The Cold War was an important event after World War II. The Cold War was caused by America's fear of the spread of communism. This event had many repercussions on Canada. The Cold War prompted the Canadian military to prepare to defend Soviet attacks. Citizens prepare for the apocalyptic event of the weapon of mass destruction. The Canadian government had decided to become a peacekeeper, but ultimately linked up with the United States to defend itself against communism. Canada played an important role in the Cold War and the Cold War certainly had enormous impacts on Canada. The Cold War had a major impact on the ties and tensions between Canada and the United States. The Cold War had divided the entire world into two sides: the communist camp and the United States. Due to Canada's geographical location, next to the United States, and the fact that Canada had already ceded part of its sovereignty in a series of political and military pacts with the United States, Canada therefore took the party of the United States. Canada sided with the United States in response to post-war international tensions....