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Additional Facts & Layout of Battle

Location,

Facts.

The British lines and unoccupied France were to the west and south. Despite many attempts to drive German forces from the heights of the ridge, they had stayed there since almost the start of the war in 1914. Earlier attempts to retake the ridge had resulted in the deaths and injuries of over 100,000 French soldiers. (Foot)

Historical Significance

Historical Significance

The Battle of Vimy Ridge had a very important significance in the history of Canada because many people consider the Canadian victory to be a defining moment for Canada as a country. Vimy ridge was such a defining moment in Candian history because it took Canadians only four days to seize Vimy Ridge, when the French failed to take over Vimy Ridge previously causing many casualties and deaths over 100,000 french soldiers (Foot). Even though Vimy Ridge was a huge victory we must not forget the 3,598 soldiers who died and the 7,004 soldiers who were injured (“The Battle of Vimy Ridge - Fast Facts”). The success of the Battle of Vimy Ridge was known to be the birth of a nation for Canada. This battle greatly benefited Canada, and had a huge impact on their history to come.

Canadian Idenitity

Importance to Canadian Idenitity

The Battle of Vimy Ridge had a great importance on the Idenitity of Canada. Vimy Ridge is considered to be known as a birth of a nation, the success of this battle added to the reputation of Canada during that time. Canada had become to be known as one of the most “outstanding formations” during the war, as well as “masters of offensive warfare” (“The Battle of Vimy Ridge - Fast Facts”). As the success of Vimy Ridge had a positive impact on Canadas identity, they were given two seats at the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, and had signed under Britain. Because of the treaty Canada had started getting their own representation in the assembly of the League of Nations.

Continuity & Change

Changed & Stayed the Same Over Time

One thing that has changed since the Great Depression had taken place was the unemployment rates. At the peak of its unemplyement the rate of unemployment in Canada during the 1930s was 24.9% compared to the unemployment rate in 2021 which was 3.9%, this is a 21% difference (Rasure). One thing that has stayed the same over years since the Great Depression is the unpredictable stock market, and when the stock market crashes many people, companies, and families can be affected negativly due to the loss of money. An article by Charles Rotblut and Burton Malkiel states how the stock market can not be predicted (Rotblut and Malkiel), this proves that the stock market is unstable and could either positively or negatively affect the lives of many people around the world.

Canadian Identity

Reflection Of Canadian Identity

Even though the Great Depression caused major unemployment, homelessness, and starvation, it also had some positive outcomes for Canada. Massive reductions in employment and savings altered the nation. Social welfare programmes and populist political movements were both birthed as a result of the Great Depression. Additionally, it prompted the government to become more active in the economy. This had affected the Canadian identity because of its more active role in the economy (“The Great Depression in Canada”).

Primary Evidence

Primary Evidence

The Primary Source showcases the experiences that Japanese canadians had to endure in Japanese internment camps. The video does several Interviews with first-hand survivors of these camps, talking about their experiences, etc.

Importance

Importance Of This Event

This event is important because it demonstrates how Canada responds to a crisis like the attack on Pear Harbour led by Japan. They segregated Japanese Canadians from everyone else, and treated them horribly just because they thought that there were spies among them. This event had a huge impact on Japanese Canadians, especially the survivors because it affected their physical and mental health. This event shines a light on the rascism that existed and still exists in Canada.

Canadian Identity

How did this showcase Canadian Identity

This event had a negative impact on the Candian identity as whole. Japanese internment really showcases the rascism and inequality that exists in Canada, it shows how poorly Canada handles situations like Pearl Harbour. This event also shined a light on how after Canada realized they were in the wrong the Prime minester tried to “rectify” their action by apologizing on behalf of the Canadian Government in the House of Commons. Payments for symbolic reparation to individuals and community funding accompanied the apology, not nearly enough to get back what they once had (Marsh).

What was the cause of this event

Causes of the event

Residential schools were created because they were said to be the most effective way to “better” indigenous peoples. Nicholas Flood Davin said that “...[I]f anything is to be done with the Indian, we must catch him very young. The children must be kept constantly within the circle of civilized conditions.” (Chrétien). These residential schools were created by the Candian government as a way to “educate” and convert young indigenous children to forget their culture and traditions (“Residential Schools in Canada”).

Canadian Identity

The effect of the cause on the development of Canadian Identity

The consequences left after residential schools had closed did help with the development of the Canadian Identity. The pain that these survivors endured would affect them in ways no one could imagine, this pain would be passed down for generations through families. As a nation with 38.25 million people 1.8 million of those citizens are indigenous (“The Daily — Indigenous population continues to grow and is much younger than the non-Indigenous population, although the pace of growth has slowed”), which means throughout the years, the decades, and beyond, hopefully they can start to heal from the cruel actions they had to endure. As the healing process would continue the reputation and identity of Canada with evolve, whether it is positively, or negatively.

Reaction of public - Time of the event

How did people feel about this event at the time

One of the most controversial and conflicting political debates in Canadian history was the conscription controversy of 1917. The majority of French-Canadians, farmers, unionised employees, immigrants from non-British countries, and other Canadians opposed the proposal. It was generally supported by English-speaking Canadians, led by Prime Minister Borden and senior members of his Cabinet, as well as by British immigrants, military families, and elderly Canadians (“Recruitment and Conscription - Conscription, 1917 | Canada and the First World War”). There were many mixed reactions when it came to conscription, which is what made the political debate so controversial.

Reaction of public - Current Time

How did people feel about this event now?

I feel that people would have still felt the same now than they would then, though I believe that more people would oppose conscription. Just as it was before the topic of conscription would still be controversial as people would have benefits and disadvantages. I do believe that the reactions would be similar, because though many things have changed since 1917 one thing that has stayed the same is the controversial feelings when it comes to conscription, and many people would try to escape from conscription.

Canadian Identity

The effect of the cause on the development of Canadian Identity

Conscription shows Canadian Identity for many reasons. One reason is that the controversial feelings on this topic affected the Canadian identity is because it disrupted the unity within the nation. The different groups in Canada all had different opinions on conscription which means one group had to be unsatisfied, this made major conflicts in the nation.