Timeline with Attitude - What Extent does this Period (1914-1929) Represent Progress or Decline?
By ornellayako
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Francis Pegamegahbow and The First Nations Soldiers (+1)
Francis Pegamegahbow were intorduced to posion gas by the Germans. Half of his men were killed within 3 days of fighting. Fortunately, he was able to acquire a strong reputation and was able to get back on track. -
Enemy Aliens on the Home Front (-2)
People who were born in enemy countries such as, Ukrainians, Germans, Austrians, Hungarians, and Croatians were labelled "enemy aliens". The police had the right to imprison these people or depart them without trial. About 8000 enemy aliens worked in labour camps earning only 25 cents a day. -
Jerimiah Jones and the Black Canadian Soldiers (+2)
Jones was heroic and proved a black man's worth in a white man's army. He also saved a soldier from an enemy machine gun. Justice was slightly shown at that time for black people. -
Billy Bishop (+2)
He improved Canada's air force during WWI and was able to fight and attack enemies while flying planes -
Women in the Home Front (0)
Many women gained social worth through their WWI labour force participation. However, most of the workers earned less than $6 per week when working at the farms. Even though there was an Elections Act for women who were able to vote, not every female had the right. Women of other race didn't have the right till later on. -
Housewives (0)
New products were introduced at that time. The 1920s were the "roaring years". Except for the housewives, who still had to work the old fashioned way. Some were able to work easier with the new technology invented that included : refrigerators, sewing machines. However, immigrants who came to Canada loved it, but poverty was a major issue resulting for more immigrant housewives needed. -
Fredrick Banting (+2)
He and a colleague discovered insulin (used to treat people) and changed the lives of millions of people. -
Chinese Immigration Act (+2)
The federal government excluded the Chinese people from entering Canada. Those already in Canada had to go back to China. -
Coal Miners and Factory Workers (-1)
The workers protested, but still had their jobs shutdown. Fortunately, the workers got their jobs back in 1928. -
Balfour Report (+2)
A confirmation in 1926 that Canada is its own independent country and has an equal status with Britain and other Dominions.
