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The total number of soldiers sent overseas was 418,052 and the total wounded/killed was 198,056 which means they lost 47% of the troops they sent overseas. That then caused a social and economic loss, since people mourned over their losses and questioned joining the military, losing people always has adverse effects on the economy.
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It was a big political event since this battle had an impact on the war and let them break through the Germans’ defenses even though Canada lost a lot of soldiers. That victory let Canada and Britain advance towards winning the war against Germany.
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This event brought hope to air pilots and was a good example to show that Canada had another form of attack. It also brought hope to the people at home. A very memorable event, it might have even caused people to join the air forces, and the soldiers on foot felt safer knowing they had an aerial backup.
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Letting women vote was a big political and social event since many women around Canada now hoped to be able to vote and take part in their country’s politics. This made the voting system more diverse and it also added more room for the government in Manitoba to grow. That change then led to other provinces allowing their women to have voting rights as well.
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Residential schools were a form of cultural genocide, they took aboriginal children and forced them into a Christian culture, this then caused the aboriginals to dislike the Canadians for beating and forcing their children into their cultures. Kids even died trying to escape from the schools. Now years later, aboriginals are still not treated completely fairly.
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He discovered insulin, which helps regulate carbohydrate metabolism, many people bought it and it helped them with their health problems. It also generated money for the government. The resources used to make the insulin could also be sold to countries to help them make it as well which then generated more money for Canada.
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The car was a big economic boost since it provided transportation for people and resources, it also generated a lot of money for the government, it even created lots of jobs for people. Now Canada is making more money and the people are living better lives.
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He was the first person to radiobroadcast a hockey game. People then started talking about it and watching it, and it became popular to many people who could afford to listen. Then the radio started being used for many other things, word got around and it became another form of entertainment.
