Unit 2: 1914-1929: To what extent was this a period of progress and decline?

The Pension Act. +1

1927 BCE

The Pension Act was in progress in 1927, giving British people who were over 70 a pension of $240 a year. British people earning more than $365 in income annually were not acceptable for pension. Females received a pension only if they were widows. Though, some strict rules, but a small step had been taken towards social support programs.

The Balfour Report. +2

1926 BCE

The Balfour Report was brought to the attention of the Imperial Conference, resulting in Canada and the other Dominions being declared self-governing and independent. The ex-Dominions remained part of the Commonwealth of Nations, which would be a "voluntary movement declaring their allegiance to the British monarch". This was just the beginning of Canada's independence from Britain and maintaining autonomy.

The Big Medical Advancement +2

1922 BCE

In 1921, a large number of the North American population had diabetes.Then, In late 1922, Frederick Banting, an Ontario doctor, along with other medical researchers and doctors, discovered a treatment for diabetes, insulin. This was a medical advancement, reached by Canadians. Insulin was very effective in treating diabetic patients and the death toll from the illness reasonably decreased.

Aboriginal Rights. +1

1920 BCE

Aboriginal Veterans had the right to vote, but only if they gave up their aboriginal status. Loft wanted the government to let aboriginals keep their status and also have the right to vote. The League of Indians formed in 1919, to give aboriginals a united voice. In the 1920's and 1930's, many Aboriginal Rights' groups worked for better healthcare and educational programs, better financial aid and control over their reserved areas.

The Winnipeg Disaster. -2

Period: 1919 BCE to 1919 BCE

The Building and Metal Trades Councils in Winnipeg voted to go on strike.They asked for 3 things Decent wages $0.85/hr, eight-hour days, the right to bargain collectively for better working conditions.
This strike quickly became a general strike.
The strike carried on for 37 days, then finally on June 21st, 1919, a crowd gathered to protest, the people turned violent and overturned a streetcar, the armed Police attacked the crowd. 1 person died and 30 more were injured, Many were arrested.

The Treaty of Versailles. +2

1918 BCE

In the Palace of Versailles, the Treaty of Versailles was signed. The Armistice was established at 11 AM on November 11, 1918. "32 victorious countries of the war were named, including Canada." Prime Minister of Canada, Robert Borden convinced Britain to let the Dominion be represented as a separate nation at the meetings. Canada also joined the League of Nations independent from Britain. At the end of the First World War, Canada had gained international recognition.

1918's - 1920's Bootleggers. -1

Period: 1918 BCE to 1920 BCE

The consumption of alcohol increased the chances of abuse and arrests for drunkenness, so Women's groups, such as the Women's Christian Temperance Union, proposed a ban on liquor. But Prohibition created a new problem, Bootleggers emerged, making and selling illegal liquor. Eventually, the ban was dropped due to the immense profit being lost by the government, and the money being made by illegal suppliers.

The War Elections Act of Wide Effect. +1

1917 BCE

The "War Elections Act of Wide Effect" gave the vote to female relatives of soldiers" and took away the vote of Canadians who were born in enemy country.

The Battle of Somme. -2

1916 BCE

The battle of Somme in France was a disaster with the high number of casualties of Britain and Canadian soldiers. (57,540 Troops)

Declaration of the First World War. +1

1914 BCE

Britain officially declares war on Germany.