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Name: ______________________Canada’s Role in the Second World WarScenario: The year is 1939. There is a growing feeling of unrest in the international community and it is becoming increasingly apparent that war is at hand. Canadian politicians are divided on what role, if an, Canada should play if war breaks out. Place yourself in the year and time. Considering the many issues, what do you think that Canada should do?A few factors to research and consider (in no particular order): First World WarThe rise of Nazi GermanyThe violation of the Treaty of VersaillesThe claims that the treaty of Versailles was too harshThe actions and inactions of the League of NationsIsolationism in the USA and CanadaThe rise of CommunismThe Spanish Civil WarThe Italian invasion of Ethiopia (Abyssinia)Fear of conscriptionCanada’s size and diverse populationQuebecCanada-British relationsAlternative methods of dealing with the conflictAssignment: Write a minimum 1-page (2-3 pages for full marks), double-spaced, 12 point font, persuasive piece outlining your opinion on Canada’s role in the war to come. What are the differences between Canada’s entrance into WW1 and WW2 to come? Should Canada go to war or are there reasons to stay out of it?What important factors should Canada consider before committing to another war?Support your ideas with reference to at least three of the above factors. Marking will be in accordance with the SS11 essay scoring rubric 0-6 (see reverse). This will be finished in class. Due date: ________________________REMEMBER: the year is 1939… You are not aware of anything that happened after this date! ................
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