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Canada from 1914-1920
This Timespan shows the symbolic events from 1914-1929 that showed whether Canada lived in a period of progress or decline -
Jeremiah Jones and the Black Movement (+1)
Even though racism was still very much a problem in the time, Jeremiah’s actions during the battle of Vimy Ridge were extremely heroic. It showed what a black man can do and proved many white men wrong. It made Canada 1 step closer to being more inclusive and equal towards race. (Social Change) -
The Prohibition Era (-1)
The government banned making and selling liquor during this era to help support during WW1. This resulted in illegal acts across many provinces such as selling and producing illegal alcohol. There was also much violence as sometimes people would take the illegal selling too far. (Economic Change) -
Conscription (-2)
This military act forced Canadian men to enroll in the military which made many families across the country very unhappy with Borden. Many unqualified men across Canada had to risk their lives now due to this act. (Political Change) -
Returning Soldiers (-1)
Many soldiers returned with illness and/or disabilities. Many died and others weren’t as accepting which resulted in racism. There weren't very many jobs available for them which led to hated attacks on races who they deemed shouldn't be accepted. (Social Change) -
Residential Schools establishment (-2)
First Nations Children were forced out of their homes and families to go to residential camps where the white men treated them very poorly. They abused them if they tried to speak their own language. The schools were in such poor condition which resulted in many health problems for many Inuit children. This may have been one of the worst time periods in first nation's history. (Political, Social Change) -
Canada's Identity (+1)
As Canada’s new prime minister MacKenzie King was elected, he pursued Borden’s views of trying to make the country less dependent on Britain. This led to the Balfour Report in 1926 “Autonomous Communities within the British empire equal in status...though united in a common allegiance to the Crown. (Political Change) -
The Battle of Vimy Ridge (+1)
Many soldiers sacrificed their lives for victory which helped unite Canada as a country. Even though there were French-Canadians, Black Canadians and just regular Canadians, when the uniform was on, they all seemed to forget about it and fight for their country. (Social Change) -
Chinese Immigration Act (-2)
This act banned all Chinese people from immigrating to Canada to reduce their population. Many saw this as a racist movement towards non-natives. Before the act, most Chinese people living in Canada were taxed $500 (Political, Social Change) -
Augmenting Employment (+2)
There was more job opportunities than ever in factories for Canadians. This left a lot of Canadians with jobs and the economy was extremely high. It helped boost the Canadian workforce into the next decade to come, setting new standards for income and employment. (Economic Change) -
Womens Activism (+1)
The Famous Five fought for their rights for women to be treated equally when it came to being allowed to have a spot on the Senate. They helped pave the way for Cairine Wilson (first women on Senate) the next year. (Social, Political Change)
