HIST-261 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Peace Movement
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In response, canada moved into closer alliance with the united states. Canada"s only cold war armed conflict occurred in korea from 1950-1953; during this time, defence spending grew to 44% of the national budget and many feared this was just the beginning of military campaigns against communism. The canadian government used the rcmp to conduct undercover operations targeting the. Compared to american campaigns to root out communists, canada was restrained; nevertheless, many canadians" lives were permanently impacted by the government"s actions: white picket dreams in canada"s suburbs. Bright suburban homes in rockcliffe to surrey are affordable compared to those in the city. After the war, some families have lived in trailers due to the housing prices going on. Some live 50 miles away from their homes to go to work. Better quality roads to travel on and faster. an acre before the war, an acre after. Room for the children and not have to worry about traffic.