CANADIAN TIME

TRAVELLER
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 This picture shows the nuclear bombing of the
Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, In
August 1945, by the U.S. During World War 2 when
the atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and
Nagasaki, the explosion created a massive cloud
that looked like a mushroom and ever seen it has
become a symbol for the destruction caused by
nuclear weapons and to bash the U.S. The bombing
of these caused massive civilian casualties; 90,000
to 166,000 people in Hiroshima and 60,000 to
80,000 people in Nagasaki.
 Nuclear Weapons

Nuclear weapons during the World War 2 era were a significant creation in military
technology and warfare. In the US there were many advances in nuclear fusion and
they were concerned that Germany would get hold of this and create a nuclear
weapon. In response to their concerns, The Manhattan Project was created, a secret
organization whose goal was to develop atomic bombs. This project had leading
scientists like Robert Oppenheimer, Enrico Fermi, and Richard Feynman. Together
these scientists created a uranium-based bomb called "Little Boy" and a plutonium-
based bomb named "Fat Man’’. These bombs were then dropped on the Japanese Historical significance
cities, Hiroshima and Nagasaki, making Japan surrender from the war immediately. Nuclear weapons hold a lot of historical significance
because they brought a new era of military strategy
The dropping of these bombs raised a lot of ethical and moral concerns among
and international intervention as people began to
people against the use of weapons. They questioned if it was justified, and the long- release how dangerous nuclear weapons are and what
term effects it would have on future generations. could be the consequences of them in the future.
Nuclear weapons also brought an end to World War 2
and put the U.S. as one of the global powers. Nuclear
weapons also raised awareness of atomic proliferation
which led to treaties being signed to control its use
such as the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear
Weapons (NPT), Strategic Arms Limitation Talks, and
Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF Treaty)
This is a picture of the Paris Peace Conference that
took place in 1919 after World War 1. The main goal
of this conference was to negotiate peace treaties
and create the terms after the war for the
countries involved. The conference involved
representatives from over 30 countries, with the
‘’Big Four’’- The United States, The United Kingdom,
France and Italy being the main ones leading the
discussion. This conference led to the creation of
the League of Nations. However, the most
important outcome of the conference was the
Treaty of Versailles.
 Treaty of Versailles
about the treaty Historical significance
End of World War 1- The treaty officially put an end to the war
The Treaty of Versailles was a peace agreement signed on June 28 1919 which between the Allied powers and Germany.
marked the end of World War 1. The treaty mainly held Germany responsible Territory Changes - The treaty led to a lot of significant territorial

for the war and imposed several measures on them such as: changes in Europe such as the creation of new nations like
Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia from the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Reparations; Germany was required to pay over 60 billion to Allied powers
Another significant territory change was the German Rhineland
to compensate for the damage caused by the war
bordering France which was designated as a demilitarized zone,
Loss of territory - Germany lost a large amount of territories, including restricting German military presence in that area. All the colonies
Alsace- Lorraine to France and parts of its eastern territories which Germany had acquired throughout the war were shared among the
created what is now known as Poland. Germany also lost all of their Allied powers as mandates until they could govern themselves. By

colonies overseas. doing this the Allied powers wanted to prevent future imperialism
and another war.
Military Restrictions - The treaty imposed very strict restrictions on
Rise of Extremism and a Gateway to World War 2 - The heavy
Germany's military. For example, Germany wasn’t allowed 100,000 men in financial reparation that Germany had to pay according to the treaty
their army, they weren’t allowed to have submarines, Conscription wasn’t led to economic instability and hyperinflation which was viewed as
allowed, Military training camps were exterminated and Germany wasn’t embarrassing and unjust by many Germans. The resentment of the
allowed to manufacture tanks, submarines, warplanes, or other military treaty and its implications was used to fuel the rise of extremist

material. political parties like the Nazis. Extremist groups like the Nazis played
with people’s emotions and exploited their pain by scapegoating the
League of Nations - The treaty created the League of Nations which was an
Jews and Communists and blaming them for Germany’s misfortunes.
organization whose main goal was to promote peace and prevent future This propaganda resonated with the German people who were
conflicts. However, the effectiveness of this organization was limited already looking for someone to blame for their suffering which made
because main countries like The United States were missing and they this political party gain attraction. All of the conditions set by the
weren't able to enforce their rules which contributed to the organization Treaty of Versailles laid the groundwork for World War 2 and made

