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.
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.
Why was Nazi aggression left unchecked
prior to World War Two?
Why was Hitler allowed to continue his rule prior to
World War Two?
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.
"...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
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.
HISTORY NOTE:
The Spanish Civil War
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 3rd), 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.