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Stock Market Crash
On October 29 1929, other wise known as Black Tuesday, sellers panicked and traded almost 16 million shares on the New York Stock Exchanged. The industrial average dropped by almost -12%. This was the beginning of the great depression. -
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The Great depression
The Great Depression was depression that happened worldwide after the economy crashed. It took place during the 1930s. In most countries it started in 1929 and didn't end until the late 1930s. In Canada, it ended in 1939 right before World War Two started -
On-To-Ottawa Trek
The On-to-Ottawa Trek was a when thousands of unemployed men protested to Ottawa because the work conditions in relief camps that were set up for the unemployed. -
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The British Commonwealth Air Training Plan
The British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, often referred to as the BCATP, was a military piolt training program created by U.N, and the training camps were in Canada. -
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Camp X
Camp X was the unofficial name of the secret Special Training School were they would train secret agents.. The facility was jointly operated by the Canadian military. The area is known today as Intrepid Park. -
The Battle of Hong Kong
The Battle of Hong Kong was when Japan attacked the Canadians at night so they could take over Hong Kong. The Canadians showed extreme bravery when they fought off the Japanese by fighting till their last breath and not giving up until they were surrounded and taken prisoner. -
The Dieppe Raid
The Dieppe Raid, was an Allied, mostly Canadian, attack on the German fortified town of Dieppe during World War Two. It was one of the biggest failures of the Allies but they learned from their mistakes and it helped them improve and use those tactics on them on D-Day. -
Juno Beach
Juno Beach was one of five beaches that the Allies invaded. They were German controlled beaches on Normandy. The attack was on D-Day. Canadians fought on Juno beach with confidence and good planning after their failure on the Dieppe raid and It was one of the most successful raids for the allied forces.
