Was this time period (1914-1929) a period of progress or decline for Canadians and Canada as a nation?
By Simoni P
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Was this time period (1914-1929) a period of progress or decline for Canadians and Canada as a nation?
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Canada at war
Canada opposed the Germans in reaction to the invasion of Belgium because they were British allies. At the end of the war, there were around 619,000 Canadians who had enlisted inside the Canadian International Organization to participate in action overseas. This made a substantial contribution considering that there were around 8 million people living in 1914. Around 7% of all Canadians participated in the army.
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Invention of the gas mask
After learning about the circumstances at Ypres, Cluny Macpherson immediately constructed the first protective mask and provided them to Canadians and other allies. They offered some defendable protection against hydrogen chloride, but they were exceedingly crude and had an offensive odour that rivalled that of the chemical itself.
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The battle of the Vimy Ridge
In this battle, the Canadians were a strong fighting force. They caught thousands of Germans despite the terrible circumstances at the time. The Double Entente made this victory crucial. Canadian soldiers were seen as gallant and powerful. The threefold endurance served as another evidence of the warriors' impressiveness. 10,000 Canadian soldiers perished in the fight.
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The last hundred days
Canadians invested heavily and contributed significantly to the First World War. They had battled ceaselessly for 100 days, and at the end of the conflict known as "Canada's Hundred Days," our countless victories on the battlefield were celebrated with a three-game winning streak.
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Winnipeg general strike
In Winnipeg 1919, the biggest strike in Canadian history took place. While industries were thriving for the CEOs following the first WWI, many Canadian employees faced financial hardships. There were many unemployed individuals and limited employment for service members of the armed forces. Food and accommodation were becoming more and more costly. Thirty thousand individuals went on strike. When riots started, some people were killed.
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Dominion Elections Act
Many individuals who had been denied the right to vote during the first World War had their rights restored by the Provincial Voting Acts, including citizens of countries that Canada had fought for. Nevertheless. Women having Aboriginal and Asian origin as well as those of Chinese descent in Canada were included in this. The 1917 election witnessed the highest percentage of female voters compared to previous elections, and the Progressive Party comfortably won the majority.
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Agnes Macphail’s election
Agnes Macphail, one of the very few women elected to the Ontario Provincial Legislative. In her day, Agnes Macphail, who was considered a womanist, supported issues including benefits for the aged, disarmament, and justice reform. she passed Ontario's first law ensuring equal pay for workers of both sexes.
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The Chanak Affair
After the fight, Britain opted to stick with the Turks, but the Turks nevertheless invaded. They asked Canadians to send men to help him. However, Party Leader Sir William Mackenzie declined the invitation to Canada. His lack of emotion suggested that he wanted Canada to exercise more control over its international ties. The Chanak crisis did not mark the beginning of an era but marked a growing freedom and security on the global stage.
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The balfour Report
During the British era, the Balfours report considered Canada and other British colonies to be of considerable significance. The Party Leader was informed that Canada is now completely separate and would be treated similarly with England. Thanks to this event, Canada is now a separate nation with independent decision-making capabilities. if Canada were still governed by Britain. Many immigrants were prevented from immigrating and Canada would compelle to join Britain's wars.
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The Persons Case
The Notorious 5, a group of women, Irene Parlby, Henrietta Muir, Emily Murphy, Ellie McClung and Nellie McClung have supported this formal pronouncement. They were attempting to defend privileges that were once restricted to males . Back then, women were not viewed as individuals with human rights. Despite facing prejudice all around Canada, these women were able to secure their legal rights, creating an egalitarian society.
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