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Canada ended up losing the battle and lost many lives. First introduction of poison gas was also shown by the Germans. This is decline for Canada because approximately 6500 were wounded and over 2000 died. Not only this but the Germans introduced a new set of weapons called poison gas which gave them an advantage in the war. -
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First glance of gender equality and realization that women are just as important as men. This is progress for Canada because it was the first time women had a say in politics. Women were acknowledged as equals and they fought for equality in jobs as well. -
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This battle was a disaster for the Canadian army because many of their troops were from Newfoundland and Labrador and most of them were killed in battle. The regiment did not advance more than 11 km because the British troops failed to take out the German soldiers in the trenches and in the barbed wire of No Man's Land. As a result, the casualties were significant and it weakened the Canadian and British forces. It is considered the most disastrous battle that Canada took part in. -
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Canadians won the battle of Vimy Ridge. This battle also showed all the other countries that Canada was a force to be reckoned with. This was progress for Canada because they got to show the world that they were a military power and that they did not need Britain to protect them. The Canadian forces banded together and they overcame German attacks to win the battle. This helped lead to Canada to its independence in later years. -
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Conscription had mixed effects on Canada. It divided the country because English Canadians approved of it but French Canadians didn't. Borden's decision affected Canada for many years because the tensions between English speaking Canadians and French speaking Canadians is still problematic to this day. Conscription had a huge part in this division. However, the conscription bill also allowed Canada to get more military men and after so many died, the conscripts helped win the war. -
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This act allowed women who were relatives of soldiers serving the war to vote in the election. It was the first time that women had this right and it became a springboard for the right to vote act that was brought on later. The act also helped Borden win the election because many people believed in women's rights and they viewed Borden as a supporter of these rights. -
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One of the most dangerous viruses in the world killing off millions of people worldwide. This was decline for Canada because the virus killed 50 thousand Canadians and infected many more. The Canadian economy suffered greatly because people couldn't work. Hospitals were overwhelmed and many businesses had shutdown and the freedoms of Canadian people were limited because they had to quarantine and could not go about their daily lives. -
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The end of one of the most devastating wars known to man. This is progress for Canada because no more blood would be shed and they were also recognized around the world for their military force. The accomplishments that they had during the war would help them gain independence from Britain and they were now considered no longer Britain's child but their equal. -
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Frederick Banting was a scientist and the co-creator of insulin, a treatment designed to fight off diabetes. This is progress for Canada because many Canadian lives were saved because of insulin. He also put Canada on the map in terms of science and countries around the world now recognized that Canada was a force in the science field. -
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Constitutional case in the courts that found women were eligible to be part of the Senate in Canada and this started to change the participation of women in politics. It was started by 5 women walking to Ottawa in protest that women were not considered people. This was progress for Canada because women gained a more dominant role in the country and it signaled the beginning of women being recognized as equals within society and earning more money in jobs.
