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Unit Test: Pursuing Peace and Prosperity 1946-1968People (who they are, what they did, significance)Pierre Laporte-Journalist/politician who was kidnapped and murdered by FLQ in 1970- member of Quebec Liberal party- argued against Duplessis’ leadershipJean Lesage, “Things Must Change” “Ma?tre Chez Nous”-premier of quebec 1960-1966- Father of the “Quiet Revolution”-Tommy Douglas-First leader of the NDP 1961-1971-Premier of Saskatchewan 1944-1961-Introduced universal healthcareCharles DeGaulle“vive la quebec libre!” 1967 visit French leader who voiced support for a free quebecJohn F. KennedyU.S president during Cuban Missile CrisisWas assassinated in 1963Igor GouzenkoSoviet spy working in Canada. Named other spies and lived under a new identitySignificant because it indicated that the Cold War was also a concern in CanadaRene Levesquefirst political leader to attempt to negotiate separation for Quebecfirst leader of Bloc Quebecois- a political party who’s mandate is to separate from English Canada.Maurice Duplessisleader of Union Nationale partytried to get more power for Quebec and preserve language and cultureLouis St. Laurent (changes under his government)built st. Lawrence seaway- gives access from great lakes to the atlanticbrought Newfoundland into confederationLester B. Pearson (changes under his government)New flag -65 – who supported this? French Canadians, young Canadians. Veterans and British immigrants wanted to keep the old flag.Pension plan- 66National anthem 67New minority with NDPJohn Diefenbaker (changes under his government)raised pensionsbill of rightsrejected Avro ArrowTrudeau“Trudeaumania”- Trudeau represented the new care-free lifestyle of the time. It appealed to the young people who flocked to see him.Trudeau was influential and the longest serving PMMade French the second languageAdvocated for equality in general.Cold War Issues (what they are, what happened, significance)Cold WarTechnical advances between the “superpowers” (US and Soviet union)Several battles and skirmishes during this timeEspionage and fear of communism were significantNATONorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationAlliance between North Atlantic NationsNORADNorth American Air Defence systemA series of RADAR and sensor systems that protect Canada and the US from Nuclear threatHeadquarters in ColoradoDew LineLine of RADAR sensors in Northern CanadaReports to NORADSenses missiles over 4000km awaySuez Canal- 1956Britain gave Egypt independence but kept Suez canalEgyptian president seized controlBritain France and Israel sent military to take it backKorean War- 1950-1953-North Korea- communist (Supported by soviets)- South korea- Suported by US- UN members called upon to grant assistance- Canada sent 25 000 troops- Canadian troops stayed until 1955- begin reputation as peacekeepersCuban Missile Crisis- 1957-American spy planes saw Soviet missiles being created in Cuba- JFK imposed a blockade around cuba- Soviet ships approached Cuba, but turned around at the blockade.United Nations- created in 1945Different countries united to prevent war and keep peaceWorldwide initiative1950s in CanadaThe Teenager before this time, young people would get married, or go into the workforce, now with the good economy, they are staying home and going to school longer. This increase in disposable income, and free time created what we call “teenagers”.Baby Boomwhen veterans came home from wwII, everyone wanted to settle down and have families now that there was peace and prosperity. This caused a huge increase in the birth rateThese “baby boomers” have impacted the economy at every stage in their lives.Televisioncanada’s first television station began broadcasting in Montreal and TorontoAmerican influence as much of the entertainment was created there and brought here over TV signals. CBC created 1948 and began Canadian programmingMany people made inventions to go along with the TVRock n RollNew style of music that was rebellious. Teenagers listened to this to show their differences from their parents generation.Elvis, Paul Anka, the Crew Cuts1960s in Canada1960 Bill of Rightsput through by Diefenbakerformally recognizes rights of CanadiansCancelling of the Avro ArrowDiefenbaker cancelled Avro project, replaced it with American missiles for Canada’s defenceJobs lost in CanadaDiefenbaker didn’t want Canada to seem like they were competing in the Cold WarExpo 67, “Man and his World”Held in MontrealBrought Canada to the world StageFrench and English Canadians set aside differences for the timeWorld innovations were coming to CanadaNew FlagPearson implemented in 1964Conflict between UK immigrants & veterans, and young Canadians & French Canadians.AutopactAn agreement that allowed US car companies to build factories in Canada and ship to US and Canada duty-freeCreated lots of jobs in CanadaFrench English IssuesQuiet RevolutionWhen Quebec’s provincial government began to take more control over the province in order to protect French cultural rightsDuplessis and Lesagewere seperatists and were fighting for French language rightsFLQ/October Crisis- Front de Liberation Quebec- violent militaristic group who were fighting for equal rights for the FrenchPerspectives (Separatist, Federalist, Nationalist) (pg 245)Separatist- Wants a separate QuebecFederalist- 2 tiered government (federal, provincial)Nationalist- Quebec is part of Canada. Period.special statusfrench Canadians want freedom to make cultural decisions in their own province if they are to stay a part of CanadaOfficial Languages Act 1969- Trudeau- French and English are equally respected as official languages in Canada. ................
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