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Canadian Internment Camps (-2)
Probably one of the most shameful acts committed during this time, The internship of thousands of German and Austro-Hungarian Canadians was atrocious, causing many deaths in the terrible Conditions. During the war, the hate of the opposing countries drove Canadians to enslave those of their descent in internment camps, where they spent their days doing hard labour with very little money and food to eat. -
Canada’s entry into WWI (-1)
World war one brought conflict between different nations of the world, including Canada. The war also brought conflict between internal groups of Canadians such as the English and French. The war also caused the death of 60 000 Canadians overseas, and the injury of over 100 000 Canadians. The war did bring some benefits, such as Canadian pride in our war efforts, and our increasing independence from Britain. -
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Scientific, Artistic, and Cultural Developments (+2)
During and after the war, many cultural advancements were made such as the development of Filmography, and the Development of Canadian art, with the influence of the Group of Seven. The war also brought advancements in the field of aviation, as It used to be a feat just to land, but the war made it so that air-fighters were prominent. Insulin was also discovered by Frederick Banting in 1922. -
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The Battle of Somme (-2)
The Battle of Somme was an immense Military Failure, which caused the death of thousands of Canadian Soldiers. We managed to win the battle, but our losses were too severe to be proud of. Too many great men and women died. “The Somme had cost Canada 24, 029 casualties…” “We cannot close our eyes to the horror of the mass butchery to which [British General Haig’s] tactics hand condemned the troops under his command.” -
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The Battle of Vimy Ridge (+1)
As an animated history teacher once said, “The year 1917 is one that stands out in many Canadians' minds for delivering the birth of Canada as a nation.” On April 9, All of the four Canadian divisions worked together in unison to capture by storm Vimy Ridge, succeeding and proving themselves worthy, as the British and French were unable to Capture it in their own attacks. “It was Canada from the Atlantic to the Pacific on parade(...) I witnessed the birth of a nation.” -
Francis Pegahmagabow (0)
Francis Pegahmagabow was a talented First Nations Soldier that was a respected comrade on the battlefield. When he returned home after, he was treated just as harshly as any other First Nations Person. He brought honour to his people but was not compensated. “When he was in uniform he was considered an equal..by what he could do. When he came back, he just went back to being an Indian. Indians at that time were not even Canadian Citizens.” -
Economic Collapse After WWI (-2)
After the war, the Government was in massive debt after buying ammunition and resources from Canadian manufacturers. They then put in many forms of taxes on the population such as the Personal Income Tax, which despite being temporary, is still here today. During the war, Canada often relied on Public Funding called "Victory Bonds." “That’s very nice but I’d rather have a job” -Cartoon Soldier remarks to praise in a drawing from Feb 1919. “The cost of living is not going to go down.” -
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Economic Prosperity (+2)
Later after the war, America began to purchase large amounts of wheat and natural resources from Canada, and industries were booming. This saved our country from going Bankrupt and began the decade of The Roarin’ Twenties. -
Indian Act Amendments (-2)
After anger between First Nations People and Canadian businessmen, The Canadian Government amended the Indian Act to strip First Nations land claim rights in disputes. -
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The Famous Five (+2)
The Famous Five were a group of female activists, with their main accomplishment being the Person’s Case, a case involving the right to become a senator for women, as women at that time were not classified as a “Person” and could not be appointed. They took the case to the Supreme court, who declined, and later Britain, who decided that they are, in fact, a person, and should be allowed to become a senator. This group gave more rights and freedoms to women. One of the members was Emily Murphy.
