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Canada and Newfoundland enters the War AUGUST 04, 1914
After Germany fails to withdraw their army from Belgium, the British declare war on the Central Powers. Meaning the British Empire including Canada and Newfoundland are now at war with the Central Powers as well. Also now the war propaganda starts to appear and young men are encouraged to go fight. Point: -1
The fighting had caused massive debt and with the upcoming Great Depression, the war was massively negative for every party involved. -
First Internment Camp for Enemy Aliens
The First Canadian Internment Camp was put in place, this is the process of putting innocent civilians in basically prison due to their heritage leading to enemy countries. Thousands of these people had lost their jobs and some were not even allowed to enlist only due to their heritage. -
First Internment Camp for Enemy Aliens Part 2
Point: -2
Nothing good comes from slaving our own people and the people who built the foundation of this country and who are immigrants to this land. Many Ukrainian, German, Turkish, Austro-Hungarian and Bulgarian origin lost their jobs and even their freedom to a large extent. -
McClung's Petition
Author and activist Nellie McClung presents Alberta legislation with a petition to help give women the ability to vote. The right was given two months later. Point: +2
Women getting the right to vote is amazing and still an issue some places suffer from. Everyone's vote should count if we want to live in a democracy and women being able to exert that right is a huge feat. -
Battle of Ypres APRIL 22, 1915
This battle is the first time Germans use chlorine gas against the Canadians lines. Anyone who would breath the gas would suffer a painful burn in their lungs along with severe coughing. Many of the people who took a breath of the gas would choke to death, due to the liquid building up in their lungs. -
Battle of Ypres APRIL 22, 1915 Part 2
Points: 0
The Battle of Ypres was a bloody battle with about 6,500 Canadian soldiers dying. This battle was a victory in the end but not without many casualties. 0 is a valid point as it shows the impact of winning the battle, but also at the cost of many men -
In Flanders Fields MAY 03, 1915
John McCrae from Guelph, ON wrote in Flanders Fields during the battle of Ypres in the matter of 20 minutes. Points: +1 This poem is a significant part of the Canadian History, A symbol of Canadian Heritage, also a message of hardship and loss. -
Income Tax Introduced JANUARY 01, 1917
Income Tax Introduced JANUARY 01, 1917
The Government of Canada had implemented Income Tax for citizens to help war funds. This act was supposed to last only for the war, but lasted after the war. Points: 0 Income tax is a good thing but has some negatives as well. People who make a lot of money are taxed hardly but this does help the government significantly with funding. Things like healthcare and public transportation are either free or extremely cheap. -
Battle of Vimy Ridge APRIL 09, 1917
On Easter Monday, Canadian and British Divisions attacked Vimy Ridge. With 3578 killed and 7000 wounded, the casualty rate was not good. It was a controversial win but one that roared Canadians back home and on the field. Canadian Nationality was at a peak and the battle that put Canada on the map. -
Battle of Vimy Ridge APRIL 09, 1917 Part 2
Point: +2 The morale caused by this battle was impactful in the
most. People celebrated this battle and peaked nationality awareness. The +2 is here spiteful of the many deaths and injuries after the battle. Along with their successful tactic of the Creeping Barrage, everyone knew the plan asides from the traditionally leader telling squad what to do -
First Elected Women JUNE 07, 1917
Louise McKinney and Roberta MacAdams were the first women in Canada elected to a provincial legislature, in Alberta. (First World War Timeline, The Canadian Encyclopedia ,
Points: +1 First Woman elected is extremely important to Canadian History. McKinney won before all provinces even allowed women to vote. -
Halifax Explosion DECEMBER 06, 1917 Part 2
Point: -2 The impact of this bomb was unheard of before this point, people were devastated for months and fear started to panic both the city and country over attacks on Canada. Fake news spread fast and rumors were quick behind it. Along with people and children dying, it was not a good time in Canadian History. -
Halifax Explosion DECEMBER 06, 1917
The Halifax Explosion was an extremely large explosion at the bay of Halifax. It started with a collision between two ships, one French ship carrying explosives and one ship for food. Due to unfortunate events the two boats crashed and lit the TNT inside, causing the largest explosion before the nuclear bomb. It killed 1,800 and injured 9,000 people. -
Treaty of Versailles Signed JUNE 28, 1919
The Treaty of Versailles was signed. It was an agreement to stop the war and put heavy tariffs on Germany and break up Austria-Hungary. The treaty took effect on Jan 10th 1920, putting an end to the first Great War. Point:+1 The Treaty of Versailles put a stop to the war. But can also be said to start the second World War. Germany was placed into a corner and people like Hitler grew to power saying he would get vengeance for the Treaty and humility German was put in.
