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Declare of Canada’s entry into WW1
There were a few groups who had a negative responses to war but the response from the country overall was positive. The entry represented Canada’s loyalty to Britain. This war would help Canada get freedom and gain independence. This war showed others how strong brave and heroic Canadians are. -
Women not being able to enlist as soldiers in the war
Women were not allowed to enlist as soldiers, sailors, or pilots. But they were allowed to take part in the being nurses or ambulance drivers. They had to work in the same conditions, but were not allowed to be a “soldier”. This sexist rule shows how they viewed man very much higher than women in the 1900's. -
Lieutenant Colonel Borden
Encouraged others to enlist in the war. Ran for Prime Minister, and gave women the right to vote. -
Black Canadian soldiers not being treated the same as white soldiers
Even though the black Canadians were allowed to enlist in the war as soldiers they were treated differently from the other soldier. They were not given the same responsibilities. They were given tasks that no one else wanted to do. They were all very low ranked. -
Women’s right to vote
Females related to soldiers or nurses overseas gained the right to vote. Even though this only went for white females, this was a start for all women. -
End of WW1
Germany surrendered and this lead to the end of WW1 on November 11, 1918. Canada and Canadians were victorious. All Canadians came together to celebrate and commemorate the returning Canadian troops. -
Roaring Twenties
In the 1920’s everyone was happy that the war was finally over and everything could go back to normal. Economy boomed due to new inventions and new forms of entrainment. -
First Nations children in the 1920’s
First Nations children between the ages of 7 -15 were taken from their homes and were sent to schools. At these schools these kids were both verbally and physically abused. -
First women in Office
Agnes Campbell Macphail became the first woman elected to the House of Commons. Women were being recognized as more than just housewives. This is the started to which men and women will be almost equal in society. -
The Great Derpression
The Great Depression was a time that began in the USA and quickly spread to Canada.