Timeline with Attitude - Rishani G (Canadian History 1914-1929)

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand - [Political]

Jul 28, 1914

The assassination of Archduke led to an impactful event of the Great War. It had a decline during this time period considering Franz was the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne bringing his death to the outbreak of the Great War. In 1914, Britain declared war on Germany, forcing Canada to join this war since the nation was under the British Empire. From this conflict, Canada lost many men in an event that had nothing to do with the nation besides from the British Dominion. (-2)

World War 1 - [Political]

Jul 28, 1914

The First World War was a major event in Canadian history. Since Canada is part of the British Dominion, the country was automatically at war. With the massive amount of Canadian men who volunteered the alliance was strong between Great Britain and Canada. Yet, it brought decline considering the amount of men going into war affected the population and economy. However, WWI also brought progress in Canada with the advancement in technology and communication. (0)

Establishment of the War Measures Act - [Political]

Aug 22, 1914

The War Measures Act allowed the Canadian government extra powers during times of the war. The act gave full authority to the government to accomplish or surpass any law without the Parliament’s final approval. In addition, the act permitted police to arrest Canadian people with German or Austro-Hungarian backgrounds (“enemy aliens”). This majorly affected Canadians’ human rights and mental health by forcing some to fight for the war or internment camps. (-1)

The Second Battle of Ypres - [Political]

Apr 22, 1915

This was Canada's first ever major battle and the country's first appearance on a European battlefield. More than 6,500 Canadians were killed, wounded or captured during the battle.This marked the Germans' first use of poison gas as a weapon used in the battle. The event showed progress considering it inspired John McCrae to write Canada's best known war poem, "In Flanders Field", and the Aboriginal people were permitted to help Canada fight the battle. (-1)

The Battle of Vimy Ridge - [Political]

Apr 9, 1917

The Battle of Vimy Ridge influenced Canadian politics to an extent since provinces and territories came together to fight for their freedom. A decline in the battle was the death of 10,600 Canadians. However the event was incredibly important to Canada’s identity and reputation because the French and British armies had failed to take Vimy Ridge from the Germans and improved a black man’s excellence in an army of white men. (1)

The Great Halifax Explosion - [Social & Economical]

Dec 6, 1917

The fire that boarded Mont-Blanc led to a massive explosion that impacted Canada to a severe extent. The explosion made 6,000 people homeless, 2,000 people were killed and 9,000 were injured. During the First World War, Halifax was significant for its ports shipments. The total damage brought to the city was estimated at $30 million. However, this event brought progress in Canadian history since damaged neighbourhoods were rebuilt with care, along with medical improvement. (-1)

Federal Election - [Political]

Dec 17, 1917

The 1917 Federal Election influenced politics and the military to a great extent in 1918. The conscription was heavily argued between English Canadians and French Canadians. The French felt that there was no particular reason to be loyal to Britain or France. Since the English Canadians and British immigrants won the election of pro-conscription, the government recruited all male citizens aged 20 to 45 to fight through the end of World War I. (-1)

Epidemic of Spanish Influenza

1918

The 1918 Spanish Flu in Canada influenced society as a whole to a significant extent from 1918-1920. 50,000 Canadians were killed by the Spanish flu. This event also brought progress considering restrictions such as quarantines and enforcing face masks. In 1919 the federal Department of Health was established since it was a direct result of the Canadian epidemic. (-2)

Treaty of Versailles - [Political]

Jun 28, 1919

The Treaty of Versailles essentially ended World War 1. Canada signed the Treaty independently, however it was dictated under "British Empire". This Treaty formally ended WWI in the Palace of Versailles near Paris with 32 countries where it forced Germany to accept the blame of the war. Due to this event, it signified an important step for Canada in receiving its full independence over its foreign policy as well as earning a seat a part of the Leagues of Nations. (0)

The Famous Five And the Person's Case - [Social]

1929

The Persons Case was a declaration by a group of women called, "The Famous Five". The Famous Five were made up of Emily Murphy, Henrietta Muir Edwards, Nellie McClung, Louise McKinney, and Irene Parlby. This activists group advocated and changed the law for the right of women to be appointed to the Senate. In 1918, the majority of Canadian women became eligible to vote in federal elections. In 1921, Agnes Macphail became the first woman elected to the House of Commons. (2)