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The Start of World War I
The tension between Britain and Germany becomes too great and it ends with Britain declaring war on Germany. -
Canadian Army Medical Corp
The Canadian Army Medical Corp plays a big part in the victory of the First World War treating thousands of people on the front lines. -
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1914-1929
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The Battle of Vimy Ridge
The turning point in the First World War, being one of, if not the biggest victory for the allies in the war. -
Introduction of Conscriptions
Conscriptions are introduced in Canada, forcing many men to go to war. -
The Income War Tax Act
Canada's funds for the war became extremely low which caused the government to put forth the Income War Tax Act. The government would tax items bought by citizens, and wealthy citizens to raise a fund for the war. -
Enemy Aliens
Canadians of German and Austro-Hungarian background were labelled as "aliens" which encouraged discrimination towards Caandains of enemy backgrounds. -
Canadian Pilots
Canadian pilots were an essential part of the victory of the First World War bringing in glory and fame for the country. -
Chinese Immigration Act
On top of the Chinese Immigration Act that required Chinese immigrants to pay a fee of $500, Chinese civilians were required to carry an identification card regardless of age or their birthplace. -
Balfour Report
The Balfour report was a big step in the process of Canada becoming a truly independent country that was reported due to the contributions that were made by Canada during the war. -
Great Depression
After the economical progress that was made during the "roaring twenties", the Great Depression was a setback that had a tremendously negative impact on the economy around the world.
