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Commencement of Trench Warfare (0)(P) ***
Trench Warfare began in 1914. Soldiers dug trenches in order to protect themselves. Many soldiers died and suffered injuries throughout these wars. The trenches brought forward many technological advancements such as the gas mask and hand grenade. As well, in the final months of WW1, Canada developed its air force which helped locate German trenches and their supply lines. -
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Canada at War(0)(P,D) !!!
World War 1 finally ended on November 11,1918 when the Germans surrender. The end of the war meant for a period of peace and prosperity, however the Canadian losses were great. There were over 650,000 Canadian soldiers in the war. Over 60,000 soldiers died, and 173,000 wounded. -
War Measures Act(-1)(D) !!!
Minister Borden introduced the War Measures Act in 1914. The government limited freedom of Canadians by considering anyone who were “enemy aliens”, were imprisoned or deported. More than 8500 immigrants from enemy countries were held in isolation at internment camps and treated harshly. -
Vimy Ridge(0)(P) ***
Vimy ridge gave clear view of countryside, supply routes and enemy positions. Canadian troops took over the ridge in 1917 from the French and British. Although it may seem as progress, which it was, it also resulted in a large number of human loss and that is why I rated it "0". -
The Commencement of Conscription (-1)(D) !!!
Conscription was a decline for Canadians, forcing men between 20-45 to go to war, with the exception of stated exemption. This act, also called the Military Services Act, took away the rights of Canadians. The French Canadians were against the law the most, which sparked up conflict between English and French Canadian ties. -
Wartime Elections Act(+1)(P) ***!!!
Women gained right to vote due to there contributions to war. In 1917, Military Voters Act allowed women involved in war to vote. In 1918, Federal Women’s Franchise Act allowed all women to vote. Manitoba was first to grant women’s right to vote in 1917 and Quebec was last in 1940. It was rated a positive one, only because when were first given the right to vote, it was limited only to women who had brothers, husbands or father that were involved in the military war effort. -
Income Tax Act(-1)(D) !!!$$$
Canada’s debt in 1914 was 544,000,000 dollars and rose to almost 2,500,000,000 dollars in 1919. In order to pay off debt, Canada had to pay 164 million dollars per year. The debt Canada collected during the war is the cause of today’s Income Tax. It was only meant to be a temporary measure but it continues to exist today. -
Halifax Harbor Explosion (-2)(D) $$$***
On December 6, 1917, a French cargo ship laden with high explosives collided with a Norwegian vessel causing a massive explosion. There were over 2,000 deaths and another 9,000 people injured in Halifax and Dartmouth. A large amount of fire, debris, collapsed buildings. The explosion was the worlds biggest at the time. -
Human Cost(-2)(D) ***
More than 60 000 Canadians died and thousands wounded. Many families were left without loved ones. Many soldiers in war fought in trenches filled with bombardment and sniper fire from enemies. -
Canada's seat at Peace Conference(+2)(P) !!!
Canada was given a seat at the Peace Conference because Canada had fought longer and supplied more troops than other countries. At the Peace Conference, for the first time, Canada was considered as an independent nation.