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Padlock Law
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Gouzenko Affair
Igor gouzenko defects to Canada and exposes the real threat of Russian spies. -
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Berlin Blockade
Soviets attempt to cut off sectors of Berlin under Ally control to allow Soviets to supply them thereby giving Russia full control over Berlin.
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International Alliances: NATO
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The Korean War
The war started when the dictatorship of North Korea decided to attempt to invade the capitalist country of South Korea. America stepped in to intervene which then switched the war to nuclear tension between North Korea and the United States of America.
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Vietnam War
Cold war era battle between the USA and the Vietkong. Draft dodgers were men from America who would move to Canada to avoid being drafted in America.
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The Suez Crisis
Egyptian president decides to take full control of the suez canal. First introduction of UN peacekeepers. -
Sputnik and Canada's space program
Sputnik was the first sattelite launched into space. This launched the space race so several countries (including Canada) were racing to reach new goals in space exploration. -
Lester B. Pearson wins Nobel Prize
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Diefenbaker, Canadian BOMARC Crisis
When John Diefenbaker was in power he scrapped the avro arrow project and in turn replaced it with American made nuclear BOMARC missiles.
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NORAD and DEW line
Organisation put in place to defend North America against any Russian airborn attack. -
Avro Arrow Cancellation
The avro arrow was a supersonic jet being made in Canada for its defence. The operation was scrapped and American ready-made BOMARC missiles were bought in its place. -
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Cuban Missile crisis
Russians decide to place nuclear missiles on the island of Cuba to deterr any future attacks. American fighter jet takes photos and once these photos are processed it starts the 13 day conflict known as the Cuban missile crisis.
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Canadian-Soviet Hockey Series
Canada plays Russia in a private organized hockey League of just the two countries best teams. Paul Henderson scores the winning goal for the Canadians in the last few minutes of the game. -
Fall of the Berlin Wall
The wall separating west Berlin from east Berlin was finally destroyed and European unification could finally commence. -
Fall of the Soviet Union
The USSR finally collapsed after the Russian president resigns. Countries under USSR control were released and given access to whichever governement they choose.
