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Canada became an integral part of the British Empire which fostered national pride but not without raising questions of inequality.
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The war provided countless jobs - particularly for women , which helped the economy and more importantly changed the normative behaviours surrounding gender.
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Women who served in close proximity to the frontlines demonstrated great courage and leadership and were able to change the public perception of the capacity of women.
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The conscription of military services split English-speaking and French-speaking Canadians leading to protests and divisions that lasted beyond the war.
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One of the largest explosions ever created by humans; almost 2000 killed, and the city was destroyed.
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Considered a tipping point for the identity of Canada, the four divisions participated together and won.
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Extended the right to vote to military members and their female relatives, however, removed voting rights for enemy aliens.
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Major step in equality: women could now vote federally, moving toward a more democratic society.
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Killed more Canadians than the war itself. It fractured coping systems and devastated families.
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Veterans received some land and some assistance, which helped with reintegration for veterans, yet often unequally.