the USA to do?

Declare war on Germany and Japan

Define Convoy: An escort to protected merchant ships (Usually from Submarine attack)

What happened in 1943 that helped with the shipment of war goods from Canada to Europe? More effective anti submarine weapons and detections which led to less sinkings

What two major battles did Canada suffer defeats in?1. The Battle of Hong Kong2.The Battle of Dieppe

Social Studies 8 Name: ________________________________Chapter Walk Chapter 7Canada At War (Pages 103-115)

Social Studies 8 Name: ________________________________Chapter Walk Chapter 7Canada At War (Pages 103-115)

Phase 3 Phase 4

Time Frame: July 1943-June 1944

Key Point:Victory swung in favors of the allies

Global Context:US Begun pushing back Japan from retaking islands

Soviet Army gained momentum

Ariel Bombings of Germany greatly escalated with increased production of the bomber and fighter

Canada’s Contribution:

In 1943 there was a all Canadian bomber group that bombed sections of Germany cities. It was carried out around the clock the goal was to destroy German industry in order to keep them from fighting war.

Key Word Definition:

Time Frame: _______June 1944- September 1945__________________

Key Point:Final Phase of Four

Global Context:Allied Invasion of Europe (Operation Overlord,, D-Day) US Creates A Bomb

Canada’s Contribution:

D-Day

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