Nato Flashcards
What was the term used to describe the Soviets during the Cold War?
the ‘red menace’
This term was used to describe the perceived threat of communism and Soviet influence.
What significant action did Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent refuse to take regarding communism?
outlaw communism
He believed that outlawing communism was a tactic of dictatorships, not democracies.
Which Canadian province’s Premier took a strong stand against communism?
Quebec
Premier Maurice Duplessis was known for his aggressive anti-communist measures.
What law was used by Premier Duplessis to shut down suspected organizations and newspapers?
the Padlock Law
This law allowed authorities to close down organizations deemed to be promoting communism.
What military alliance did Canada join in 1949?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
NATO was formed to protect Western countries from the Soviet threat.
What was the principle behind NATO’s collective defense?
an attack on one NATO member is an attack on all
This principle is known as collective security.
What type of weapons did NATO members agree to use if conventional weapons were insufficient?
tactical nuclear weapons
This includes atomic bombs and artillery shells.
What was established by the Soviet Union in response to NATO’s admission of West Germany?
the Warsaw Pact
The Warsaw Pact was created to protect Eastern European countries and the Soviet Union from NATO.
Fill in the blank: The RCMP Special Branch monitored individuals who ‘might be or might become’ a _______.
security risk
This included various groups such as artists and union leaders.
True or False: Canadians experienced the same level of anti-communist hysteria as the United States during the Cold War.
False
Canadians saw less hysteria compared to the McCarthy era in the U.S.
What was one consequence for workers suspected of communist sympathies in Canada?
dismissal for no apparent reason
This reflects the climate of fear during the Cold War.
What event in 1951 did Premier Duplessis blame on communist sabotage?
the collapse of a poorly constructed bridge in Trois-Rivières
This incident illustrates the extent of anti-communist sentiment.
