3. 1. We will describe how some individuals, organizations, symbols, and events, including some major international events, contributed to the development of identity, citizenship, and/or heritage in Canada between 1929 and 1945.

4. 1.You will describe responses of Canada and Canadians to some major international events and/or developments that occurred between 1929 and 1945. 2.You will explain the significance of these responses for Canadian identity and/or heritage.

5. Why was Nazi aggression left unchecked prior to World War Two?

6. Why was Hitler allowed to continue his rule prior to World War Two?

7. ap·pease transitive verb \ə-ˈpēz\ : to make (someone) pleased or less angry by giving or saying something that they desire. : to make (a pain, a problem, etc.) less painful or troubling.

8. "...the policy of settling international quarrels by admitting and satisfying grievances through rational negotiation and compromise, thereby avoiding the resort to an armed conflict which would be expensive, bloody, and possibly dangerous.“ Paul Kennedy, Strategy and Diplomacy

10. After the Treaty of Versailles, Germany was ruined economically, militaristically and psychologically. This made the German people desperate for a strong leader who could bring back German strength and pride. As a strong, charismatic leader, Hitler gained much of his power by building up the German economy and military during his early years (1933-1939). As he blatantly broke rule after rule outlined in the Treaty of Versailles, he was regaining German pride for the broken population.

11. HISTORY NOTE: The Spanish Civil War

18. On September 1, 1939, Adolf Hitler breaks the Munich Agreement and invades Poland. Hitler wanted the Polish city of Danzig, but the Polish government refused. Hitler then decided to use force to take control of the city. Two days later (Sept 3 rd ), Britain and France declared war on Germany. On September 10, 1939, Canada declared war on Germany. This would be Canada’s first declaration of war against another country.