Deck Flashcards
What was the name of the new political party that took power in Germany in 1933?
The Nazis
Who was the leader of the Nazis?
Adolf Hitler
3 Reasons Germany struggled after WWI
few jobs, smaller airforces, and Germany was blamed.
Who did Hitler blame for Germany’s problems
Communists and Jews
Who did Germany invade first?
Poland
Why did Canada follow Britain into war?
They thought Nazis had to be stopped
How did Canada feel about joining WWII
Fearful because of conscription and no marches were held
Who was Canada’s Prime Minister during the war?
Mackenzie King
Name 2 types of war technology that was used in the war
Fast Moving Tanks and dive bombing airplanes
Why did Britain need Canada?
They needed Canada’s supplies, and Britain was alone.
Name 2 Countries in the Allies
Canada and UK
3 main countries in the Axis
Japan, Italy, and Germany.
3 things Canada made at home to help the war
Planes, Tanks, and Ships
What action caused Canada to be worried about Japan?
Japan launched a bomb to Hawaii
What did the Canadian government do to Japanese Canadians?
They were forced to work in mines and camps, and their possessions were taken.
