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World war 1
In 1914, the united kingdom declared war on Germany, and since Canada was a British colony, Canada had to join in the war, with that happening Canada has gained respect for joining in the war, but there were way more casualties than Canada has ever been in, killing around 60,000 men and injuring 172,000 more. -
Sir Robert Borden and Conscription (-1 political)
In 1918, there were a decreasing amount of men joining the army because they no longer found it honorable. To stay committed to our allies. Then sir Robert Borden forced conscription. He forced all men between ages 20 and 45 to serve in the army -
Nurses overseas (+2, Social)
Mae Belle Sampson and Katherine MacDonald were two of the 1,000 women who went as nurses overseas to heal the wounded. They showed the world how strong they really are, risking their lives to save lives and save the country. This courageous action was one of the reasons why the Wartime Elections act was established, -
Schools and First Nations Children (-2 social)
In 1920's, First nation people did not like the way how they were being treated and didn't think it was fair, They did protests that would make the government react about it and decided to be more strict on the treatment, They enforced an act that made it compulsory for all First Nations children to attend residential schools -
The Discovery Of Insulin (+2 political)
In 1921, Dr. Frederick Banting had discovered insulin, it was a cure for diabetes. Dr. Banting's discovery was a milestone in Canada's medical history, as it helped save many lives around the world. many people wouldn't have been alive if he didn't find out about insulin, and its still being used as of today -
Canada's economic growth (+1 economical)
In the 1920's, Canada's economics were very low at the time due to World War 1, however the country began to grow with wheat, natural resources, and manufacturing industries that are coming out during the years -
Invention Of Pablum (+2, Social)
during 1928, three pediatricians from Toronto's Hospital for sick children invented pablum which is a baby food supplement. Pablum was invented to help provided babies with the essential nutrients and vitamins that they need.