1. Canada in The Post War World

3. The Cold War USA and USSR opposite political and economic structures
Divide seen most clearly in Europe - separated by an ‘Iron Curtain’
Russia controls East Through Warsaw Pact
America allies with west in Nato
USA gives Marshall Aid to Germany and Europe to help them rebuild
Russia gives financial support to it’s ‘satellite states’

4. Why Cold? 1949 – USSR tests first nuclear device
Both sides had a nuclear deterrent
Seen as too dangerous to fight each other directly
Instead fought for influence
Had wars by Proxy
1950s – Korea
1960s/70’s - Vietnam

5. The United Nations Formed right after WW2 – October 1945
Key document was Declaration of Human Rights – 10 Dec
Aim was to prevent war through agreement, sanctions or military action
Stronger than LON
Security Council – Have most of The power
5 permanent members have veto – Britain, France, USA, USSR and China
Canada is a Middle Power

6. The Korean War Communist North Korea invades democratic South Korea
North Korea helped by China and USSR
South helped by military force led by USA
Included Canadian soldiers
26,000 fought, 516 Canadian soldiers died
War ended where it is today – 38th parallel

8. The Suez Crisis – July – November 1956
Suez canal important for oil transport to Britain
Egypt Government takes control and runs successfully
Israel invades with British and French support
UN including USA condemns violence
Canadian Forein Minister Lester B. Pearson suggests third way - UNEF Peace Keeping force
Keep sides apart until agreement
UN agrees. First peace keeping mission.

9. Defend from Attack!!! US concerned about USSR attack over Canada
Organised through NORAD – Joint Air defence
Canada agrees to early warning system
Set up Radar to warn US of any attacks
3 stages:
Pinetree 1954
Mid – Canada Line 1957
DEW Line 1960