failing to prevent future conflicts. the promises of extremist parties more appealing.
The is a picture of unemployed men standing in line outside a soup kitchen in Chicago.
 The Great Depression
The Great Depression was a severe global economic downturn that lasted from Historical significance
Historical Significance: The Great Depression had a lot of historical significance
1929 to 1939. It started with the stock market crash in October 1929 known as
such as:
Black Tuesday, on this day the U.S. stock market crashed dramatically. This
Labor Movements: The economic struggles of that period contributed to a
crash wiped out billions of dollars in market value and marked the beginning of significant rise in labor movements and unions, workers wanted better
a decade of economic hardship. With the crash, businesses faced a drastic working conditions and wages. The labor movement played an important
drop in sales and revenues and were forced to close or reduce operations. This role in shaping labor laws to this day.
led to massive layoffs and unemployment rose to around 25%. As well as the Cultural influence - The hardships faced by the Great Depression were
Stock market crash, some other things that led to the great depression include: expressed through art, literature, and film which influenced the culture at
Bank failures - Banks failed due to the loss of deposits as people were that time. During this era, there was a rise of works that portrayed people’s
struggle such as John Steinback’s ‘’The Grapes of Wrath’’
rushing to withdraw their savings out of fear it could be gone. This led to
Financial Reforms - The Great Depression was a wake-call and encouraged
a period when the availability of loans was reduced and it made it major reforms in the financial systems so something like this wouldn't
harder for people and businesses to get credit. This credit crunch led to happen again. This included the establishment of organizations like the
further economic decline. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federal Deposit
Overproduction - Industries were producing more goods than could be Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to prevent future economic crises.
consumed and this led to excess goods, falling prices, and layoffs.
Decline in International trade - Measures were taken to protect countries Government Response
The government response to this was the New Deal created by President D.
from the Depression such as traffic which was to protect American
Roosevelt. This program's goal was to provide relief for the unemployed, promote
Industries by making imported goods more expensive. This made countries
economic recovery, and implement financial reforms. The Three r’s. The New Deal
retaliate with their tariffs which significantly reduced International trade.
had initiatives like the Civilian Conservative Corps and the Works Progress
Dust bowls - Severe droughts in the 1930s destroyed agricultural production. Administration to create jobs for the unemployed. Financial reforms like The
Farmers were faced with failing prices for their goods and many lost their Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) were created to insure bank
farms and livelihoods. This led to urbanization, many people left their homes deposits and are still in effect today, with the New Deal and the beginning of
to look for better work opportunities in the cities. World War 2, the United States was able to recover from the Great Depression.
The is a picture of Luis Armstrong, one of the icons in Jazz.
 Jazz Age

Jazz Age
The Jazz Age was a period in the Roaring Twenties when Jazz
became popular in the United States. The Jazz Age was a vibrant
and cultural period that was most known for the popularization of
jazz, which was founded by Black musicians and culture. This era
witnessed the rise of various artistic and social movements, the
most notable being the Harlem Renaissance which celebrated
African American art, literature, and experiences. Key figures of
the Harlem Renaissance were writers such as Langston Hughes,
Zora Neale Hurson, and Claude McKay who fought for racial Jazz cubs
pride, and social injustices and shed light on the complexities of We don't talk about Jazz without talking about where it took
being a Black person living in America. The movement place and the significance it holds. Jazz clubs became safe
encouraged people to explore their cultural roots and advocate havens for Black people and members of the LGBTQ. Venue
for civil rights. This era also fostered a lot of great Black owners usually welcomed patrons regardless of their race,
musicians such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Billie
sexual orientation, or gender identity, and created spaces
Holiday who played important roles in developing jazz. This genre
where marginalized communities could gather without fear of
of art served as a powerful form of expression among Black
prejudice or discrimination. This helped break down barriers
people, it also served as a way to speak out against the struggles
and challenge social norms.
of African Americans especially concerning the Jim Crow Laws.
The is a picture of the Canadian Charter Rights and Freedom. In 1982 multiculturalism was declared in section 27 of
the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, stating that Charter “shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the
preservation and enhancement of the multicultural heritage of Canadians.”
 The Multiculturalism Policy
Historical significance
Integration vs Assimilation - People who came to Canada usually had to
The Multiculturalism Policy was officially assimilate into the dominant white culture in society and hide their
embraced by the Canadian government in cultural identity. However after this policy, there was a big shift from
1971, it recognized and promoted the cultural assimilation to integration, and minorities were encouraged to maintain
diversity of Canadian society. This policy was their cultural identity.
aimed at maintaining and promoting Support for Marginalized Communities - The policy created an
multiculturalism in the nation and allowing opportunity for various programs and initiatives that aimed to support
various ethnic groups to retain their cultural marginalized communities including funding for cultural festivals,
scholarships, and language education.
heritage.
Immigration - The introduction of the points-based immigration system
ended race-based restrictions and prioritized skills, education, and
language over ethnicity . This allowed for a significant increase in the
number of migrants from non-European countries, especially after WW2.
Canada welcomed individuals from all over the world including; Asia,
Africa, the Middle East, and the Caribbean.
Global influence: This policy made Canada a model country. In other
countries, they were inspired by us and this policy influenced discussions
on diversity and immigration in other countries.
 The assassination attempt on Donald
Trump
The assassination attempt on Donald Trump would be very
important to future historians because it shows how divided and
uneasy the American society was with the elections approaching
and over key issues like race, immigration, and healthcare. Trump
is a very controversial figure and is hated by a lot of people
because of his prejudice, racist, fascist, and sexist views. This
attempt completely changed the course of the elections. Everyone
had a lot of strong opinions about this attempt, some people were
afraid and anxious about the political violence, and they
questioned the safety and reliability of the election process. Some
voters saw Trump as a ‘’victim’’ and became more empathetic and
voted in his favor. I opposed him even more because there are
always consequences for your actions. His words and actions
aggravated a lot of people and caused anger and violence. His
policies only benefited a specific demographic, rich white men and
if you didn't fit into that, then you were seen as less than. Historians
would study how democracy and peace faced serious challenges in
America, they would also study how politically unstable the U.S
was during this period.