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Sir Wilfred Laurier
Fourth longest serving Prime Minister of Canada. very influencial and a great comprimiser. Often considered the greatest Prime Minister Canada ever had. he died at age 77 of a stroke -
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Arthur Currie
Arthur was a general in WWI. he was an amazing planner and led Canadians to many large victories. he died at age 58. -
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Billy Bishop
Billy bishop was the top Canadian air ace. Officially awarded for 72 victories. -
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Battle of Vimy Ridge
After months of planning the canadian forces attacked the german held area called vimy ridge. It took the Canadians only three days to capture the ridge. this proved to everyone the canadians were a force to be reckoned with. -
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Battle Of Passchendaele
At the end of July 20 000 Canadians began fighting the battle of Passchendaele. After months of brutal battle and heavy losses Canadians overcame our foe. -
Halifax Explosion
On this date two ships crashed into eachother, one being filled with explosives, created the largest man made explosion up to that point. -
Womens Right to Vote
On this date women over the age of 21 became eligable to vote in federal elections across Canada, with the exception of women in Quebec and native women. -
Treaty Of Versailles
Allied Nations got together in France to discuss the treaty. Canada got a representative in the treaty. The treaty was aimed at Germany. -
Stock Market Crash
In late October of 1929 the stock market crashed. This created years of bad economy where there was almost no money and very few jobs. It was known as the "Dirty 30s" -
Dieppe Raid
British and allied forces invaded the northern coast of France. Unfortunately the Germans learned of their plans of attack and were there waiting for them. Almost 60% of British and allied soldiers were killed, captured or wounded in the raid.
