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Battle of Somme
Huge loss for the Newfoundland division from 800-68 in one day. -
Women granted suffrage
Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta were the first 3 provinces to win suffrage for woman and they were able to vote. -
Battle of Vimy Ridge
This was as the first time all of the 4 Canadian divisions fought together and won. -
Prohibition
A campaign that women wanted all liquor banned and use the grains to feed the soldiers instead. -
Spanish flu
Deadly influenza pandemic caused by the influenza A virus. Killing approximately 1/3 of the world's population at that time-in four successive waves -
League of Indians of Canada formed
First attempt at a united voice for aboriginal nations -
Ice hockey introduced into summer Olympics
Ice hockey introduced for the first time in the summer olympics, Canada won gold. -
Jazz age
Popularity of jazz music created a cultural shift, creating several famous entertainment venues. -
Canada becomes second-largest producer of cars
Canada was second largest producer of car, behind America. -
Banting and Best Isolate Insulin
Two doctors came up with a cure to help those with diabetes. -
The Famous Five and The Persons Case
The constitutional ruling the established the right of women to be appointed to Senate; initiated by the Famous5 - a group of 5 woman activists. Woman were now considered "persons"
