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Canada Entering The War*-2
When the United Kingdom declared war upon Germany. The British joined between the midst of the War, which automatically made Canada apart of the battlefield, due The British being its dominion. However, the Canadian government was enabled to determine what level of involvement the country had within the war. Soon after, The Governor general of Canada declared war between Germany. -
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The Lack Of Soldiers During WW1
There is an estimated 619,638 soilders enlisted within the Candian Forces during World War 1, Including 424,000 who had served overseas. -
The Seconed Battle Of Ypres *-2
Germany, released a strange yellow-green smoke. An estimated 160 tons of chlorine extracted from nearly 5,000 canisters. The Algerian forces suffering from drastic effects of the toxic gas, however on April 24th Candian forces were affected and more than 6,700 killed, in early days of combat. -
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Income War Tax Act*-1
The minister declared are resolution landing,4 percent of single men exceeding over 2,000 dollars. For others having t pay 3,000 dollars. However, for Candians with annual income up to 6,000 dollars the tax ranged from 2 to 25 cents -
Battle Of The Somme *-2
Knowingly famous soilders Leo Le Boutillier and Thomas Louis Tremblay were part of the 1000 enlisted French Canadian volunteers to go to Britain. Soon after, the French Canadian Regiment, The 22nd Battalion was formed allowing numerous soilders to be promoted to higher rankings. When entering the Somme, commanded under British General Douglas Haig, the Candian forces suffered consequences during the beginning of battle. Having 68 out of 801 men not injured nor killed. -
The Orphaned*-1
Over 100,000 juvenile migrants were transported to Canada from the British Isles. Being sent to intolerable environments such as Fairknowe located in Brockville. Children were poorly abused and mistreated, epically serving farming territories. -
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The Children
The youth often worked as farmers to harvest crops and ensure a proper food supply. Governing laws were changed, so at the age of 14 years children were allowed to operate farm trucks and other vehicles. Children learned to collet materials useful as house hold supplies such as: metal, rubber, fat and grease. -
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Nurses
Nurses During World War experienced hardships, both on land and overseas assisting soilders in the Canadian Forces. Memorable Nurses from World War One include Mae Belle Samson and Katherine Macdonald. -
Children Working In War Industries*-1
Mainly boys, working in British aircraft factories during the world war. Not commonly, however women refugees would be often see working also. Children being younger and leaving school at the age of 12 working in numerous farming facilities. in 1917, claimed by Education Minister H A L Fisher, that 600,000 children had been "put to work" . -
The Enemy Air Attack*-2
Having an estimated 1000, women signing to the Red cross. Keeping a prominent role in the battlefield adding soilders, with a lack of medical supplies . There were dangers awaiting these Nurses, Including Katherine Macdonald, who tragically died at the age of 25 from an enemy air attack on the first general hospital, On May 19th 1918. -
The German U-Boat*-2
Mae Belle Sampson, being the first nurse to enlist overseas in Hamilton, assisted over 15,00 troops with only a limed supply of bed, approximately 2,000. Sampson, along with 14 other nurses was killed, during the infiltration of the German U-boat. Of the 258 people aboard 24 survived as passengers. -
Racial Tension Within Black Community*-1
The "Red Summer" that focused on the great migration of African Americans from Rural south, placed in World War 1. However for black Americans, there was a face of prejudices and injustice within society. The culture was detested even creating separate washrooms, water fountains and schools for "black" skinned people. Even African American Veterans, serving in the military were faced with under equality. -
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Discrimination
Discrimination was prominent during WW1 in Canada, Asian and blacks were the culture that were victim to injustice and abusive language. -
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Roaring Twenties
The Breakthrough of the 20s, allowing women to dress in a bold more memorable style, the culture of Jazz music and The introduction of a variety of social culture groups. -
Chuck Lee, Head Tax Payer*-1
one realistic example of Chinese discrimination was against, Head tax payer Chuck lee. Chuck had to pay a mandatory fine of 500 dollars in order to enter Canada. Leaving his wife in China, due to governing laws preventing Chinese immigration. Chuck lee was the only Asian Student at his school, and was unable to pursue his career as an engineer afterwards. -
The Jazz Age*0
The youth experienced more freedom, and dancing and singing became particularly popular during this era. Although also looked upon negatively for their "nudity" and "vulgarity". Moving on the Prohibition of the twenties, when liquor was introduced and banned, however this only increased illegal liquor trade. -
Empire Settlement Act*+1
An agreement between the British government and several other countries, determining the resettlement of farers, immigrants and agriculturalists. Canada, having a variety of immigrants and transportation opportunities. Having 165,000 immigrants arriving in Canada from Britain. -
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Immigration Acts
The Act focusing on Amendment and the Chinese immigration Act. -
Chinese Immigration Act*-2
This act restricting Chinese immigration drastically, if only having the needed requirements to settle in Canada. Chinese immigrants being limited to diplomats, occupations: such as engineering or law and as government representatives. Leaving children and families behind in China, an estimated 15 Chinese immigrants entered Canada. -
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Umepolyment*-1
Unemployment rates In farming, fishing, mining and logging became prominent, due to the great Depression. It was recorded that Urban employments had reached a staggering 19 percent having Toronto's rate at 17 percent. -
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The Great Stocks Crash*-2
Companies experiencing massive decline in wild trading, with a shocking record of 12.8 million shares sold Thousands of accounts disappearing. However, on Tuesday 29th of October 16.4 million share were sold eliminating further investments, especially Goldman Sachs Trading Cooperation reduced to 58 percent.
