Theme 3: Review

In Theme 3, you learned about ultranationalism and how a nation's pursuit of national interests can lead to ultranationalism. You looked at why wars were fought in the past and examined the impact that two world wars had on Canada and the world. Lastly, you learned about treaties and alliances that were formed before and after World War II and about treaties and alliance in effect today.

In Theme 3, you:

learned what ultranationalism is
learned how ultranationalism develops from the pursuit of national interests
learned about responses to ultranationalism
learned that wars are fought for survival when people fear the loss of resources to meet their basic physical needs
learned that wars are fought for expansion when a group wants to expand its territory for power or to access resources from another region
learned that wars are fought for protection when groups or nations have to defend themselves or their possessions
learned that Canada's participation in World War I (1914–1918) had a divisive effect on our nation
learned that Canada's participation in World War I contributed to a sense of being Canadian
learned that World War I resulted in Canada's earning the right to determine its own role in international affairs
learned how World War II began
learned about Canada's involvement in this war
learned that World War II was a decisive event in Canada's maturing as a nation
learned about the effects of this war on countries and people
learned about the growth of treaties and alliances prior to and after the Second World War and understood the role they played in both expanding and preventing conflicts
learned about treaties and alliances operating today

Now go to the next two pages to show what you've learned!