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World War 1 Begins
On July 28 1914 WW1 began. Britain went to war, which means Canada also participated in this war, which took the lives of over 60,000 Canadians. This changed many people's thoughts on war and they no longer viewed it as a glory filled adventure. -
War Measures Act
On August 22, 1914, Canada passed the War Measures Act. This act allowed the government to detain and arrest Canadians, and take control over any property. This act was passed because during the war some emergency measures had to be taken. This made some citizens scared of the government's new power over them. -
Wartime Election Act
Due to there being less men because of conscription, women had to take up jobs and because of how they had proven themselves, they were given the choice to vote in the upcoming election for the first time in Canada's history. -
Halifax Explosion
On December 6 1917, a French munitions ship collided with a Belgian relief ship in a harbor in Halifax and caused the biggest explosion before the invention of the nuclear bomb. This explosion killed more than 1900 people and injured more than 9000. -
Federal Election Debate
On December 17 1917, there was a big debate about conscription. Most French-Canadians and non-English immigrants were against conscription, and most English speaking Canadians and family of soldiers were pro-conscription. Conscription is when it is mandatory for men to go to war. This debate created a rift between the two sides, -
The Spanish Efluenza
During 1918, the Spanish flu devastated Canada, killing around 50,000 Canadians and changing the way people lived and interacted with each other. The virus arrived with servicemen on board a ship at Halifax. -
Winnipeg General Strike
On May 15 1919 the biggest strike in Canadian history started. More than 30,000 people left their jobs. The strike did not immediately improve working conditions, but it brought together the working class. -
The Roaring 20s
The 1920s were called the roaring twenties because the world had just shifted from war time into peace time, and there was a lot of economic growth. There were new styles of music, dancing, and dressing. -
Group Of 7 Exhibit
On May 7 1920, 7 Canadian artists who were frustrated with the conservatism of Canadian art showed off their own art as the Group of Seven. Their art gained international attention and changed some peoples views on art. -
Stock Market Crash of 1929
On October 244 1929, the collapse of the American stock market began the great depression and life became very hard for many Canadians. This brought everyone's mood down as everyone was now struggling for money. -
Cause And Consequence
With the end of World War 1, Canada went into a state of great celebration. New music and dances were being invented, and the economy was booming. This time period is known as the Roaring 20s. This is an example of cause and consequence because the end of World War 1 was the cause of the Roaring 20s, and it shows how one event can cause such a large consequence. To conclude, World War 1 ended, and the consequence was the Roaring 20s. -
Continuity And Change
A good example of continuity and change as an event from Canada's past is the Wartime Election Act. The Wartime Election Act was an act passed that gave women the right to vote. This was a huge change for the women of Canada, as they had now been given a voice in Canada's politics. Canada's political system did stay the same even after this huge change, which represents the continuity of this event. To conclude, the Wartime Election Act exemplifies continuity and change very well.
