Post War Era (1945-1982) By Shaan Mewasingh
The Cold War Events
Espionage (Igor Gouzenko)
Russia said they would not
touch either countries.
Many countries used espionage
to keep them at bay to gain info
from them.
Many people thought to be spies.
Many died due to false
assumption by the government.
Avro Arrow
Canada was worried the Soviet
Union would attack them by surprise.
Canada spent more on there military
than anything else for the next 15 years.
In 1953, The government paid
for the development of a new
aircraft.
United Nations
The Atlantic Charter was created
by Roosevelt and Churchill to bring
an end to war.
This treaty allows them to
negotiate peace and end future
wars. Not to try make the same
mistakes as the Treaty of Versailles.
Truman Doctrine & Containment
The Truman Doctrine was a very
simple warning clearly made to
the USSR.
Protect democracy vs. communism
NORAD
North American Aerospace Defense
Command
Tracked drug smugglers flying into
the U.S. and Canada.
During 9/11 NORAD sent fighter
jets.
After 9/11, NORAD tracks every
command flight.
The air is a lot safer.
NuclearArms Race
September 23rd, 1949 the Soviet
Union announced it had exploded its
first atomic bomb 2 months earlier.
MAD - Mutually assured destruction.
Warsaw Pact
In 1954, NATO wanted west Germany
in the alliance.
In 1955, Soviet Union and 7 other
European countries met in Warsaw,
Poland to sign the Warsaw Pact.
NATO
In 1943, talks began between
U.S., Canada and other European
countries to create an alliances to
prevent further expansion of Russia.
Canada wanted a peaceful coexistence.
Agreement came into affect on
August 24th, 1949.
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
Korean War
Soviet Union took over
North Korea after the
Japanese empowered.
U.S. took over south Korea.
North Korea had a proxy
war with south Korea.
Berlin Wall
Germany was split into 2.
Built a wall between west and
east of Germany.
This was to protect Germany
from Russia.
This divided Germany
into communist.
The End of War
Victory in Japan (VJ Day)
August 14th, 1945
Victory In Europe (VE Day)
April 30th, 1945
Hitler committed
suicide.
May 8th, 1945
War ended
The Booming Fifties
Rock-and-roll music was an important part of
youth culture.
Teens emerged in large numbers and with more
leisure time and spending money.
Canadians began moving to suburban
communities.
American television programming and adverting
influenced Canadian families. (CBC)
Automobile became a symbol of success
in Canadian society.
Baby boom
Cold War Prime Ministers
Pierre Elliot Trudeau
Did not care about the opposition and fought
for his vision of Canada
Kept energy prices down
Improved benefits for the poor and elderly
Believed in strong Federal Government
Promoted a "Just Society"
Adaptable and tough
Brilliant scholar and lawyer
Young, athletic, and wealthy
Lester Pearson
Had a difficult time keeping strong ties with
English Canadians
Introduced the Canadian Pension Plan
Experienced in politics
Liberal party
1963-1968
John Diefenbaker
Poor relations with the U.S.
Did not listen to anyone
Huge brain drain
Cancelled the Avro Arrow
Passed the Canadian Bill of Rights
Granted the right for First Nations to vote in 1960
Increased pensions
Champion of the underdog
Conservative party
1957-1963
Louis St.Laurent
Dealing with post war economic boom
Lacked political experince
Allowed to much U.S. influence
Led Canada into the Korean war
Promoted NATO
Developed natural resources
Encouraged Newfoundland to join Canada
Liberal Party
1948-1957
Women's Rights
Equal rights for women were built
into the charter and in 1988 abortion
was legalized, allowing women to make
decisions about their own bodies.
Women could still not reach
the top employment positions.
Swinging 60's
Rock became popular during the mid-sixties
as the calls for peace, disarmament, and social
justice grew; the Beatles led the British Invasion
of popular music.
Canadian women began to challenge the traditional
and limited roles assigned to them and demanded more
equity.
The Autopact of 1965
EXPO '67
In 1968 Parti Quebecois: Rene Levesque was
elected leader. (Unione National)
The protection of the French language
and culture in Quebec became a primary
concern for Quebeckers. "Maitre Chez Nous".
Equitable partnership with the
rest of Canada.
Quiet revolution began in 1960.
Protest Themes of the 60's
Counterculture group
Activists
Serious concerns about the world
Generally clean
Well dressed
Hippies
Taking Drugs
Sexual freedom
Communal living
