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Trench warfare protected troops making it very hard to get shot and killed. Trench warfare was a new technology that shielded one enemy from the other. Trench warfare was very effective for Canada and helped to fight in the war. Trench warfare is a great advancement and therefore is (+2) Political change -
Billy Bishop and other pilots helped to advance Canada's reputation as a reputable air force. Canada did not have its own air force until the final months of the war. The air war was brutal as pilots tried mainly to kill enemy pilots quickly. Billy Bishop attacked a German aerodrome, shooting down three German planes. This was a time of progress for the Canadian air force to show themselves despite the fact that many pilots died (+1) Social change -
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Canada entered WW1 because Britain had had control over Canada, and Canada thought it was right to fight with and for Britain. Britain had gone into war so Canada felt that it was their duty to go and help. Britain declared a war on Germany. At this point war was neither good nor bad, some people knew that there were consequences for war but others wanted to represent their country. Political change (0) -
Though First Nations were accepted into war they were not treated properly. Francis was one of 4000 Aboriginals who participated in the war. At Ypres, the Germans introduced poison gas, Francis survived. When the first nations were in uniform they were treated fine, until they went back to live. First Nations like Francis who were snipers were tough fighters killing many in the war. The First Nations were not treated fairly, therefore I give (-1) Social change -
Le and Tremblay were part of the 1000 french Canadian volunteers to go to Britain in the first contingent. French Canadian soldiers felt loyalty to France or Canada. Many took their role seriously to represent Canada and Quebec.They struggled with the manuals and instructions since they were written in English. French Canadian soldiers were not looked at seriously because of the fact that they could not read the manuals. I give this point in history (+2) because they never gave up. Social change -
Not all black soldiers were restricted from participating in the war, Jeremiah Jones enlisted, he was among the 16 black soldiers assigned to the Royal Canadian Regiment. During the Battle of Vimy Ridge, Jones rescued his unit from an enemy machine-gun nest. He had contributed to one of Canada's greatest victories in World War I. Jones proved that anyone can be successful in war. I think this is (0) because though Jeremiah helped, black soldiers were still treated terribly. Social change -
The Halifax Explosion was a disaster that occurred in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. A French cargo ship with high explosives, collided with the Norwegian vessel. A fire onboard led to a massive explosion that devastated Halifax. Approximately 2,000 people were killed, and an estimated 9,000 others were injured. This explosion was devastating it killed many and destroyed many homes and buildings this is easy (-2) because nothing good came out of this. Economic change. -
Women were not allowed to be soldiers, sailors, or pilots, their role was to drive ambulances and take jobs with the red cross. Their most prominent role was nursing. These nurses worked in dangerous overcrowded and stressful conditions. hospitals were set up in tents and barns. During the time that men were in the war, the women really helped out by showing that they could truly help in the war. (+2). Social change -
After not many soldiers, Canada needed to start conscription, forcing people to be in the war. Riots shook in Quebec. Canadian military arrested a man because he had no certificate exemption. Angry mobs attacked and burned the military service Act offices in the city and destroyed the records. They then shot and killed 5 protestors. This was a decline because this had created a barrier between the French Canadians and the English Canadians. (-2) Social change -
On November 11, 1918, the first world war came to an end. Though the end to war may sound good there were many downfalls and after effects that affected many different people. Though the war is over and everyone can relax, prices went up making it harder to live everyday life. The end of the war is good and bad because of the effects giving it a (0) Political change
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