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+2 Social Progress: Recruits Volunteered
When the news of Canada's entry into World War I was released, a massive amount of Canadian men volunteered to serve. These recruiting men were willing to sacrifice their lives for the good of Canada. They kept Canada's alliance strong between Great Britain, as well as, brought peace and safety to their citizens. -
+1 Social Progress: Nurses Overseas
In 1914, women were not allowed to enlist in war, but many women still traveled with the army as nurses. These nurses sacrificed their own lives to give medical care to wounded soldiers. These women shared the same dangers as the soldiers during World War I. If this event did not happen, many members of the armed forces would not have been able to fight. These women inspired nurses all over Canada and allowed women to be viewed as brave an strong. -
-2 Political Decline: Canadians View on "Enemy Aliens"
During World War I, the Canadian government gave the name "Enemy Aliens" to all citizens that were born in enemy countries. Not only did they pin this name on so many people but, they sent them to concentration camps, forcing them to live under dangerous conditions that were life threatening. This is a form of discrimination. These innocent people did nothing wrong and were sent to camps all because of Canada's hatred towards their enemies. -
+2 Social Progress: Canadian Women at Home
As the Canadian men went to serve in World War I, the women at home had to take on a great deal of responsibility. Women were obligated to join the workforce in place of their husbands to support the economy and their families. These women had to work in place of their husbands, they had to complete the male household jobs, complete their own chores and take care of their children. This gave women an acceptance and strength in society for all their hard work during the the time of war. -
+2 Polictical Progress: Nellie McClung, Emily Murphy and Alice Jamieson Stand Up for Women's Rights
During the period of World War I, women did not have equal rights compared to men. Nellie McClung, Emily Murphy and Alice Jamieson fought for women and lead organizations to pressure the government to give women the right to vote. Not only did they succeed in giving women the rights they deserve, but they became major role models in the lives of women today. -
+2 Social Progress: French-Canadians Fight for Their Language
In this time period, English was Canada's only official language even though, there were many French-Canadian citizens. World War I was the time when many Francophones started associations to fight for their culture, which lead to our French education. If this did not take place, Canada would not have two official languages today, English and French. -
+2 Social Progress: Canadian Soldier Jeremiah Jones Creates Black History
Canada's army in the time of World War I was favoured towards white men. Jeremiah Jones was one of the few Canadian soldiers that had coloured skin and served in World War I. Jeremiah's many heroic deeds, such as, saving his unit form an enemy machine gun nest, created black history. He proved that black men can be strong members in the army and should be accepted as equally as white men. -
+1 Economic Progress: The Income War Tax of 1917
During the war, Canada's government did not have enough money to support the army. In order to support the armed forces, the government turned to its citizens for money. They began to charge taxes on all citizens, all items, and all the income of businesses. Given the circumstances, this was done to help our army fight for our country and have everything they need to do so. -
+2 Political Progress: The Birth of Our Nation.
April 9, 1917 is an extremely important date for Canada. This was the date when all provinces and territories came together to form Canada. This was the very first time all regions fought together as one country. This date has been remembered throughout history because all Canadian soldiers came together to fight for our freedom. -
-1 Political Decline: Sir Robert Borden and Conscription
In early 1918, there was a decreasing amount of men recruiting to the army because they no longer found it exciting and honourable. To stay committed to our allies, Sir Robert Borden enforced conscription. He forced all men between ages 20 and 45 to serve in the army, even though 90% called for exemptions. The event of conscription divided Canada and drove anger to many Canadian citizens.
