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EXERCISE #7 ~ ANSWER KEY
Canadian-American Relations
CHAPTER SIX
Block ______ Date _________________
Name __________________________
Refer to the Student Workbook p.138-140
1. Complete the following table by providing an overview of Canadian-American relations.
Evidence of Interdependence

Canada joined NATO and NORAD and
participated in UN peacekeeping in Egypt
and Lebanon.

The Canadian and American economies
were interdependent.
Evidence of Independence

Canada refused to criticize communism in
China and Cuba as vehemently as the
Americans. Canada recognized Red China
before the USA.

PM Diefenbaker was reluctant to accept
nuclear warheads for NATO’s Bomarc
missiles that guarded Canada.

Diefenbaker hesitated to back the U.S.
during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Pearson questioned American policy in
Vietnam and refused to stop draft dodgers
from entering Canada.

Trudeau reduced defence spending and
froze contributions to NATO.
2. What was the purpose for the creation of the Avro Arrow?
The RCAF requested the creation of a supersonic long-range all-weather jet because of concern
of the possibility of a Soviet attack.
3. What Soviet innovation cast doubts about the Arrow’s technology?
The launch of Sputnik I cast doubts about the Avro Arrow.
4. How did the Canadian government respond?
The Canadian government decided to halt all production of Arrows and to torch the six
completed Arrows. Instead of employing Canadian workers, the government decided to buy an
American product, the Bomarc missile.
5. Why was the building of the St. Lawrence Seaway of such great significance?
The St. Lawrence Seaway linked the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean, required cooperation
between Canada and the United States, and meant that Canadian products would move to world
markets. The project took five years to complete.
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EXERCISE #7 ~ ANSWER KEY
Canadian-American Relations
Block ______ Date _________________
CHAPTER SIX
Name __________________________
6. a) What was the purpose of the North American Defence System (NORAD)?
NORAD was created to detect Soviet planes or missiles in order to give early warning of an
attack.
b) What was the extent of Canada’s involvement?
Canada contributed $300 million dollars, and three radar lines were constructed in Canada’s
North.
7. Why did Prime Minister Diefenbaker back away from accepting nuclear weapons from the
Americans during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
PM Diefenbaker backed away because he resented the fact that the Canadian government had
not been informed of the American blockade until after the fact. The crisis was indeed almost
over by the time Canadian forces were put on alert.
8. How did the Cuban Missile Crisis impact Canadian-American relations?
Canadian inaction caused anger and resentment among the Americans.
9. a) Identify a negative consequence of increased car sales in Canada.
A negative consequence of increased Canadian car sales was increased competition between
car companies, which meant that some smaller companies went out of business.
b) What did the Automotive Products Agreement change between Canada and the United
States?
The Auto Pact allowed Canada and the United States to import cars from each other without
paying import taxes, and also led to increased American investment in the Canadian economy.
c) What does it mean for a car company to specialize? How did this affect consumer
prices?
Specialization means that a car company would focus on only one aspect of the market.
This affected consumer prices because specialization allowed companies to lower production
costs, which would then lower consumer prices.
10. What was Canada’s position on the war in Vietnam?
Canada did not support American involvement in a foreign war.
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