World War 1 Timeline

Sir Robert Borden (-1)

Aug 19, 1914

The controversy over conscription in 1917 was one of the most intense and controversial debates in Canadian political history. The measure was largely opposed by French-Canadians, as well as many fishermen, unionized employees, non-British immigrants, and other Canadians. English-speaking Canadians, headed by Prime Minister Borden and senior members of his Cabinet, as well as British refugees, soldiers' families, and older Canadians, essentially supported conscription. 

The Battle of Somme (-1)

Jul 1, 1916

Many factors contributed to Canada's significant decline during the war. Canada objected to securing a goal that the Germans controlled. It was very difficult to secure it as a result of this. The Germans did an excellent job, but Canada was successful and successfully counterattacked several times. Canada lost a large number of soldiers as a result of this, and the only benefit was to assist the British.

Jeremiah Jones/The Black Canadian Soldiers (-1)

1917

Many black Canadians were discriminated against by non-coloured Canadians because they were different. They were permitted to go to war but were still discriminated against. An example of this is Jeremiah Jones. He was in the battle of Vimy Ridge and also was a part of one of Canada’s greatest victories in World War 1. After the war, many Black Canadian Soldiers went back to Canada and nothing changed. No new laws that would allow rights or even just supporting their heroic efforts.

The Battle of Vimy Ridge (1)

Apr 9, 1917

Regiments from coast to coast saw action together in a distinctly Canadian victory at Vimy Ridge, contributing to the creation of a fresh and stronger sense of national identity in Canada. Canada's military successes during the war helped to elevate our international standing and give us a separate signature on the Treaty of Versailles, which officially ended the war.

The Battle of Passchendaele (1)

Jul 31, 1917

At Passchendaele, Canada paid a high price for its victory. During the fight, over 4,000 soldiers died and over 12,000 were injured. Sadly, more than 66,000 Canadians died as a result of the disaster. The Canadian victory at Passchendaele was remarkable, further leaving its status as having the strongest offensive fighting power on the Western Front. As a result of this, the forces will have a series of developments that would ultimately lead to the Allies winning the war a year later.

Consequence for Workers (-2)

1919

After the war, Canada began to decline for a variety of reasons. Workers' effects are one of them. Because of the high cost of living during the war, wages were extremely poor. People have lost their primary employment when battling when places were vacant and were filled by others. This meant that there was a lot of joblessness. Because of the large number of unemployed, the economy has become very unstable, with little work prospects.

The Paris Peace Conference (1)

Jan 18, 1919

The official assembly of the victorious Allies in 1919 and 1920 after the end of World War I to set the peace terms for the defeated Central Powers was known as the Paris Peace Conference. It was dominated by the representatives of the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Italy, and culminated in five contentious treaties that rearranged the map of Europe as well as parts of Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands, as well as imposing financial sanctions.

Canada and The Treaty of Versailles (1)

Jun 28, 1919

Despite the fact that Canada was a major factor in the war's conclusion. They didn't have as much of an effect when they were included in the treaty's final product. What Canada gained from this was appreciation from other countries for being a powerful, resilient, and British-aligned nation. They have gained recognition for their achievements in ariel combat. This also allowed Canada a seat at the Paris Peace Conference.