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Britain officially declared war on Germany, and since Canada was a colony of Britain, Canada was included in this great war. Throughout the war, Canada had gained respect from many other countries, but Canada had also lost many soldiers in this war. More Canadians died in this war than any other war Canada has been in, killing around 60,000 men and injuring 172,000 more. -
The First World War created opportunities for Canadian photographers and painters to hone their skills and get their names recognized. These artists used new mediums to produce heroic stories and images. This progress was mainly for war artists, but for Canada, this was not a major advantage. -
During the battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917, Jeremiah Jones saved his whole unit from a machine gun nest. Jones had contributed to one of Canada's biggest victories in WWI. He also proved to white men that black soldiers were just as useful. Black men were beginning to join the armed forces, filling in roles that white people normally had, but the white Canadians were reluctant to take them in because of their appearance. -
Mae Belle Sampson and Katherine MacDonald were two of the 1,000 women who went as nurses overseas to heal the wounded. They showed how strong they were and risked their lives to fight for the country. Sampson and MacDonald showed men that women can be as strong and that they shouldn't be looked down upon. This courageous action was one of the reasons why the Wartime Elections act was established, this action was a big step toward women's rights. -
Billy Bishop really helped advance Canada's reputation as an air force. The dangers that come with flying at the time also came with advancements in technology. With the ability to fly, the potential is endless. -
In the 1920s, First Nations people were not happy with how they were being treated and they did not feel that it was fair. They started to push for their rights. These protests made the government react and become more strict on treatment. They enforced an act that made it compulsory for all status First Nations children to attend residential schools. -
In 1922, Dr. Frederick Banting had discovered insulin, a cure for diabetes. Dr. Banting's discovery was a milestone in Canada's medical history, as it helped save many lives around the world. If he hadn't made this discovery, many people could be still dying from diabetes. -
The Halibut Treaty was a treaty signed between Canada and the United States. This treaty outlined the agreement on fishing rights in the pacific ocean. The signing of this treaty was a big step for Canada as it was the first treaty that Canada signed independently of Britain. -
Canada began the 1920s with a depressing economy due to WW1. by the middle of the decade, the country began to thrive once again due to wheat, natural resources, and manufacturing industries. -
In 1928, three pediatricians from Toronto's Hospital for sick children invented pablum which is a baby food supplement. Pablum was invented to help provided babies with the essential nutrients and vitamins that they need. This helped to prevent some childhood diseases.