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Prime Minister Borden declares war on Germany and its allies
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Francis Pegahmagabow
He was one of the first, first nation man to enlist in the military and fight for Canada. He was a war hero. Events: People
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Billy Bishop
He revolutionized the Canadian air force and helped us gain respect because how good he was at flying. Events:People
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Jeremiah Jones
Jeremiah Jones was one of the first black Canadians to enlist in the military. He was 58 years old. He lied so he could join. During Vimy Ridge he was rewarded with the Conduct Medal but did not receive. After he had past, his family got the medal. Events:People
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Battle of Vimy Ridge
The battle of Vimy ridge is one of the most important parts about the war because all of the Canadian division fought together. People say it was the start of national pride for Canada. Events: Devolpment
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Conscription
Conscription forced a lot of Canadians to enlist in the military even though they did not want too. Events: Development
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Halifax Explosion
The Halifax explosion was the largest explosion prior to the atomic bomb in 1945. Events: Development
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Residential Schools
Residential schools took kids out of their home and forced them to go to these schools. The schools would be strict and ruthless to the first nation children Events: Development
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Chinese Head Tax in Canada
The Chinese Head Tax was to stop the immigration of Chinese men and women. You would have to pay the tax when evener you enter or leave the country. Events: Development
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Coal Miner Strike
After their wages were cut miners went on strike to protest against it. The miners couldn’t afford rent or food because of the strike. There was even a song about it. Events: Development
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