Canada, a North American Nation?

Question

1. 3 ways that the U.S was a factor in Canada's postwar economic boom. 2. Outline the bennifits of both Trans-Canada and the St Lawrence seaway. What was the downside of the construction of the Seaway. 3. 3 ways in which the Canadian labour congress made a difference. Why was it important. 4. Why do you think Rachel Carson's book, Silent Spring, "shocked the world" in 1962?

Answer 1

After WWII, the US corporate mentality was that Canada was an extension of the US. Borders were extremely fluid and the labor forces similarly trained. Canada rode along on the post-war industrial boom by virtue of this mentality.

The seaway was a quick and easy way to transport goods for nearly 50 weeks a year (a few being too difficult to navigate). The downfall of its construction was that it was expensive and redundant. The upside is that it gave an alternative to rodeway and railway transportation, and was significantly cheaper than air transport, particularly with things like Iron Ore from Lake Superior.

As for "Silent Spring", consider this...:http://classwebs.spea.indiana.edu/bakerr/v600/rachel_carson_and_silent_spring.htm

Answer 2

Looks like a homework assignment to me. You need to do the assigned reading so you can answer the questions and be prepared for the surprise quiz planned for your class. Good luck.

Chow!!