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On August 4, 1914, Canada was dragged into the First World War as part of the British Empire, along with their allies, France, Russia, Serbia and more, against Germany and the Austro-Hungarian forces.
It was significant because it would be the start to a long bloody battle that caused nearly 61,000 people killed and another 172,000 wounded. It also had huge mental effects on people, leaving many shell-shocked. Along with all of this, it even made many huge impacts on the Canadian economy and the
Sir Robert Borden
& Winston Churchill in London to discuss internal affairs and Canada's role in the war
politics in the country due to all the propoganda.
"In this great testing time, Canada has made it known to the Empire and to the world her true spirit"
- Sir Robert Borden
recruitment processes began
Internees being marched to the camp
Internment is the forces confinement or detention of a person during wartime. These camps were used in canada for "enemy-aliens." In other word, people living in Canada that were originally from an enemy country. It was used to prevent espionage.
It was significant because it caused a lot of sepereation between the people of Canada. Canada had 24 camps that
in total took in over 8000
enemy aliens.
The Camp in British Columbia
Camp in BC for
Japanese-Canadians
"No one should ever be locked away simply because they share the same race, ethnicity, or religion as a spy or terrorist"
- Fred Korematsu
Invoked during the October Crisis
A law by the parliment shortly after Canada joined WW1. It was used to give lots of power to the government in order to keep order and security in the country during the war. It gave the government the right to close communications, aswell as arrest,detain and deport people with charges or trials.
It was Significant because it lead to mass arresting and deporting of people. It was
huge as it was used to alienate many
different types of people.
"they deprived Canadians so intensively of basic civil liberties."
- Tommy Douglas
The documents
The Petition
Nellie McClung leads one of the greatest movements in history by fighting for Women's right to vote. She ran a petition and gathered many signatures, to present to the Alberta legislature. It ended up working and the right was granted during the election 2 months later.
It is significant because it was a huge part of history and a huge step forward for Canadian women in society.
Nellie McClung. Famous 5 member
"Never underestimate the power of a Woman"
- Nellie McClung
Gas masks were needed for protection against the chlorine gas
Canada's first major battle took place on the Western Front, in Belgium. It was known as the Second Battle of Ypres. The canadians were greatly outnumbered in the fight and even became the first victims of mass chlorine attacks by the Germans. Even with after all of this, the Canadians still managed to hold off the enemy.
I was signifcant due to many reasons. First of all, they were the first victims of a new type of warfare. As the war progressed many new inventions and weapons came out of it. One of them being poisenous gas. The other major
way it was significant, is that it showed Canadians what war truly was like, nad that it wasn't the fun adventure they
expected.
Soldiers got a true feel of what war is like
The famous wartime poet, Canadian Officer and surgeon, John McCrae composed this famous piece in 20 minutes at Ypres.
It is significant because it beautifully described the experience of war. Today it is one of the most well known and famous pieces of poetry in the entire world.
John McCrae
"In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row."
- John McCrae
The huge turn out for the riot
On this day, during the First World War, a racially-motivated riot took place in Calgary against the Canadian-Germans. On this day, multiple German buisinesses were destroyed by hateful mobs. On the same day, The Calgary Council fired all employees that were orignally from countries that Canada was at war with.
This was significant because it
fueled the hate people had
for Germans living in Canada.
All of this ruined the lives of many innocent Germans for years.
One of the destroyed German businesses
The battlefield
Canada's greatest victory was The Battle of Vimy Ridge. It took place on the Western Front, in Northern France. All four divisions of the Canadian Corps worked together to capture the Ridge from the Germans.
It is significant because it is the most celebrated military victory in the history of Canada. It gave Canadians a great reputation and became
a symbolic moment in
Canada's history
Map of Canadian operation during the battle
"I thought then, and I think today, that in those few minutes I witnessed the birth of a nation.
- General Alexander Ross
The muddy conditions where many Canadians lost their lives
The Battle of Passchendaele, also known as the Third Battle of Ypres, known for it's muddy conditions, resulted in many casulties for the Canadians, with a total of 16,000 killed.
It was significant because there was a huge sacrafice on behalf of the Canadian Corps. The battle went down as one of the most tragic fights to take place during The First World War.
Map of the area
"Peace is not made at the council table or by treaties, but in the hearts of men."
- Herbert Hooves
Made Headlines everywhere
On this date, the Treaty of Versailles is signed to bring an end to the war, finally brining in peace.
It was extremeley significant to Canada because it helped bring an end to a lot of suffering. It allowed Canada to slow down and rebuild it's society and economy. It was also very important because it was ahuge step towards independece for Canada from Britain.
The Treaty