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War Artists
+1 Becoming war artists opened up job opportunities for artists and photographers. Future generations can learn about this event. -
First Nations Soldiers
-1 First Nations Soldiers served in the World War and were known for their excellent skills with the Sniper. Still faced discrimination after the war. "“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’.”
-Francis Pegahmagabow -
Black Canadian Soldiers
+1 Many Black Canadian soldiers were discriminated against by other soldiers and higher authorities, making it difficult to join the army. Since then Black Canadian services has expanded, and they have a dedicated service for those who served. "Neither my men nor myself would care to sleep alongside them, or to eat with them, especially in warm weather." -W.H. Allan -
Canada's Economy
+1 During WWI, many people both men and women were given jobs to manufacture shells and ammunition. Sadly after the war, Canada's economy dropped and had to pay millions of dollars to pay off its debt. -
French-Canadian Soldiers
French-Canadian Soldiers were loyal to Canada and France, rather than Britain. They had struggled being in an English speaking community with a language barrier. -
The Spanish Influenza Pandemic
-2 This dangerous pandemic took the lives of 500 million people worldwide and left many kids orphaned. -
Returning Soldiers
-1 Soldiers that have served those four horrific years went through lots of trauma and had their limbs amputated when fighting on the battlefield, and were left jobless or have been infected with the Spanish Flu. -
Women
-1 After WWI, women became the primary wage earners taking on male jobs. Women earned more respect for their role in the role, and were allowed to vote.Women of colour were not allowed to vote until the late 40's at a federal level. -
Federal Government Banning The Making and Selling of Alcohol
-1 Because of the alcohol ban, many people turned to drugs and became violent. An increase of making and selling alcohol illegally. -
Canada's Identity
Canada is no longer a British Colony. Canada no longer has to assist Britain if they were to get into another war. Prime Ministers would continue to push towards increasing independence from Britain.
