Chapter 2.15: Second World War Flashcards
When does Hitler become Chancellor?
1933
When does Germany invade Poland?
Sept 1 1939
Who declares war on Germany first?
UK and France, and then Canada a week later
Who are the Axis powers?
Italy, Japan, Germany
What happens in Pearl Harbour?
December 1941, Japan attacks making US declare war against them and Germany declare war against US.
Who are the Allies>
China, US, UK, Soviet Union
Who imposes the War Measures Act of 1939? Why?
Liberal PM King trying to sustain war effort, could bypass gov’t to pass bills, rationized butter, gas, meat, sugar, rubber, Victory bonds sold and income tax increased
How much does Canadian debt rise in WW2?
5b$ in 1939 to 18b$ in 1945
What happened to Montreal mayor Camilien Houde?
Arrested and sent to an internment camp when he opposed conscription
When was the National Resources Mobilization Act passed? Why?
1940, all men and women between 16 and 60 required to register to be sent off to work somewhere for the military
What was the percentages of English and French serving in the war?
Eng: 40%
Fr: 9.9%
How many Canadians fight in the Dieppe Raid?
1942, 5000 Canadians
What was D-Day?
Liberation of France in Normandy
When does Germany surrender?
May 8 1945
Where does the US drop nuclear bombs?
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
