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Archduke Assassination
The Archduke's assassination was the spark of this world war -
World War 1 Begins
The Canadian forces joined with the British Empire and makes this the day that they go into war. -
War Measures Act
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. -
Battle of St. Julian
This was Canada's first major battle and the first time that Canada faced chlorine gas as a battlefield agent. -
Battle of Festubert
Canadian and British armies had a battle in the Artois region of France. -
Beaumont Hamel
Newfoundland went into battle with many lives being lost and many injured due to miscalculation. -
The Beginning of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
This was a major battle for Canada as they successfully attacked a German-held strong point in Vimy Ridge. -
Battle for Hill 70
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. -
Wartime Elections Act
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. -
The Beginning of the Battle of Passchendaele
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. -
Federal Election
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. -
The Beginning of the Hundred Days
Canada was a big part of these series of battles that made up the hundred days. -
Battle of the Canal Du Nord
This battle happened on the Western Front during the Hundred days. It was an allied offensive against German positions. -
Armistice
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. -
Private George Price of the 28th Battalion is Killed
This concluded the world war
