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Canadian Confederation
Positive- The Canadian Confederation was an event in which the British colonies of Canada, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick united into the Dominion of Canada on July 1, 1867. This had a positive impact on Canada as it marked the first time Canada was known as a Dominion (a country). Canadian Confederation of Canada -
Canada's Response to the War
Positive- On August 4, 1914, when Britain declared war on Germany. Canada, as a member of the British Empire was automatically at war with anyone opposing the British Colonies. Canada quickly mobilized troops with an army formed by volunteers known as the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF). This had a positive impact as it marked Canada's first military force. [Canada's Response to the War])https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_history_of_Canada_during_World_War_I) -
The Battle of Vimy Ridge
Positive- The Battle of Vimy Ridge was the first mark in Canadian's development of Canada's national identity. The Canadians took control of Vimy Ridge in which the British and French forces failed to capture for more than 2 years. This marked the beginning of Canada establishing an identity. This had a positive impact on Canadian autonomy as the canadian army had established itself as a Canadian army not a British.
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Treaty of Versailles
Positive- The Treaty of Versailles was an iconic event in which the Allied Powers and Germany signed a Peace Treaty to end World War 1, in which Canada's Robert Borden fought to represent 2 seats of Canada's independence in signing the treaty. This marked the first time Canada had 2 seats in the Treaty of Versailles, another step in Canada's independence. Treaty of Versailles -
League of Nations
Positive- Canada was a founding member of the League of Nations, a organization of countries devoted to maintain peacekeeping through international disputes. This had a positive impact on the autonomy of Canada as it marked the first time it had official contact with other foreign governments. League of Nations -
The Roaring Twenties
Positive- The Roaring Twenties were a time in which Canada could afford more luxuries and leisure time as World War 1 just ended. It marked the first time Canadians were using automobiles and telecommunication appliances such as Radio, TV and telephone lines. This had a positive impact on Canada as it decreased the depression of the World War 1. Roaring Twenties -
Chanak Crisis
Positive- The Chanak Crisis was a war between Turkey forces and British Force, in which British Forces asked for for military support. In which King Lyon Mackenzie declined to send military troops to support Britain. This had a positive impact on Canada as it marked the first foreign policy test in Canada's independence not to interfere in a war alongside Britain. Chanak Crisis -
Halibut Treaty
Positive- The Halibut Treaty was a treaty signed by Canada and the United States to regulate fishing in the North Pacific Ocean. This had a positive impact as it marked the first time Canada's independence negotiated and signed the treaty by the Canadian Government. Halibut Treaty -
King-Byng Crisis
In 1926, Mackenzie King challenged Britain over the role of Governor General and Britain's influence on Canada's internal politics. It was claimed that it was undemocratic for the Governor General to ignore the advice given by the Prime Minister of Canada who was elected by the Canadians as this had a positive impact as no Governor General has acted against the wishes of an elected prime minister. King-Byng Crisis -
1926 Imperial Conference/Balfour Report
Positive- The 1926 Imperial Conference was a conference bringing forth all the Prime Ministers of the Dominion of the British Empire it established the principle that all dominions are all equal in status, and "autonomous communities within the British Empire" not subordinate to the United Kingdom. This had a positive impact on Canada as it was another step in the independence of Canada. 1926 Conference -
The Statue of Westminster
Positive- The Statue of Westminster was passed by the British Government in which it formally turned the British Empire into the British Commonwealth. The commonwealth countries were considered free and equal states that shared an allegiance to the British Crown. This is a positive impact on Canada as it was now a country equal to Britain, able to make it's own laws independent of Britain. Statute of Westminster -
Canada and the Second World War
Positive-Unlike the First World War, Canada was not automatically at War because Britain declared War. Canada's independence actually declared War on September 10th, 1939. This is another positive impact as it marked the first time Canada had made it's decision to participate in the Second World War independent of Britain. Canada and the Second World War -
Canada and the United Nations
On October 24, 1945. Canada signed a charter that established the United Nations. It was based on the idea of collective security, just like the League of Nations. Canada has been a strong supporter of the United Nations as it aided refugees in war and worked on development projects for schools, dams and roads in various countries. This is a positive event as it marks Canada being involved in the UNs operations United Nations -
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Positive-The North Atlantic Treaty Organization was a peacetime military alliance. Canada's first peace alliance. This is a positive impact on Canada as it marked Canada's first peace military alliance to bring World Peace. NATO -
Flag of Canada
The Flag of Canada is a national flag that Canada adopted in February 15, 1965. This is a positive event as it marked the first Canadian flag without British influence. Flag of Canada
