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Billy Bishop: (Social) +2

1914

There were only a few hundred frontline aircrafts at the start of the war, so pilots like Billy bishop helped advance the reputation of Canadas Air Force during the World War. He became a famous fighter because of his exploits; many stories were told about him flying across enemy lines and attacking German aerodromes and planes. He was also heavily glorified due to the fact that he lived through the entirety of WWI, when the life expectancy of a war pilot during that time was only a few weeks.

Recruitment of Canadian soldiers: (Social) +1

1914

Canada had a very small Navy and Army, It was not ready for a world conflict at all. Although recruitment was successful, there was nowhere for the thousands of Volunteers to train and prepare for combat. Sam Hudgens; Canadas Minister for Militia & Defence was given the task of creating a modern training facility for the new recruits. Within weeks, more than 30,000 men were gathered at the Valcartier Camp near Quebec City. Shortly after, Canadas first expedition force was sent to England.

Battle of Ypres: (Social) -2

1915

At Ypres, The poison gas was first introduced by the Germans. They released chlorine gas from cylinder into the air, which was carried over by a light wind. In 48 hours, 6035 Canadians (1 in 3) became casualties and more than 2000 died. It drifted over the trenches of the French defences, which resulted in many troops from French North Africa to die or brake and flee. This caused a 6.5km hole in the allied line that the Canadians had to hold.

Introduction to taxes: (Economical) -2

1916

The government didn't have enough money to fund the war, so they decided to get help from citizens. First they started taxing basic items, next the moved on to businesses, then they started taxing on personal income. Those who didn't pay were fined $100 a day with a maximum penalty of $10,000. Considering that the income of the average Canadian was already extremely low. The war had negative impacts on Canadas economy as it created a National debt of $1.2 billion.

Battle of the Somme’s: (Social) -2

Jul 1, 1916

The 22nd Battalion joined the Newfoundland regime, which caused disastrous consequences on their first day of battle. Out of the 806 men that they started out with, only 68 of them were not injured or killed. Battles like these that ended in high loss and disaster fuelled anti-war sentiment among French-Canadians.

Anti-Alien Propaganda: (Social) -2

1917

People who was born in an enemy country were seen as aliens in society. Canadian and the British would spread propaganda demonizing them. While women were gaining rights, their rights were being slowly taken away from them. The War Measures Act limited the freedom of civilians. Police were allowed to arrest and imprison people without charge, police were also allowed to deport those born in enemy countries without trial. They were also forced into labour camps where they were often mistreated.

Jeremiah Jones: (Social) -1

1917

Jeremiah Jones played a huge role in the Battle of Vimy Ridge, this battle is know as "Canadas greatest success and source of National pride." During this battle Jones rescued his unit from an enemy machine gun nest. His bravery was recognized as it proved a black mans worth in the army, however it didn't change the way he was viewed in society; he and other black soldiers were still facing discrimination. In addition, he was recommended for an award which he never ended up receiving.

Conscription was enacted: (Social) -1

1918

There weren't enough volunteers who could be sent overseas as reinforcements. Most of the eligible men Ontario, Western Canada and the Atlantic provinces had a been sent. So, in order to fulfill Canadas commitment, the Military Service Act was put into place. This made Military service compulsory for men ages 20-45 years old. The act fuelled tension between the English and French Canadians because the French felt that the government had no right to involve them in a war they are not part of.

Nurses Overseas: (Social) +2

1918

The nurses who worked overseas, had a big impact on progress for women in the early 1900s. News of their hard work and sacrifices during WWI, for example: the time where Mae Belle Sampson helped treat 15000 troops with only 2000 beds, helped to shatter some of the ideas that women were fragile and helpless. Their efforts also gave women more political rights and job opportunities.

WWI effect on Workers: (Economical) -2

1924

The war cause Canadas economy to become sluggish so workers were not being paid enough to keep up with increased living costs After the war ended. More workers were returning to Canada which increased unemployment. Lack of available jobs fuelled anti-immigrant sentiment and discrimination against German and Austro-Hungarian Canadians.