The Consequenes of War for Canada and the WorldThe Consequenes of War for Canada and the World

(Cold War - pg 181-191 in Text)

(Part of Unit 4 Chapter 12-15)

(Cold War - pg 181-191 in Text)

(Part of Unit 4 Chapter 12-15)

Peace and the Nuclear bombPeace and the Nuclear bomb

Peace in 1945 However- from WWII we now had a weapon that

had potential to destroy human race Robert Oppenheimer Director of Lab that built

atomic bomb said “developing atomic weapons made achieving peace “ more hopeful… because it intensifies the urgency of our hopes --- in frank words, because we are scared.” (1 -Canada A Nation Unfolding p265)

Peace in 1945 However- from WWII we now had a weapon that

had potential to destroy human race Robert Oppenheimer Director of Lab that built

atomic bomb said “developing atomic weapons made achieving peace “ more hopeful… because it intensifies the urgency of our hopes --- in frank words, because we are scared.” (1 -Canada A Nation Unfolding p265)

Canadians after the war…Canadians after the war…

Time of joy and relief WWII vets returned to a prosperous Canada Canadians were proud of war time

achievements: Canada had built 3rd largest navy, 4th largest

airforce. Important partner with Britain & US, had shared in

major wartime projects. Canadians believed that their nation could play a bigger role on the world stage.

Time of joy and relief WWII vets returned to a prosperous Canada Canadians were proud of war time

achievements: Canada had built 3rd largest navy, 4th largest

airforce. Important partner with Britain & US, had shared in

major wartime projects. Canadians believed that their nation could play a bigger role on the world stage.

The World after the war…The World after the war… North America enjoyed new prosperity Europe was wasteland of ruined cities, government disorder and

damaged economies, food was in short supply France weakened by German occupation Britain sapped of economic strength by cost of war Germany divided into 4 occupation zones by major Allied powers- US,

France, Britain and Soviet Union Germany remains independent but important decisions about its future

made by occupying Allies Nations of Europe under Soviet control have very limited version of

democracy, only members of Communist party allowed to run for office. Japan accepts defeat and US occupation China still a major power but suffered from wartime Japanese attacks

and Civil war returns

North America enjoyed new prosperity Europe was wasteland of ruined cities, government disorder and

damaged economies, food was in short supply France weakened by German occupation Britain sapped of economic strength by cost of war Germany divided into 4 occupation zones by major Allied powers- US,

France, Britain and Soviet Union Germany remains independent but important decisions about its future

made by occupying Allies Nations of Europe under Soviet control have very limited version of

democracy, only members of Communist party allowed to run for office. Japan accepts defeat and US occupation China still a major power but suffered from wartime Japanese attacks

and Civil war returns

Two New Superpowers Emerge!Two New Superpowers Emerge! Soviet Union because of

large area, population and wealth of natural resources, and led world in military might

SU army occupied Central/Eastern Europe Manchuria, N. Korea

US only nation to equal Soviets in military strength (remember : Atomic Bomb!)

US had military bases around the world + wealthy so could provide foreign aid

Soviet Union because of large area, population and wealth of natural resources, and led world in military might

SU army occupied Central/Eastern Europe Manchuria, N. Korea

US only nation to equal Soviets in military strength (remember : Atomic Bomb!)

US had military bases around the world + wealthy so could provide foreign aid

Establishment of UNEstablishment of UN

“We the peoples of the United Nations, determined to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, which twice in our lifetime has brought untold sorrow to mankind… do heareby establish an international organization to be known as the United Nations”

“We the peoples of the United Nations, determined to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, which twice in our lifetime has brought untold sorrow to mankind… do heareby establish an international organization to be known as the United Nations”

UN who and what…UN who and what… “Big Five” Soviet Union, US, Britain, France and

China laid out initial plans for UN April 1945, delegates from 51 nations gather in

SanFrancisco to formally establish UN Most important Goals:

To keep world peace and prevent outbreak of new wars Help advance justice and law throughout the world Defend human rights and help promote equality among

different individuals and groups around the globe To encourage friendly relations among nations

“Big Five” Soviet Union, US, Britain, France and China laid out initial plans for UN

April 1945, delegates from 51 nations gather in SanFrancisco to formally establish UN

Most important Goals: To keep world peace and prevent outbreak of new wars Help advance justice and law throughout the world Defend human rights and help promote equality among

different individuals and groups around the globe To encourage friendly relations among nations

Where was Canada?Where was Canada?

“Middle Power” Mackenzie King (Canadian PM) wants to

make sure we will not be forced into future wars

UN charter changed so that any country asked to contribute to UN missions had a right to have a say in the operations.

“Middle Power” Mackenzie King (Canadian PM) wants to

make sure we will not be forced into future wars

UN charter changed so that any country asked to contribute to UN missions had a right to have a say in the operations.