Progress and Decline of Canada in 1914-1929

Assassination of Franz Ferdinand✒️

Jun 28, 1914

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The event that ultimately started WWI.

Declaration of the War Measures Act★

Aug 22, 1914

-1
An act meant to protect but instead violated human rights.

Second Battle of Ypres★

Apr 22, 1915

-1
Many casualties, but it was the first major battle Canadian troops fought in during WWI.

Battle of Vimy Ridge★

Apr 9, 1917

+1
Germans surrendered, but there were many deaths.

Halifax Explosion $

Dec 6, 1917

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Devastating explosions when two ships collided.

Canada's 100 Days $

Aug 8, 1918

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Canada's contribution in the final 100 days of the war.

Agnes Macphail - Elected into Federal Parliament✒️

1921

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She earned a seat at the House of Commons and broke many gender-biased rules.

Fredrick Banting and the discovery of insulin $

Jan 11, 1922

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Huge medical discovery. Saved many lives.

Chinese Immigration Act★

Jul 1, 1923

-2
A law prohibiting Chinese to enter the country.

The Persons Case★

Oct 18, 1929

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Establish women as persons by law and gave then rights.