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Important events of WW1
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The start of the war
What first started the war was the assasination of Archducke Franz Ferdinand by the Black hand organization. This was an attempt in order to return Bosnia back to Serbia's control -
The battle of Vimy Ridge
The first time Cnanda fought under their own control as a country, creating a historic turning point for Canada's independence in the war. -
Conscription
Introduced by Robert Borden it wa sthe act of forced military service. This cause the country to divide; the french and the english. It crrated divisions and tension amoung the nation -
The Halifax Explosion
The Halifax explosion was the first time Canadians truly realized that war could be moving in to their teritory and that they were unprepared and without protection. -
Canada's 100 days
Canada's 100 days was many small battles in which Canada was succsessful in conquering 130km of German territory. The last 100 days were important to the outcome of the war because it made Canada's rights and independence grow worldwide. -
Armistice
At this point the last 100 days as well as WW1 ended, the armistance became offical november 11th at 11am. -
Paris Peace Conference
The Paris Peace conference was the first time Canada was viewed as an idependent country away from Britian. This was the start of Canada's growing independece.
