Canada Flashcards
What was the organization created in 1945?
The United Nations
What was the purpose of the United Nations?
To settle disagreements peacefully instead of fighting
After WWII, what country did Canada and the USA mistrust?
USSR/Russia/Soviet Union
Why did Canada become suspicious of Russia?
They built a bomb and Russia was spying on them.
What does NATO stand for?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Why was NATO created?
To defend western Europe incase the USSR attacked.
What was the name given to the period of tension from 1950-1990?
The Cold War
What was the purpose of the Security Council?
To keep peace by acting as a global police force.
What was the purpose of the WHO?
The purpose of the WHO was to watch for breakouts of disease like covid, devlop vaccines, and fight disease
What is the purpose of UNICEF?
They help children in some of the poorest countries, and gave them food, shelter, and education.
What was one of the main duties of the United Nations?
Peacekeeping
What is the job of a peacekeeper?
Often sent to places after a truce, and make sure there is no fighting again.
Where was the crisis that led to the UN peacekeeping missions?
Egypt
What was the first peacekeeping force called? How many Canadians were included?
UNEF, with 1000 Canadians.
What important document was written in 1948 and what does it state?
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, it states that everyone is equal has rights.
In 2007, how many people lived in Canada, Usa, China and India?
Canada: >32m people US: 300m + people Both China and India: 1B + people
Name 3 countries that gained independence after WWII.
India, Ceylon, and Burma
How many countries are in the British Commonwealth today?
53
What does NORAD stand for?
North American Aerospace Defence Command
What was the purple of NORAD?
Protect North AMERICA from attack
NORAD’s commander and second command are always from:
The commander from the US and second in command in Canada.
Whats the purpose of the North Warning System?
To provide early warning of an attack from USSR.
What does OAS stand for?
Organisation of American States.
Whats the purpose of La Francophonie?
They hope to promote closer relationships among French Speaking Nations,
