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World War 1
The first world war; lasted 4 years. WW1 started when Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary was assassinated. Germany declared war on Russia. -
Battle of Vimy Ridge
The four divisions of the Canadian Corps, fought together for the first time. They attacked the ridge from April 9 to 12, 1917 and captured it from the German army. It was the largest territorial advance of any Allied force in the war at the time. -
Treaty of Versailles
A peace treaty that was signed in 1919. This treaty brought World War One to an end. -
The Great Depression
During this time, the unemployment rate was down to 30%, the lowest its ever been before. One in five Canadians depended on the government for basic needs. Historians claim that Herbert Hoover was a “do-nothing” passive president who allowed the Great Depression to happen. -
World War 2
The whole world came to its second world war. They formed two opposing military sides, the axis, and the allies. -
Newfoundland Joins Confederation
Newfoundland did not become part of Canada in 1867; Instead they joined in 1949 because Canada had promised them railways and roads. -
Korean War
Over 25,000 military personnel from Canada served in the Korean War. -
Women's right to vote
In 1925, any woman who owned property was allowed to cast a ballot, but it wasn't until 1951 that all women were able to vote. -
Universal Healthcare
Tommy Douglas believed every province owed their residents a basic level of healthcare. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
Soviet missiles stationed in Cuba posed a threat to Canada and the United States. -
Canadian Flag
Canada gets its own flag. A red and white flag with a maple leaf in the centre; the maple leaf design by George Stanley. -
Constitution is Patriated
Canada "patriated" its Constitution, transferring the country's highest law, the British North America Act, from the authority of the British Parliament to Canada's federal and provincial legislatures. -
Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Pierre Elliot Trudeau created the Charter of Rights and Freedoms granting political and civil rights to all Canadians., -
Meech Lake Accord
Amendments made to the constitution negotiated by Prime Minister Brian Mulroney.
