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(-2) The Stock Market Crash of New York
This was the stock market crash that effected the global economy. It also marked the beggining of the Great Depression. The stock market crash had massive cosequences to people who weren't wealthy. There weren't enough jobs for people to work and the economy was going down every day. People couldn't buy food and clothes because they didn't have money. -
(+1) Canada signs the Statue of Westminister
The Statue of Westminister was a British law used to clarify the powers of Canada's Parliament. This law granted Canada full legal freedom. It was a good thing for the country because it granted Canada freedom. Now Canada was able to act without the permission of Britain. Italso led to Canada's first war as a country. -
(-2) Great Depression hits its lowest point
At this time the Great Depression hit its lowest point. This is the time when most of the people loose their jobs and ask for help from the government. There were no jobs and people had to ask for help from whoever was able to help them. One fifth of the population was depending on the government aid. This was one of the most difficult situation people have experienced. -
(+2) The CBC
In 1933, the government created the CBC. It was created to compete with the American dominance of the airwaves. It helped Canada grow as a country and develope its identity. It established a sense of unity across Canada. It was overall a positive factor in Canada's history. -
(+1) NFB (National Film Board)
Its goal was to promote the production and distribution of films in the nation. It also wanted to expose Canada to other countries. It gained world-wide recognition for its film work and its contribution to Canadian culture. NFC was very effective on growing Canada as a country. It made Canada a famous country for its film making. -
(+1) The Manhattan Project
It was a top-secret project that the Allied scientists were a part of to develope the worlds first atomic bomb. It was significant for Canadian identity because a number of Canadian scientists worked on the project and helped contribute to making the first atomic bomb. Canada supplied uranium for the project. Canada was apart of this extraordinary achievement in human history and gained recognition for it. It really helped Canada make a name for itself. -
(-1) Refugee Policies
Canada's policy toward Jewish Refujees faced a serious test. They turned to Canada hoping to find a safe haven. Canada refused to allow the passengers on the St.Louis to enter the country. It showed Canada of as an unfriendly country. It wasn't a good event for Canada. -
(+1) Canada participates in the European Theatre of War
Canada participated in a huge area of heavy fighting across Europe. Canada fought on it as a part of the Allied forces. It was the war of the Allied powers against the Axis Powers. This war was fought in war and air. There were a lot of great fights throughout these times. -
Canada declares war on Germany
Canada declares war on Germany as its own country. This was a neutral event for Canada. It was a good thing for Canada because it was its first war as a country. And it was a bad thing because there were a lot of casualities on the war. Canada's main objective was to prove other countries that they were strong too. -
(+1) The Battle of Britain
The Allied fought Germany. It was a battle fought in air. Canada contributed by sending troops on the battlefield. Canada played a major role in this battle. Canada really made a name for its self. -
(-1) Canada and the Holocaust
The Holocaust was a brutal murder of more than 6 million Jews by Nazi regime. Every Jew would be transported to concentration camps and then exterminated. It was significant for Canada because after the war there were fourty thousand Jewish survivors living in Canada. If it wasn't for the Holocaust we wouldn't have such a big Jew population. We now have the fourth biggest Jewish population in the world. -
Dieppe Raid
It was considered to be one of Canada's biggest wars. It had a lot of casualties. People remember this war as a war in which great courage was shown. Canada lost this war, but it helped on the country's growth. Canada fought with the Allies against the German fortress. It was the beggining of a new country. -
(-1) Canada invades Sicily
It was the first large-scale land operation in which the Canadian Army participated. There were a lot of Canadian casualties in this war. It was a battle between the Allies, Germany and Italy. Canada played a vital role in this war. It helped Britain with more troops. -
(+2) D-Day Occurs
Allied forces invaded northern France. It was a war of Allied forces against Germany. Canada's role was to take one of the five designated beaches where Allied forces were to land. Canada's role was a boost to the country as Canada was taking bigger roles after every war. It helped Canada grow as a country. -
WWII comes to an end
WWII comes to an end. This war was the first one in which Canada fought as its own country. It helped Canada grow as a country. It was significant in making the country a better place. The government acted as a neutral factor by throughout the war by making profit from the war.
