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Declaration of War
In August of 1914, Canada decided to declare war against Germany and its allies, deciding to aid the British Empire. Grading: 0: This war was ultimately inevitable; however, it created a division as many Canadians had differing perspectives -
Women's Involvement and Results
During the war many women had to replace the missing men in the workforce, and many women were nurses in their involvement in the war. Grading: +2: With the efforts of the women during the war, it layer out the foundation for the furthering of women's' rights -
Canadian Response & Actions
The responses from Canada were very mixed as either one was against the war due to morals or were with the war being patriotic and excited, singing in the streets. Grade: -1: Whilst the patriotism from those who were with the idea of war, those who were against it were shunned and called cowards, ultimately leading to discrimination -
POC Involvement and results
During the war many POC were discriminated against and refused to be accepted into the army, yet those who were accepted continued to face racism. Grade: +2: With the brave actions showed during the War such as Jeremiah Jones, a black man commended for his heroic acts, becoming recommended for Distinguished Conduct Medal, laying the foundation of showing the capabilities of POC to the White population -
Government Conscription Law
In 1917, due to the loss of many Canadian men, the government created the Conscription Law which obligated men age 18-24 to join the war. Grade: -2: The result from this law created calamity and division in the country affecting non-English Europeans (discrimination and alienation), the economy (introduction of income tax), and women, especially POC from poor labor environment and treatment -
Government Political Changes
During the war in 1918, under the War Measures Act, the government placed a ban on the creation and distribution of alcoholic beverages Grade: -2: This has negatively affected the economy due to the birth of Bootleggers who illegally sold these beverages, as well as socially due to many turning to drugs and protesting from the lack of these drinks -
Economic Aftermath
After the war, the economy was very sluggish as housing was increasing, compensated wages weren't met, many soldiers began to return to seeking jobs, which increased the number of available workers. Grade: -2: This is major decline as many people were left unemployed and resulted in division in the country due to "alien workers" and low wages, ultimately leading to strikes and discrimination -
Creation of Modern Appliances (Roaring 20s)
In the 1920s with the creation of appliances such as radios, refrigerators, and sewing machines made work much easier, especially for housewives. Grade: +1: Ultimately, this is a positive development in technology as it laid the foundation for further advancement; however, the birth of these appliances led to advertisements advising housewives to invest more time into their work due to the easier use of the appliances -
Creation of Residential Schools
In 1920 a joint agreement by Duncan Campbell Scott, with various churches and the national government created residential schools for First Nation children. Grade: -2: These residential schools forcibly took First Nation children, ages 7-15, away from their homes attempting to assimilate them into English culture, as well them facing sexual and physical abuse -
Roaring 20s Women's Rights
By 1927, women were allowed to vote and appointed to the House of Commons; however, they weren't allowed to be a part of the senate, which was challenged by Emily Murphy and like-minded women known as the "Famous Five". Grade: +2: This is an extremely positive development as women were finally having the right to vote, and Emily Murphy's act of challenging the senate fueled the foundation of furthering women's rights