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In 1914, a Serbian nationalist named Gavrilo Princip assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in Sarajevo, this was the start of World War I. (-1) -
Even though it was a relatively small and young country, Canada sent hundreds of thousands of soldiers to fight in World War I and earn a reputation as a strong and brave military force. (0) -
The Canadian government passed the War Measures Act which gave them wide-ranging powers to censor the media, arrest citizens, and take control of industries during times of war. (-1) -
In 1915 Canadian troops fought in the Second Battle of Ypres where the Germans used poison gas for the first time. Canadians played a crucial role in keeping the Germain's back, although 6000 Canadians where lost. (-1) -
In 1917, Canadian troops fought to capture Vimy Ridge which was a heavily fortified German base in France. This was an important battle because other Allied forces had tried to take Vimy Ridge before but failed. The Canadians made a plan and trained hard to get ready. When they attacked, the Canadians worked together as a team, using their infantry, artillery, and air support. After four days of intense fighting, the Canadians were finally able to capture Vimy Ridge. (+1) -
In 1917, Canadians took part in a federal election where they voted for members of a new Prime Minister to guide the country through the challenges of World War I, with the winning political party forming the government and their leader becoming the Prime Minister. (-2) -
The Hundred Days Offensive in 1918 was a series of Allied victories, including major contributions from the Canadian forces. Ultimately this broke the German army's defenses and led to their surrender that ended World War I. (+2) -
In 1921, Agnes MacPhail became the first woman elected to the Canadian House of Commons. this paved the way for greater females to be involved in politics. (+2) -
In 1922 the Chanak Affair nearly drew Canada into a war between Britain and Turkey over control of the Chanak region of the Ottoman Empire, but the Canadian government under Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King refused to commit troops without parliamentary approval showing Canada's growing independence. (+2) -
The 1926 Balfour Report recognized Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the Irish Free State, and Newfoundland as autonomous "Dominions" within the British Empire. (+2)