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The Archduke's assassination was the spark of this world war
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The Canadian forces joined with the British Empire and makes this the day that they go into war.
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In order for the Canadian government to have new and intrusive powers for the war they passed the "War Measures Act." This gave them more power over the public and more resources.
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This was Canada's first major battle and the first time that Canada faced chlorine gas as a battlefield agent.
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Canadian and British armies had a battle in the Artois region of France.
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Newfoundland went into battle with many lives being lost and many injured due to miscalculation.
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This was a major battle for Canada as they successfully attacked a German-held strong point in Vimy Ridge.
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This battle was Canadian forces against German forces. This battle was supposed to inflict casualties and to draw the Germans away rather than for capturing territory.
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Since many men were at war they had to change the laws for an election. Many women were now allowed to vote while many others lost their right.
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This battle is known for the brutal fighting and harsh weather conditions. Although they captured their objective, around 16,000 men were either deceased or injured.
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There was a debate on conscription with the pro conscription side winning. This had long lasting political effects and effects on the country as a whole.
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Canada was a big part of these series of battles that made up the hundred days.
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This battle happened on the Western Front during the Hundred days. It was an allied offensive against German positions.
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These series of battles from the hundred days came to a close at 11 am. After all the battles they fought they finally drove the German back and defeated them.
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This concluded the world war
