Timeline of Canadian History in the 20th Century

  • Chinese Head Tax

    Chinese Head Tax
    The Head Tax was introduced to stop the Chinese from immigrating.Chinese people had to pay fifty dollars to enter.
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    World War 1

    Also known as the great war. This is one of the greatest wars in history.
  • Second Battle of Ypres

    Second Battle of Ypres
    The Germans used chlorine gas to wipe out enemies. This was the first battle that used poison gas.
  • Armenian Genocide

    Armenian Genocide
    Many Canadians helped Armenians by funding or start campaigns
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    Conscription Crisis

    Canada needed more soldiers after the battle of somme.
  • The Battle of Vimy Ridge

    The Battle of Vimy Ridge
    This battle was a great victory for Canada. It showed that Canada is strong and a country.
  • Halifax Explosion

    Halifax Explosion
    A cargo ship crashed and exploded about six kilometers.
  • Temperance Movement

    Temperance Movement
    A movement to ban Alcohol.
  • Quebec Easter Riots

    Quebec Easter Riots
    Citizens in Quebec did not like the idea of Conscription. In March 28th a riot began.
  • Suffrage Movement

    Suffrage Movement
    A movement which promoted women to be able to vote.
  • The Winnipeg General Strike

    The Winnipeg General Strike
    All the unions gathered into a massive strike. Workers wanted high payment and better working conditions.
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    The Roaring Twenties

    Canadians now get to have fun. Citizens get into a spending mania.
  • Chinese Exclusion Act

    Chinese Exclusion Act
    Chinese were banneed from Canada.
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    The Great Depression

    Alot of men are unemployed and poor. The economy was not secessful during this time..
  • The Persons Case

    The Persons Case
    Women went to the Court of Canada and was qualified to be person.
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    World War 2

    Adolf Hitler and the nazi gain power and take over most of europe than the allies fights back.
  • D-Day

    D-Day
    Allies planned and invaded Normandy.
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    The Cold War

    The United States of America try to prevent the soviet union from turning countries into communist countries.
  • canada Health Act

    canada Health Act
    Tommy Douglas created the idea of universal health care.
  • Canadian Multiculturalism Act

    Canadian Multiculturalism Act
    Canada recognized the rights and cultures in the country.