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On August 4, 1914, Great Britain declares war on Germany. Canada, a colony of Britain, joins the war. The contributions Canada made in land battles, the air war, and the sea war played a big role in earning their independence in the future. It was the start of a great change. +1 -
The internment camp was a dark part of Canadian history. In 1914, immigrants from Central powers such as Germany and Austria-Hungary were locked up in internment camps. They were imprisoned and forced to work high-intensity jobs for little to no pay. Many who were unfit for slave labor, died from lung diseases or while trying to escape. -2 -
Suffragist Nellie McClung played a giant role in changing society. McClung started a petition, demanding that women should be given the right to vote. A few months later the right was granted in municipal. This marks a huge change for women, as they previously were not thought of as “persons”. The advancement of gender equality is a memorable achievement. +2 -
The battle of Ypres was the first major battle fought by Canadian troops in the war. Canadian troops were faced with the first large-scale poison gas attack of modern history. More than 6,500 troops were killed, wounded, or captured. Canada lost many lives, and no progress was made. -1 -
Income tax was introduced in 1917 as a temporary way to help finance the war. The Income Tax War Act covered both personal and corporate income. This impacted the economy and raised the costs of living. -1
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Conscription was a negative social change. Voluntary recruitment for the war was failing to bring enough troops. This took away the rights of Canadians and caused an uproar amongst the French Canadians. -2 -
The Halifax explosion caused a huge economic and social change. Two ships collided which resulted in the explosion of an atomic bomb. The blast also caused a tsunami and wiped out the north end of Halifax. This was Canada’s worst disaster, with over 1,600 people killed and 9,00 injured. -2 -
The capture of Cambrai is one of the many battles of Canada’s Hundred Days. Canadian corps successfully defeated one-quarter of German forces on the Western Front. Their success gave Canada a big victory and an important role in the war. +2 -
The armistice signed on November 11, 1918, ended WWI. It was singed at Le Francport, ending the fighting on land, sea, and air. Over 600,000 Canadians served in the armed forces, over 60,000 were killed. The great war was over, and troops were soon able to see their families. This marked a huge social and political change. +2 -
Canada signed the Treaty of Versailles on June 28, 1919, which soon came into effect on January 10, 1920. The peace settlement imposed on Germany established the League of Nations. This represented a significant step for Canada to gaining independence. +2
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