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Canada Enters WWI
Canada enters World War I on August 4th, 1914. Since Canada was under British rule back then, our foreign policies were controled by them, thus we had no choice to send troops to fight the war. The cause of war could be blamed on the assassintion of Duke Ferdinand, Imperialism, Nationalism, Militarism, and the alliances such as the Triple Entente (Britian, Russia, France) and the Triple Alliance (Germany, Italy, Astria-Hungary) Canadian identity first happened at the training camp, Valcartier. -
Battle of Vimy Ridge
Fought from April 9-14. One of the greatest moments in Canadian history. Under the command of Julian Byng, this attack was the best planned and best prepared ever to take over the impossible-to-take-over-Vimy Ridge. They used tunnels and gained more artillery and captured more prisoners ever. This was the start of really feeling like Canadians. =D -
Battle of Passchendaele
Fought from July 31- November 6. One of the most bloodiest battles fought ever. Before, battles were fought causing the ground, that were filled with shell holes, to turn into huge quagmires. Although led by a Canadian general, Authur Currie, he could not refuse this order and sent troops to fight. Many drowned, many died, until Canadian troops finally captured Passchendaele. -
End of World War I
Finally, the end of WWI. Canada acheived many accomplishments, such as Vimy Ridge, Passchendaele (albeit a lot of bloodshed), and had Canadian identity from Valcartier, Vimy Ridge, first Canadian general, Arthur Currie, and etc. The war also gave birth to the famous poem, 'Flander's Field'. -
Treaty of Versailles
The signing of the treaty to make Germany weak so it won't stand up and cause another useless war that no one actually won. Prime Minister Robert Borden fought well and got Canada a seat at the treaty, making Canada recognized as a country and not Britian (althought at the time other countries still fought we were British). -
League of Nations
This league was made to ensure another war did not break out. That failed though later on when World War II broke out. However, Canada still maintained a separate seat from Britain, although it sort of contridicted itself when it wanted to remain isolate, but has the burden to fight for another country if another country was attacked by League's rule. -
Chanak Crisis
(Real date unknown, but it happened in September, 1922)
Turkish troops threatened to attack British and French troops near Chanak. Britain had called for reinforcements from Canada, but this time Canada delays troops from the oder of Prime Minister Mackenzie King. It was the first time P.M. King had deliberately tried for independence from Britain. -
Halibut Treaty
This was a treaty to attain mutual agreement between Canadian-American fishing rights in the North Pacific Ocean. This was the first independently signed treaty by Canadian government without any British interference. -
Balfour Report
(Date unknown, year is 1926) This report stated, that all of Britain's countries, Dominion of Canada, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and Irish Free State are "autonomous communities within the British Empire". This meant that Canada was no longer ruled by Britain, and were of equal satus, but they had an allegiance to Britain. Canada was truly Canada when this report came out. -
King-Byng Crisis
This was a "constitutional crisis" between Prime Minister King and Governor-General Byng.This was all politics, but bascially King had asked for parliament to dissolve, but Byng had refused, wanted to let Meighen to create govenment first (and also because of of King's department minister was found to taking bribes and alcohol-smuggling). The public later found the Gov.Gen. as an obstacle because he was British, and they fully supported King and for Canadian autonomy.No G.G. refused ever again. -
Opening of Washinton embassy
(Date unknown, but year is 1927) The was the year that Canada's Washinton embassy opens and the U.S. sending am ambassador. This marked Canada's first international embassy and U.S recognizing that embassy as a non-British thing. -
More embassies
(True date unknown, year is 1928) Canada opened more embassies in France and Japan. -
Statute of Westminister
This Statute of Wesminister clarified that Canada's Parliamnet powers now have fre legal powers. Which made Canada have the same equal status with Britain in politics, however the highest court of appeals are still controled by Britain. -
Start of World War II
Canada waited a week before joining the war, showing that Canada did have power and did not have need to be forced by Britain to join the war. Once again in war, Canada contributes well in the war. -
End of WWII and Enter United Nations
The United Nation's goal was to replace the useless League of Nations and make sure to not create more wars and focus on global problems. Canada is especially good in his organization for working in world progress, acting as the peacekeeper for any disputes and finding solutions for global problems. -
Post World War II
Canada had a middle power status, but we became closer and closer to the US. We had key roles creating NATO, DEW air defence system, and having anti-communists actions like the Korean War. However, as the time passed on, we were culturally turning American such as music, clothes, and economically since manga resource and manufactoring industries were owned by the US. -
Supreme Court of Canada
(Date unknown, year is 1949) The Supreme Court of Canada is formed finally, Canada's judicial law is now not ruled by Britain, but by Canadians now. -
Suez Canal Crisis
French and Britain fought for the Suez in Egypt and could have possible led to another world war. Canada acted as a peacekeeper to destory that possibility and Lester Pearson, our foreign minister at the time, created an international U.N. Mergency Force to keep the peace. By this action, countries then started to realize we were not part of Britain (by joining Britain to take over Suez) and that we did have power to stop war from breaking out. -
Vietnam War
(No definite date when the war started) Although Canada did not actually fight in Vietnam, they had supplied U.S. with information, weapons, and tested chemical weapons for the U.S to use. Though we kind of contradicted ourselves when we said we were against U.S. policy.But because of the war and our awesomeness in helping the U.S we began to have a superior attitude to the U.S. which increased our nationalism. (Hence,people ask us, "where are you from?" we answer with "We are NOT Americans!) -
Northwest Passage
(No definite date)
The United States were persistant to gain this passage and challanged Canada's soverignty. We then passed the Water Pollution Prevention Act to show our claim, but the U.S refused to accept our claim. Still shows how little power Canada had back then. -
Foreign Ownership
(Into the 1970's) Trudeau and Liberals aimed to make the formation of the Canada Development Corp. and Foreign Investment Review Agency to 'buy back' Canada because they had feared we would be taken over by the U.S. -
Our Constitution
(Actual date unknown, year is 1982)
Rewriting our Constitution, adding the Canadian Carter of Rights and Freedom, and getting the Queen to sign it as well, all lead to Canada's sovereignty and complete control over everything. Happy Days =D -
Free Trade
The Conservatives passed a law of free trade so that Canadians' economy is much, much closer to the Amercians. Which ultimately made international people think that North Americans are just 'Amercians', never Canadians and Americans. *see how in the picture we all blend in?
