New Era of International Action Review

Topic: Cold War's End, Foreign Policy & International Terrorism (1980s-1990s)

Test your understanding of Canada's evolving international role during the final phase of the Cold War and its aftermath.

Part I: Multiple Choice Questions

Choose the best answer for each question.

1. The Soviet policies of perestroika and glasnost were introduced by:

2. The Air India Flight 182 bombing occurred in which year?

3. How many people died in the Air India tragedy?

4. The Berlin Wall fell in:

5. The Tiananmen Square protests occurred in:

Part II: True or False

Determine whether each statement is true or false.

6. Pierre Trudeau's peace initiative to mediate between the superpowers was highly successful.

7. The Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, ending the Cold War.

8. The Air India bombing plot was planned on Canadian soil.

9. Multiple suspects were convicted and imprisoned for the Air India bombing.

10. Brian Mulroney generally supported U.S. foreign policy more than Trudeau or Chrétien.

Part III: Matching International Events

Match each international event with its significance. Click on items to select them.

11. Match the events with their historical significance:

Events:

Korean Airlines Shootdown (1983)
US Invasion of Grenada (1983)
Tiananmen Square (1989)
Berlin Wall Falls (1989)

Significance:

Soviet aggression escalating Cold War tensions
US intervention against communist influence
Chinese government crushing democracy movement
Symbol of Cold War's end and German reunification

Part IV: Critical Thinking Questions

Answer the following questions in 4-6 sentences each. Analyze Canada's international role and the challenges it faced.

12. Analyze Canada's role as a "middle power" during the 1980s. How did this position both help and hinder Canada's ability to influence international events?

13. Evaluate the significance of the end of the Cold War for Canada's international position. How did the collapse of the Soviet Union change Canada's foreign policy priorities?

14. Assess the impact of the Air India tragedy on Canada's understanding of international terrorism. What did this event reveal about domestic security and international connections?

15. Compare the foreign policy approaches of Trudeau, Mulroney, and Chrétien toward the United States. How did each leader balance Canadian sovereignty with the realities of the Canada-US relationship?