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Women During WWI
When the war started women began helping out on the front lines proving they were capable of more then men thought they were. -
First Nations in WWI
Many First Nations became respected from their heroic actions diring the war. -
Airforce
In 1916 Billy Bishop led the way for Canada's growing Air force and military. -
Taxes
The War Tax Act of 1917 introduced taxes based off of Canadians yearly income to get the government out of debt. -
Vimy Ridge
Led by a black soldier Canada had one of the biggest victories on this day. Black soldiers were now treated with a little more respect. -
Conscription
In early 1918 the conscription was introduced by Borden forcing over 400,000 men to join the army. -
Debt
Canada's debt rose to $2.5 billion a $2 billion increase over the course of WWI. -
Film
During the roaring 20's film and movies really started to become popular around the world. -
Racism
In the 1920's racism was extremley common. -
Discovery of Insulin
In 1921 Frederick Banting made a revolutionary discover, of insulin. This would change the lives of many people.
