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Britan Wars on Germany
Declared in Britan Parliment
When Britain declares war on Germany, this automatically meant Britains overseas colonies as well. Canada was then dragged into the war. Canadas participation in this was showed the rest of the world that Canada was more than just a colonie of Britian. This would also lead to Canada future independance from Britian -
The War at Sea
Where-The Seas and bodies of water surrounding Europe
How its Fouht-Submarines,U -Boats
Canadias contribution to the war wasnt through fighting. Candas naval forces acted as escorts for cargo ships and such for their allies in the war. They contributed to getting supplies to the troops, so they could fight harder for there country as well. -
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World War 1
War between the Triple Alliance (Germany and Austria-Hungary,Italy) and the Allies (Britain, France, Russia, USA, Canada, and Belgium). -
First Battle of Ypres
Where-Ypres,Belgium
How it was Fought-Trench Warfare,Introduction of Chlorine Gas
This battle is important to Canada as it is was first battle that Canadian soldiers fought togetyher as ones. United under the flag of Britain, yet still strong willed as a Candian force, they fought . This established canadas oppurtunity as a fighting. force. They held their own against a new weapon at that time, Chlorine gas.It was also in the trenches of this battle that John Mcrain wrote In Flanders Fields. -
Conscription
Where-Britain
How its Fought-Verbally,Political means
This is important because since the French troops revolted in the trenches and Russia quit the war, Britan was at a huge disadvantage in the war. Canadians and French Canadians alike were conscripted, meaning they were being forced into the war. Many people were upset and agry, and i think this was a changin point in canadas history as well. Canadians were persistant. And winngin this was would lead to Canadas independance as well. -
Battle of Somme
Where-Somme,France
How its Fought-Trench Warefare,Introduction of Tanks
This is an important battle because it showed the allied troops the endurance of the canadian soldiers as they fought the battle. They hopped into the middle of the battle, which created confusion amon the cnadian ranks. Thus, many lost their lives quickly. This was another one of those big battles in which canada made a a large contribution too. Canadian generals showed intelligence for chanign tactics while losing the war. -
Battle of Vimy Ridge
Where-Vimy Ridge-France
How its Fought-Trench Warefare
The battle of Vimy Ridge will forever hold an important place in the history of Canada and in the hearts and minds of Canadians. Canada, as a young, independent nation fought and triumphed over adversity. The different canadian regiments gathered together ad fought as one nation at this battle, and won. Though there were many scarifices, every canadian fought with honour. Even the French government gave that land to Candians. -
Halifax Explosion
Where-Halifax
How-French ship carryign explosives hit by another ship
Throughout the war, Halifax was a significant base for settling and refueling warships. A French vessel persisting 2500 tons of explosives was coincidentally hit by an alternate boat. This created a blast so capable that it wrecked Halifax's harbor and leveled part of the city. Seeing this blast made individuals acknowledge what was happening over in Europe, it sort of brought a portion of the war back into Canada. -
Candian women Vote
Where-Canada
This is an important event in canadian history that will set the path for the future. Women who had relatives(ex husbands,brothers,fathers,etc) that were in the war were allowed to vote. However, this was only in some provinces.Manitoba was the first toimplement this,Ontario and British Columbia following short after.The fact that women got the right to vote would set the stage for the political battles of the futre and women eventuallly voting. -
Roy Brown vs Red Baron
Where-In the skies of eastern france
How its Fought-Air Battle
Roy Brows shooting down of the Red Baron was important to Canada because it showed others what canadains can do. The Red Baron was a terrifyign german flyign ace that terrorized the skiesof world war 1. Brows shooting down of the red baron showed other piolts that Canadians are fearsome as well. And he shot down the Baron in order to save a comrade, which showed heroism as well. -
The Last Hundred Days
Where-France
How its Fought- All war methods
This is an important period for Canadian because during this time, the Allied forces advance steadily on the Western Front. This period has come to be known as "The Last Hundred Days,” in which Canadian troops played an important role. Canada played an important role in this. They actted as suppliers for troops, as well as excellent soldiers. They acted as suppliers and fighters, but many lost there lives in the process.This is why it is significant. -
Treaty of Versailles
Where-Palace of Versailles,France
A settlement between Germany and the Allies, that Germany needed to sign or the Allies might proceed with their ambush. Borden was one of the pioneers who got to sign the arrangement. It gave Canada an enhancment to its national status. The world was beginning to see Canada as not a Britsh province, however as a singular nation with a recognized character.
