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In 1929, an act passed that allows women to be recognized as "persons." This meant that they not can have a greater sense of self worth socially. This also allows women to now be able to be appointed to the senate.
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Women entered the workforce because the men were away. A woman's job as a caretaker became a lot more important because they were encouraged to take on the roles that were normally a man's job. The woman earned more rights as WW1 progressed. "Many women gained some financial independence and sense of social worth through their WWI labor force participation."
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They had finally broken through the German defense, Canada won, even more, respect in this year
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French-Canadians weren't treated fairly but soon were given an equal/fair chance. “they were often alienated and not promoted within the armed forces. After the French-Canadian Regiment, the 22nd Battalion was formed, many French-Canadian soldiers could finally be promoted to higher ranks. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/22nd_Battalion_(French_Canadian),_CEF +1
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French-Canadians weren't treated fairly but soon were given an equal/fair chance. “they were often alienated and not promoted within the armed forces. After the French-Canadian Regiment, the 22nd Battalion was formed, many French-Canadian soldiers could finally be promoted to higher ranks.
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Prime Minister Borden was pushing for conscription. The majority of the French-Canadians were against conscription, while the majority of the English-Canadians were for it. Because of his votes from women, Borden won the election, and passed the act for conscription.
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There were 3598 Canadian casualties.At the end of the battle, Canada and their allies won and took control of Vimy Ridge.Since Canada won the battle and took over Vimy Ridge, it played a huge part in Canada winning the war.Vimy Ridge was a huge turning point for Canada. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Vimy_Ridge
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It was a horrible experience for the people who survived, because there were Approximately 2000 people died and 9000 people were injured.
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Women were not allowed to enlist as soldiers, sailors, or pilots in World War I. Their role in the military was quite limited. Still, about 1000 women signed on to drive an ambulance and took on other jobs on the red cross with huge risks.Katherine MacDonald lost her life at the age of 25,after an enemy air attack on the 1st Canadian general hospital on May 19th, 1918 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katherine_MacDonald
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The Famous five was a group of women who fought for the rights of women all over. The group of women were petitioners in a ground-breaking case for woman's right.
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