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Declaration of war (+2)
Canada honourably declares war on Germany as they follow Britain into the war.
Type of change: Political -
Billy Bishop (+2)
Billy Bishop had helped advance Canada’s reputation as an air force during the war. He could do what only few people could, and it helped develop our Canadian air force.
Type of change: Social and Economic -
Mae Belle Sampson, Katherine MacDonald and Nurses Overseas (+2)
The nurses had risked their lives in harsh conditions just as the men did during the war, proving they too are strong, and are not fragile people.
Type of change: Social -
Taxes (-2)
The war left Canada in debt, and the government had to start taxing civilians in order to provide for the military.
Type of change: Economic -
Women (+2)
This time had allowed women to join the workforce and prove they are just as tough as men. Although they still had years of fighting for equality to come, it began the journey to equality.
Type of Change: Political and Social -
War Artists (+1)
War artists helped recreate and document historical events for future generations to see what had happened during the war.
Type of change: Social -
Jeremiah Jones and Black Canadian Soldiers (+1)
Jeremiah Jones had shown bravery as he rescued his unit, earning a medal. Even though the black Canadian soldiers were very useful during the war, they still faced discrimination.
Type of change: Social -
Conscription (-2)
Prime Minister Borden believed the people wanted conscription, but in turn, 90% of men applied for exemption.
Type of change: Political -
Discrimination of "Enemy Aliens" (-2)
People of Austro-Hungarian or German backgrounds were discriminated against, and treated unjustly.
Type of change: Social -
Prohibition (-1)
The government had prohibited alcohol during the war, causing many people to start selling and making it illegally. This was an opportunity for Canadians to make some extra money from Americans.
Type of change: Economic and Political
