Plenary Quiz - Canada's Declaration of War

When did Canada officially declare war on Germany during WWII?

• September 1, 1939
• September 10, 1939
• September 4, 1939
• September 7, 1939

Why was Canada's declaration of war in 1939 historically significant?

• It marked the beginning of the Cold War
• It showed Canada had gained full independence in foreign policy decisions
• It was the first time Canada had fought in a European war
• It was done without Parliament’s approval

Who was the Prime Minister of Canada when war was declared in 1939?

• Robert Borden
• John Diefenbaker
• William Lyon Mackenzie King
• J.S. Woodsworth

What major event triggered the declarations of war by Britain and France?

• The invasion of Belgium
• Germany’s invasion of Poland
• The annexation of Austria
• The attack on Pearl Harbor

How did Mackenzie King attempt to avoid national division over the war?

• He banned all military action
• He agreed to conscription from the beginning
• He promised not to impose conscription
• He held a national referendum on war

Which Canadian political leader strongly opposed joining the war?

• J.S. Woodsworth
• Ernest Lapointe
• R.B. Bennett
• Adrien Arcand

How did Parliament respond to J.S. Woodsworth’s opposition to the war?

• They unanimously agreed with him
• They passed a no-confidence vote
• They amended the War Measures Act
• They overwhelmingly rejected his views

Which training program did Canada commit to that helped the Allied war effort without sending many troops early on?

• National Service Program
• Royal Air Corps Deployment Plan
• Canadian Military Reserves Act
• British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP)

Why was the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP) significant?

• It trained pilots for the Axis powers
• It was based in Britain and Europe
• It positioned Canada as a key training ground for Allied air crews
• It involved conscription of all Canadian men

What role did Ernest Lapointe play in King’s war decision strategy?

• He urged immediate conscription
• He convinced French Canadians to support the war if conscription was avoided
• He demanded Canada stay neutral
• He resigned from Cabinet in protest