Americanization 1959-1989 Flashcards
when was Louis St Laurent in office?
1949-1957
Louis St Laurent- economic
pressured the US into the joint project building the _____________ in ____
St Lawrence Seaway / 1954
Louis St Laurent- economic
why did the Canadian economy boom?
as a result of the Marshall Plan
Louis St Laurent- economic
why were American products in high demand?
due to advertising
Louis St Laurent- economic
what was built in the 1956 joint venture?
Trans Canada Pipeline
Louis St Laurent- social
how was influence of Elvis and pop culture in Canada introduced?
through television (media control)
Louis St Laurent- social
what grew in Canada based on US?
politically energized education youth culture
Louis St Laurent- social
what movement spread to Canada?
anti-segregation
Louis St Laurent- social
Massey Report issued outlining the need to __________________
save the arts in Canada
Louis St Laurent- political
what was made a priority?
NATO and NORAD
Louis St Laurent- political
helped and fought with the ______ in Korea
US
Louis St Laurent- political
what was the 1954 agreement to build?
the DEW line in the north
when was John Diefenbaker in office?
1957-1963
John Diefenbaker- economic
what raised fear of US ownership in Canada?
1957 commission on Economic Prospects
John Diefenbaker- social
when and why did Canada establish the Canada Council for the Arts?
1957 / to promote Canadian culture
John Diefenbaker- social
from where did pop and hippie culture invade Canada from and what was it known as?
the US / “peace movement”