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World War I Begins
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Britain officially declares war on Germany. Since Canada is a colony of Britain, they are automatically involved in the war. This would later bring both good and bad to Canada--many changes. -
Mae Belle Sampson
+1 - SOCIAL CHANGE
During the First World War, Mae Belle Sampson is the first nurse in the Hamilton area to enlist for service overseas with the Canadian Army Medical Corps. She would later treat 15,000 troops, though there were only 2,000 beds at the Orpington Hospital during the war. Later, in March of 1918, Sampson would volunteer for hospital ship duty and be assigned to the Llandovery Castle, taking the wounded back to Canada. She, with other nurses, impress the public with their hard work. -
The Battle of the Ypres
-1 - POLITICAL & SOCIAL CHANGE
This is Canada's first big battle. Canada is outnumbered, and loses a third of their force to chlorine gas. In 48 hours, 6,035 Canadians are wounded, killed, or captured--more than 2,000 dead. -
The Battle of the Somme
-2 - POLITCAL & SOCIAL CHANGE
One of the largest battles of World War I, the Battle of the Somme is later even considered one of the bloodiest battles in history. On the first day the British will end with more than 57,000 wounded, killed, or captured. Nearly 20,000 British troops are later killed on day one. -
The War Measures Act
0 - POLITICAL & SOCIAL CHANGE
The vote of Canadians born in enemy countries, like Ukrainian, German, Austria, Hungaria and Croatia is taken away. With this Act, police can arrest people merely for being born in enemy countries, no charge, and deport them. 8000 "enemy aliens" are later imprisoned in camps. They would work hard for 25 cents a day, digging ditches, building roads and constructing national parks. This creates division and anger between those of Canada, but no large issues. -
Jeremiah Jones
+1 - SOCIAL CHANGE
Jeremiah Jones is assigned to fight, for the first time, alongside other white and Aboriginal soldiers, along with 15 other black soldiers. Jones would later save his unit from a machine gun nest, contributing to one of Canada's greatest wins of World War I. He also would later rid negative stereotypes of black soldiers, and provide them with a better reputation and sense of worth in a white man's army. -
The Battle of Vimy Ridge
+1 - POLITICAL & SOCIAL CHANGE
Canada attacks effectively during this battle, taking 4,000 German prisoners. Due to their effort and good turnout, Canadas soldiers are known later as brave and impressive. -
The Military Service Act
-1 - POLITICAL CHANGE
Borden makes military service mandatory for men between 20 and 45 years old. This would later create anger towards Canadians. Many would refuse to fight. This results in the dividing of the country and even four days of rioting in Montreal. 250,000-500,000 replacement soldiers are promised to Britain, but in 1917, nobody thinks war is thrilling anymore. The need for soldiers to replace casualties is at a worrying level--even the few eligible men of Canada are overseas. -
The Hundred Days
+2 - POLITICAL CHANGE
Canada plays a big role in defeating the German armies after Prime Minister Borden tries to get his ideas on Britain's efforts more heard. Canadian commanders are stricter with what Canadian soldiers should do next, eventually getting Germany to surrender because of their great efforts. -
The Armistice of Germany
+2 - POLITICAL CHANGE
Germany signs an armistice agreement with their allies because they are getting defeated, ending the warfare. This stops the fighting on the Western Front, eventually ending the entire war.