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+2 Women's Involvement in Workforce
After men went to work, women became heavily invested in the workforce. They took on new roles in factories and agriculture, further contributing to advancements in gender equality. Additionally, women worked as nurses and ambulance drivers. Canada was becoming a more equal place. -
0 Income Tax
While industries were more active than ever, Canada found itself in an enormous amount of debt. So, the government turned to the people to finance the war. The government implemented income tax and placed pressure on businesses to bear the burden. However, this marked neither a period of exceptional progress nor decline. -
+1 Canada fights at Vimy Ridge
The Battle of Vimy Ridge became one of Canada's greatest successes and a source of national pride. It provided black Canadians like Jeremiah Jones with an opportunity to prove their worth. Canada's reputation as an army began to grow rapidly. With one step closer to victory, the world became a safer place, and Canada's military grew more confident every day. This was evident progress towards a happier and safer Canada. -
-2 Internment of German/Ukrainian Canadians
In 1917, the government implemented the War Measures Act, which limited the freedom of Canadians who were from Ukraine, Germany, Austria/Hungary, and Croatia. They began to arrest and imprison people. The government even deported some people without trial. The authorities labelled them as "enemy aliens" and compelled them to work in internment camps, performing manual labour. This marks a dark time of decline for Canada. The people were treated with evidence of prejudice and inequality. -
-1 Conscription
English Canadians pushed for conscription (mandatory enrollment) which created a divide between English and French Canadians. French Canadians were deeply against conscription and believed that the war was not theirs to fight. This conflict demonstrates a decline in Canada, as the assimilation of French Canadians was a major point of conflict and contention. Society did not treat French Canadians as equals, and it was neither free nor just for them.