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Canada Enters World War One
Canada enters into the First World War with Germany. The country comes together to support our involvement with the British Empire and its allies. Canada unites as a whole benefiting the population and the newly developing country. (Social Change) -
First Camp for "Enemy Allies"
Prejudice began in Canada when these camps, against anyone who was born of an enemy country, came to Canada. The German, Turkish, Austro-Hungarian and Bulgarian origins were affected and treated unfairly -
Woman's Rights Become Recognized
In Alberta, Louise Mckinny and Roberta MacAdams became the first woman elected to a provincial legislature. This was a big step in woman's rights being the first election with many to soon follow. -
Income War Tax Act
Canada's focus on the battle was leading to a large debt the economy could not withstand at that time. The government ended up placing large but fair taxes on incomes ranging from a 4% to 25% tax rate. -
The Military Service Act
Also known as the conscription, during the war Canada had been forced to deal with the enormous amounts of causalities. The country was having a difficult time finding more soldiers to fight the battle and put this act in place to force men from the ages of 20 to 45 to help fight our largest battle. -
Halifax Explosion
At this time, the war craft industry in Canada began to boom in Nova Scotia. The harbor became so busy with large industrial boats, that one day two boats crashed and caused the largest land explosion to due date, at that time. More than 1500 people died instantly and many more were left injured. -
World War One Comes to an End
The war brought our country together, but also a lot of negativity was happening. Canada lost the lives of 60,000 soldiers and 170,000 came home injured. This devastated the country and led to change. -
Strike in Winnipeg
All over Canada after the many jobs were given to the soldiers in need. Therefore, there was a shortage of jobs and a poor economy at the time. Low wages and bad working conditions were common. Over 30 000 workers walked off of their jobs that day. -
Beginning of the Roaring Twenties
Canada suffered through the hardships of World War One and now is ready to have some fun. Cinemas, radios, automobiles and jazz music came into play and Canada became known as a great place to live. -
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Imperial Conference
Canada's independence grew immensely that day.The country began to make their own decisions and sign their own treaties without the British. Also, Canada began to have a separate representation without the League of Nations.
