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Women partake in war efforts +2 (Social/Economical change)
The treatment and perception of women changed as a result of their participation in WWI efforts. "For some Canadians, images and news of nurses working hard at the front and sacrificing their lives helped to change notions of women as fragile, helpless creatures" (U2A1 Content 6). Women entered the labour force to support their families and meet the demands of supplies needed for the war efforts. -
Technology +2 (Economical/Social change)
The years 1914-1918 were a period of growth in technological advancements for Canada. Many discoveries were made that led to improvements in machinery and communication. Radios were invented, the air force was introduced and machine guns were added to fighter planes. -
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Francis Pegahmagabow and the First Nations soldiers +1 (Social change)
Pegahmagabow acquired a fierce reputation among his fellow soldiers. He was awarded 3 military medals for his war efforts. He fought at the 2nd battle of Ypres where despite the high death toll, Canadians managed to hold on to most of their positions. -
Jeremiah Jones and Black Canadian soldiers +1 (Social change)
Jeremiah Jones a black Canadian soldier was among the the 16 soldiers assigned to the Royal Canadian Regiment during the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Jones rescued his unit from an enemy machine gun nest. He was recommended for a distinguished conduct medal. -
War Artists +1 (Social/Political/Economical change)
These artists highlighted the realities of war through their work. The artist exhibits drew in large crowds enabling a war memorial fund to be established. -
Women given right to vote +2 (Political change)
In 1917, the War Time Elections Act was passed that enabled women with the right to vote. -
Entertainment Advancement +1 (Social change)
Mary Pickford was a Canadian actor who had a significant role in the development of film acting. She was a Canadian pioneer in early Hollywood. -
Billy Bishop and the War in the Air +1 (Social change)
Billy Bishop was a famous Canadian fighter pilot. His accomplishments included single handedly shooting down three German fighter planes. The Canadian Air Force was established in 1920 thanks to pilots like Billy Bishop. -
Unemployment decreases +2 (Economical change)
WWI efforts resulted in diminishing unemployment rates as factories in Canada manufactured goods for the war effort (U2A3-Case Study #2). Many of Canada's resources such as lumber, nickel and copper were needed to manufacture military supplies (shells, airplanes and ships). This need for goods and resources created job opportunities for Canadians and helped boost Canada's economic status during WWI. -
Canada earns respect +2 (Political change)
Canada became its own country and separated from Britain after its involvement in WWI. Canada earned recognition and respect by other nations as a result of its strong participation in WWI. This involvement literally put Canada on the world map.
