Canada’s Role In The Coming War: German Aggression

The year is 1939. There is a growing feeling of unrest in the international community and it is becoming increasingly apparent that war is at hand. Canadian politicians are divided on what role, if any, Canada should play if war breaks out.

Place yourself in the year and time. Considering the many issues, what you think Canada should do?

A Few Factors to Consider

The First World War

The rise of Nazi Germany

The violation of the Treaty of Versailles

The claim that the Treaty of Versailles was too harsh

The League of Nations

Isolationism

The Rise of Communism

The Spanish Civil War

Italy's Invasion of Ethiopia

Fear of Conscription

Canada's size

Quebec

Canada-British relations

Alternative methods of dealing with the conflict

Assignment

Write a minimum one-page (double-spaced) persuasive essay outlining your opinion on Canada's role in the war to come. Support your ideas with reference to at least THREE of the above factors.

REMEMBER: the year is 1939. You are NOT aware of anything that happened after this date!