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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Franz was the heir to the Austrian empire. He was assassinated by Serbian terrorists, which later caused world war I (-2). -
The beginning of World War I
Great Britain officially declares war on Germany and as a colony of Britain, Canada was automatically included in the war. over three thousand Canadian men volunteered.(-1) -
The War Measures Act
This act gave the Canadian government the ability to do whatever they thought was necessary during that time without going through the parliament. Although this act was made for the protection of Canadians it enabled the government to violate human rights. The Canadian government uses the war measures act to put “enemy aliens" in internment camps.(-1) -
The Battle of Ypres
This was Canada's first major battle.The Canadians rushed to create a new defensive line to protect themselves from Germany's release of chlorine gas and succeed. When the Germans released a second wave of gas the Canadians used urine soaked cloths to protect themselves,which only lasted for a limited time.The Canadians suffered more than 6000 casualties.(-1) -
The Battle of Vimy Ridge
This battle is Canada's most celebrated military victory. Canadian soldiers fought long and hard through rough weather conditions and advanced behind a “creeping barrage” managing to capture German positions. (1) -
The Hundred Days
Canadians played a major role in the series of battles that formed the Hundred Days campaign. With the infantry, along with air power, machine-guns,chemical weapons, and armoured vehicles, the German armies were defeated.(2) -
Agnes Macphail Elected to Parliament
After the war many women wanted something greater,Agnes Macphail for example,decided to try for a seat in the house of commons and she got it. Despite the many people that were upset about a woman in parliament, there were still many people that believed in her.She believed in social justice for women's rights, prison reform,used her place in parliament to voice her opinion and inspired many women to do the same.(2) -
The Chanak Affair
After the war ended,British forces remained in Turkey and were eventually attacked by the Turks.They were outnumbered and unable to handle the situation alone.The British prime minister called on Canada to assist them but this time Canada did not go straight to them, Prime Minister King said that the parliament was to decide whether or not Canada would fight with Britain.The crisis ended before the decision was made.(2) -
The Balfour Report
Canada and other British colonies were seen as less important under Great Britain's power. Prime Minister King received a notice from the British that declared Canada to be independent and equal to Britain.(2) -
The Persons Case
The persons Case established women as persons under Canadian law. This legal change was fought for, for many years by a group of women called “The Famous Five”. This change meant that women would have the rights that only men used to have. this set the groundwork for women all across Canada and despite discrimination still existing,it was still a large step in a good direction for Canada and its citizens.(2)
