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Accounts of Citizen War Reactions
The article spoke of how the Canadian people were gathering in the streets and singing as groups the national anthem. The people were showing pride in their nation. +2: The general public showing this much pride in their nation is great news as it shows just how loyal it's citizens are. -
Frank Walker
Frank Walker spoke of his enthusiasm to join the war and fight for his country. He also spoke of how the general public was very interested in their military training, even going to the extent of watching their daily drills. He also spoke of how even though war is a bad thing, it at the very least would help people unite for a proper cause. +1: The public showing interest in military drills and training is a good sign that they are not just ignoring the war, and might even chose to help. -
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
The speech of Sir Wilfrid Laurier was fairly inspiring, not only did it acknowledge the truth of the matter, but is also gave us more reasons to fight. For example, for honor and for their freedom. +1: Better moral for those who heard the speech. -
The Declaration of the War Measures Act
The War Measures Act allows the government to do what is necessary to win the war without having to first go through parliament. +0: Though this act violates the rights of Canadians to an extent, it was very useful and somewhat necessary considering the current circumstances. -
Francis Beynon, Journalist
Francis Beynon writes about how people have been affected by the war, and how they can't go on living the way that they used to after knowing about everything that is happening over the Europe. The war truly is an international calamity. -1: All that people felt as of then was dread and sorrow, significantly lowering the moral. -
Letter to Borden From Arthur Mignault
Arthur's letter detailed how he felt that it was his duty to do everything he could to help his fellow Frenchmen. He had donated $50,000 to help support the military efforts, specifically in forming a Regiment of French infantry, that he even offered to accompany and help in any way that Sir Borden saw fit. +2: Huge monetary gain for Canada, not only increasing the overall wealth of the country, but also increasing the number of troops that they can supply for the war effort. -
Spring of 1915
The 1st Canadian Division had just reached France. They were just then introduced to trench warfare. Though the conditions were very rough. +1: Canada had just officially entered the war effort making it's name better known. -
2nd Battle of Ypres
Stretching from April 22nd - May 25th 1915, the second battle of Ypres was brutal. It marked the German's first use of chemical weapons. Many soldiers died foaming at the mouth and gasping for air. +0: As even though the soldiers were discouraged, they gained valuable information on the weapons of their enemy. -
Battle of Vimy Ridge
The Canadian army attacked with great force, taking over 4000 German prisoners. After this battle, the Canadian army had gained quite the reputation due to their staggering success when compared to the French who lost over 100,000 men while trying to achieve the same goal. +2 (would put +5 is possible): Due to this very impressive victory over the Germans, the Canadian army had gained great renown and were now thought to be an army worth acknowledging. -
The Balfour Report
As a result of British colonies like Canada being seen as lesser in importance being held under Britain's power, a declaration was received that had stated that Canada was officially an independent country. +2: Canada gaining independence is a major win as Canada can now fight it's own wars, and not have to work on the whim of Britain.