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War Artists
+2 Economic change
Canadian photographers and painters had the opportunity to hone their skills and get recognized during World War I. They were paid hefty amounts and had the opportunity to become famous because their art would be in exhibitions. As a result of WWI, a large number of relatively unknown artists had the opportunity to depict war scenes and hone their skills. -
Mae Belle Sampson, Katherine MacDonald and Nurses Overseas
(+2) Social Change
during the war, woman where not allowed to enlist in the mans jobs- but they played a crucial role in the military- nursing. Women were respected more both on the battlefield and back in Canada after news on how they were risking their lives, nursing soldiers, back to health. And received respect in the military and setted the standard for gender equality. Canadians don’t think they’re frail and useless anymore -
French-Canadian Regiment, 22nd Battalion
(+2) Social Change
Given from the perspective of Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas-Louis Tremblay, many French-Canadian soldiers couldn't understand the English instructions given within the Canadian military, not allowing them to be promoted. The 22nd Battalion was formed after the French-Canadian Regiment, allowing french speaking soldiers to be promoted. This is an example of how Canadians were all treated equal. -
Native Enlistment Was Strong
(+2) Social Change
Francis "Peggy" Pegahmagabow, one of the aboriginals who went to war, gained a lot of respect from other Canadians and a fierce reputation as an excellent sniper. Additionally, they made a lot of effort to travel to recruitment stations so that they could volunteer. The number of native enlistees during WWI is significant. It shows how Canadians come together to fight for what they believe in. -
Lieutenant Colonel Bordens’s Letter
(-2) Social Change
Allison Borden wrote a letter to every child in Nova Scotia schools, being biased and manipulating the young minds of children to his benefit. In addition to delivering completely biased information, he also convinced children to beg and persuade all the men they knew to go to war, or else their farms and homes would be destroyed by the "cruel Germans". Changing social customs have resulted in society becoming less free and fair. -
Jeremiah Jones and other Black Canadian Soldiers
(+2) Social Change
Jeremiah Jones, a black man who was enlisted in the 106th overseas battalion, rescued his unit from an enemy machine gun nest, contributing to one of Canada's greatest victories in World War I in which was even recommended for a medal. being one of only 16 black soldiers assigned to the Royal Canadian Regiment at Vimy Ridge, Jeremiah Jones proved that black men are as worthy as white men. -
Women on the Home Front
(+1) Social Change
Women would fill the jobs men used to do when men were at war because their male counterparts were absent. Women related to soldiers were also given the right to vote, allowing them to become more involved in politics. The opportunity was finally given to women to be treated as human beings instead of merely property. Industrialization however did not have the same impact on black women's wages as it did on white women. -
The Economy and the Home Front
(-2) Political Change
Canada's financial status was drastically impacted by the war's needs. Canada entered the war with no income tax or other direct government involvement in the economy. By the end of the war, the national debt was $1.2 billion. The government relied on the citizens to pay for the expenses of the war, resulting in tax. Taxes on business profits and income taxes were introduced, where people faced additional fines if they did not pay in full on time. -
Roaring 20s
(+2) Economic Change
The 1920s were a decade of growth and prosperity in Canada. During that time period, Canada experienced economic prosperity, technological, social, and cultural revolutions, in addition to growing political responsibility and policy changes. -
Frederick Banting
(+2) Economic change
Frederick Banting served 3 years at the front and earned the Military Cross because he continued to treat soldiers for hours despite being injured himself. He discovered insulin and saved the life of a young teen, it meant that patients with diabetes can regain a normal life. Insulin was sold to patents for only one dollar as long as the profits went towards medical research. He won the Nobel prize along with the other founders of Insulin