HIST 2500 Final: Exam Notes final exam
20 Apr 2014
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History of population and its changes over time. Average life expectancy was important prior to the 1960s. It allows us the understand the changes in a population and why it is changing. How war, economy etc influence historical demography (baby boom generation) Why do we see these changes in the post 1940s period. Ambassadors of russia not allowed in canada again until 1953. Canada refuses to use nuclear power for military purposes. 20,000 officers served in korea during the cold war. Korean war increased pressure for military build-up. By 1953 defence budget stood at 2 billion. Northern radar polls are created in the arctic by the u. s. as a defence system. During the 1917 elections where the conservative party won because of the women"s vote. Men who were sent overseas where inferior in combat compared to other countries. Riots broke out in quebec because of the decision made by borden to force subscription.
