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Immigration Restriction
Canada restricted the immigration of other countries too (other then Chinese). They allowed anyone from Asian countries in on temporary basis (students and diplomats). -
Residential Schools
Aboriginal students have to attend residential schools where they learn the morals and values of Caucasian, Christians Canadians. Student were not learning but instead were taught practical skills they were required to maintain the school and its properties. -
On-to-Ottawa Trek
About 1000 protesters climbed on top of a train headed to Ottawa so that they could speak to the Prime Minister Richard B. Bennett about the conditions of the relief camps. -
On-to-Ottawa Trek
About a thousand protesters boarded on trains so they could travel to Ottawa. They were looking forward to speaking to Prime Minister Richard B. Bennett about the conditions of relief camps. -
The Regina Riot
Protesters were stopped at Regina, Saskatchewan (travelling to Ottawa) by police so that they could arrest the protesters but instead a riot broke out. A few protesters were arrested and even some were injured. -
Spanish Civil War
About 1600 Canadians volunteered to fight with the Spanish even though they knew that it was illegal to. -
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Women at War
Women were able to contribute in war at home front and in the battles. This impacted on how women were treated after war. -
Start of World War II
Britain declared war on Germany. Canada contributed to the war and helped the British. Aboriginal soldiers were not forced to go to war so they had a choice. -
Japanese Canadians
Japanese Canadians were forced into internment camps because the government thought they were enemy aliens and would interact with the country's opponent. -
Battles of WWII
Ortona was the first battle that Canadians were close to the front lines. D-day was the largest land, air and sea battle in history; the operation was considered significant and an important success. -
End of WWII
Germany surrendered after Adolf Hitler died on April 30, 1945. -
The Regina Riot
Protesters that boarded on trains to Ottawa made a stop at Regina, Saskatchewan
