Entering World War II

Hitler's Rise to Power

Hitler used his military background, oppressive and aggressive leadership, and propaganda to make Germany a military threat again.

Treaty of Versailles

Germany felt the terms were unfair, they wanted to gain back the territory lost and make the country great again.

The League of Nations

Was not successful in preventing another World War.

Appeasement

Britain and France tried to protect themselves by allowing Germany to invade Austria and Czech but it backfired because it allowed them to feel strong enough to invade other European countries.

People from Quebec

Non-English speaking, did not support the decision to follow the British to war, enlistment was much lower in this province

Men 18-45

Enlistment was high in Canada, most provinces and territories had 50% of the male population participate in the war.

Women

Worked in munitions factories making weapons, could volunteer for the war effort as drivers, nurses, communications operators

Germany Invades Poland

Germany is warned about any further invasions but invades Poland anyway and Britain, France and the Soviet Union declare war on Germany.

Declaring war on Germany

Canada was worried about the spread of Fascism and wanted to support Britain in the war effort to stop Hitler from taking over all of Europe.

Internment Camps

Japanese Canadians were viewed as suspicious and sent to remote, labour camps without their possessions, separated from their families and stuck in poor living conditions for 3 years,