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Assassination of Ferdinand- Political Impact
In Sarajevo, Ferdinand the future King of Austria/Hungary was assassinated by a group from Serbia who wanted independence. This caused the Austrian/Hungarian Empire to declare war on Serbia.
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Although this event neither progressed or declined Canada as a nation, it put into motion the events forcing Canada to join WW 1.
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Declaration of War: Canada enters WW1 Political,Economical and Social Impact
Germany entered neutral territory causing England to enter the war alongside France and Russia. Due to Canada being a Dominion of England, Robert Borden, Prime Minister of Canada declares war and campaigns for Canadian men to volunteer to fight. 32,000 soldiers volunteered from Canada to join the war.
Rating +1 Declaration of War helped progress Canada because many men joined in the fight and were supported by the wives and families left behind. This created pride and worth (legionmagazine.com) -
War Battles Economic and Social Impact
April 24th, 1915- 1916 Battle of Ypres. 6,500 Canadian casualties, 2000 deaths. December 20, 1915-Newfoundland Regiment Failed. Many deaths. 1916- Battle at St. Eloi, Mount Sorrel and the Somme. Many casualties. Sam Hughes, minister of the Militia dismissed from the cabinet due to faulty munitions. (Canadian encyclopedia)
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Due to the devastating loss in all of these battles, families at home became left without income and economic stability with little hope and peace at home. -
Battle of Vimy Ridge Political/Social/Economic Impact
SUCCESS! Due to Canadian soldiers, the battle of Vimy Ridge is won.
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This represents progress for Canada. This brings together Canada as a nation because news of the Victory reaches Canadian soil. Canada is recognized as a strong military nation and can defend themselves against attack. -
War Times Election Act Political Impact
Conscription becomes legal and all men aged 18-45 must enroll in the military.
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Forcing men to enrol in the military causes division, anger and fear, however improves the status of some women. Some women are given the right to vote and others are not. Many women enter into the industrialized work force to fill the missing gaps from the men leaving. Without conscription women wouldn't have been able to prove themselves as equals, therefore this is progress for Canada.
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War reaches Canadian soil Social/Economic Impact
At Halifax, a french ship crashes with a Belgian ship resulting in a large explosion killing more than 1,600 people and injuring 9,000. (canadianencyclopedia.ca)
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This moment is a decline in Canada. To this day it is the most devastating event in Canadian history. If it wasn't for the war these ships would not be near Canadian soil.
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Hundred Days Campaign Political/Social Impact
A series of attacks made by Canadians and allies pushed the German army into retreat.
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Despite the many casualties of war, this is progress for Canada as this lead towards the end of the war. (canadianshistory.ca) -
Winnipeg General Strike Political/Economical Impact
Despite the booming economy in the roaring 20s resulting with the ending of the war, many workers were demanding more rights in the work place. More than 30,000 workers left their jobs to fight to improve working conditions. (Canadian encyclopedia)
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This strike progressed Canada as it united the working class and is important because it established safety and rights for workers in Canada.
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Insulin Discovered Social Impact
Canadians Frederick Banting and Charles Best discovered insulin. Rating +2
This progressed Canada in the area of medicine and science and put Canada on the map. Many North Americans suffered from a disease called diabetes in 1921. This changed the treatment of diabetes and is recognized around the world.
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The Famous Five Political/Social Impact
Five prominent Canadian suffragists advocated for women and children and asked the Supreme Court of Canada to answer the question "Does the word persons from the BNA Act include female persons?" They fought to have women legally considered persons so that women can be appointed to the Senate. (Wikipedia)
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This progressed Canada as a nation as it was the first time women were considered equal to men. This acknowledged women as equals in the Senate.
