Tag Archives: Canada
Quintet of Curiosities: Five Interesting Facts about Canada
If you’re planning a virtual trivia night or simply have an insatiable curiosity about global trivia, consider this your treasure trove of Canadian tidbits. Here are five fascinating facts about Canada that may surprise you. For starters, in an unconventional practice lasting until 1971, the Canadian government used to issue identification numbers to the indigenous… Read More »
Newfoundland in WWII: The American Influence and Desire for Statehood
In the time of World War II, Newfoundland was under British rule and not a part of Canada. In 1941, the United States established four military bases in Newfoundland, introducing wealth, leisure activities, and American goods to the region. Consequently, a survey conducted in 1947 revealed that a staggering 80% of Newfoundland’s population desired to… Read More »
Sikh Warriors and Unseen Wars: Canada’s Anticipated Conflict with the USA
Believing that a war with the United States was inevitable, Canada’s first Prime Minister proposed a plan to amass an army of Sikhs, well-known for their courage in battle, to invade California on behalf of Canada. His strategy was to send these Sikh warriors to California to take control of San Francisco, using it as… Read More »