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-2 Britain declares war on Germany, Canada follows. POLITICAL
Britain declares war on Germany, and Borden passes War Measures Act. http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/history/first-world-war/canada/canada3 -
+1 Income Tax introduced as a “temporary measure” POLITICAL/ECONOMY
Continued income tax provides income for government services such as education, transportation, and health care. https://www.fraserinstitute.org/sites/default/files/history-and-development-of-canadas-personal-income-tax.pdf -
+1 Armistice signed November to end war POLITICAL
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+2 The Start of Cultural Changes and Social Development SOCIAL
Canada is ready to have fun after the war. Jazz is introduced and African tradition of music embraced, while women make fashion choices that are fresh and modern. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/jazz/ -
+2 Start of technological advancements, Telephone and Electricity ECONOMIC
Coast to coast telephone service was established, jobs were created,and electricity was advancing. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/telecommunications/ -
+2 Insulin Discovered HEALTH
Canadian invention which won a Nobel Prize, while changing the lives for those with diabetes. Insulin is still standard treatment today. -
+2 Canada becomes second largest world producer of the automobile ECONOMIC
Canada was the second largest produver of automobiles, between 1918 and 1923. Henry Ford's assembly line gains popularity. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/automobile/ -
+2 Canadian Airforce (RCAF) granted the royal title MILITARY
Returning veteran aviators form an Air Force. This helps increase Canada's military independence. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/royal-canadian-air-force/ -
+2 Old Age Pension Created POLITICAL
The creation of the Old Age Pension gave garanteed income to those over 70 who fit certain requirements. https://www.historymuseum.ca/cmc/exhibitions/hist/pensions/cpp-a28-wcr_e.shtml -
+2 Women become "Persons" POLITICAL
Women are officially declared persons in the law, gaining greater equality for women. http://www.cbc.ca/archives/entry/1929-women-become-persons -
-2 Stock Market Crash ECONOMIC
Citizens watched the market crash on black Tuesday, and financial stability was no longer a guaranteed. http://www.canadahistory.com/sections/Eras/crash%20depression/Crash.html
