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Billy Bishop and the War in the Air (+2)
Billy Bishop and some other Canadian pilot helped to advance Canada's reputation as a reputable air force in WWI. By war's end, almost a quarter of all British flyers were Canadian. The pilot's life was dangerous, but they have done an excellent job during World War 1. -
Sir Robert Borden, Prime Minister of Canada, declare his intentions regarding the First World War (+1)
Sir Robert Borden, Prime Minister of Canada at that time, clearly showed his intention about the World War. He thought that Canadians, who originated in British, should join the war and help Britain out. Such actions should be considered an honor, and Canadians should willing to do that. Many people joined the army in great pride. However, some people thought that wars are bad and sinful and they opposed the idea of joining the war. -
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Pegahmagabow ’s story (+1)
Pegahmagabow is a Wasauksing First Nation. He joined wars in Ypres and Somme, which both of them are cruel and longlasting. Pegahmagabow did a great job and he successfully survived the wars. He has also been awarded for his impressive actions and snipe skills. His experiences encouraged the first nations to join in the war. They all fought bravely during the war. They also noticed the consequences of the war, which made them tried to avoid it later after the World War. -
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Women on the Home Front (+1)
Women attend many jobs that used to work for men. Some women have the ability to elect. But the majority of them did not have such an opportunity. Women played an important role in the cities after most men have gone to join the war. Their importance began to emerge. -
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The Economy and the Home Front (-1)
The government set many taxes to get money from people. They also have victory bonds, which can also get some more money. Munitions often had big deals with armies. Some busy places also have some respected clashes and accidents, which brought down the economy. There were also a lot of impacts on the social perspective. Citizens advanced their awareness of respected incidents so that they are fully prepared if another big clash happened again. -
Leo Le Boutillier, Thomas-Louis Tremblay and French-Canadian Soldiers (-1)
French-Canadians were not feeling loyalty towards Britain, but with Canada and French. There were 1000 French0Canadians join the war during the first contingent to go to Britain. however, they were often alienated and not promoted within the armed forces, until the 22nd Battalion was formed. The 22nd Battalion also joined in the battle in Somme. They lost many soldiers during the war: only 68 out of 108 survived and came back to the base. -
Jeremiah Jones and other Black Canadian Soldiers (+1)
Black soldiers showed their important status in the army. During the Battle of Vimy Ridge, Jones rescued his unit from an enemy machine gun nest in what was to become a battle that is now known as Canada's greatest success and source of great national pride. Jones contributed a lot. Jones even got a Distinguished Conduct Medal for his important position in the army and great contributions during the war. However, whites still not fully accepted blacks after all. -
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Enemy Aliens and the Home Front (-2)
Many people are being repelled, and they cannot resist it. Those so-called “enemy aliens” were working in the remote place very hard, but with a low income and poor living conditions. This is like racism. The diversity of culture would be deeply damaged, for there were only Canadians and some other ally countries’ people still living in the city. Others who are reserved in the city can be easily arrested and thrown in the jails. -
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Conscription and the Home Front (0)
After hearing that men had to go to the war, many people immediately disagree with it. The social condition was very bad after the impressment of men. They then have a nationwide election and many days of protest. French Canadians especially opposed the law, for they did not want to fight for the British, which is a country that has no connection with them. -
Consequences of the war (-1)
English and French relationships almost destroyed. French-Canadians had been repelled by the English-Canadians dramatically. Many politicians think this is not good for the country.
Jobs were extremely lacking, many soldiers back from the war cannot find any jobs, especially in Winnipeg, thousands of workers protested on the streets. However, their working conditions and wages did not change.
The war also brought strong men away, which left many families no income at all.
