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World War One (-2)
Canada joined WW1 on August 4, 1914. WW1 ended on November 11, 1918. Many Canadian soldiers died and there were many negative effects on the country. Over 20 million civilians died and over 9 million people in the war died. https://www.warmuseum.ca/firstworldwar/introduction/key-canadian-events/ -
War Measures Act: Political (-1)
On August 22, 1914, Canada passed the War Measures Act, which gave the government the power to arrest and detain Canadians and take over any property. https://www.warmuseum.ca/firstworldwar/introduction/key-canadian-events/ -
Women Get to Vote: Political and Social (+2)
In 1916, women were finally able to vote provincially and were starting to be valued more in the country. http://www.canadahistoryproject.ca/1914/1914-08-women-vote.html -
Battle of Vimy Ridge: Social and Political (+1)
Canadian soldiers attacked the German-held strongpoint in Vimy Ridge and completed the attack successfully. The victory has become a post-war symbol for Canadian independence. https://www.warmuseum.ca/firstworldwar/introduction/key-canadian-events/ -
Federal Election: Political (-1)
The federal election ended the debate about whether conscription would be enforced in Canada. Many Canadians such as farmers, French-Canadians and non-British immigrants felt the negative effects of conscription. Conscription had political effects on the country that would last forever. https://www.warmuseum.ca/firstworldwar/introduction/key-canadian-events/ -
Prohibition: Social (-1)
Prohibition may have had some positive effects in Canada, however, prohibition increased crime in Canada. Selling and buying alcohol illegally, along with other drugs had become extremely common on the streets in Canada. -
Treaty of Versailles: Political (+2)
On June 28, 1919, the war officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed. https://www.warmuseum.ca/firstworldwar/introduction/key-canadian-events/ -
Discovery of Insulin: Social (+2)
In 1921, Dr. Fredrick Banting, a medical student at the University of Toronto, announced the discovery of insulin. He received a Nobel prize for one of the most important discoveries in medical history. -
The Halibut Treaty: Political (+1)
In 1923, Canada and the United States negotiated fishing rights in the Pacific Ocean. This is important because it was the first time Canada had signed a treaty without a British Official being present. This showed Canada growing to be independent of the British Empire. https://www.sutori.com/story/canada-s-major-events-during-1920-s-and-1930-s-timeline--24stj74irSKVbaQHrG1aBKr1 -
The Great Depression: Economic (-2)
The Great Depression had huge effects on Canada that would last a lifetime. The increasing number of unemployed Canadians and decreasing price of agriculture had an extreme effect on Canada's economy. https://www.sutori.com/story/canada-s-major-events-during-1920-s-and-1930-s-timeline--24stj74irSKVbaQHrG1aBKr1