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women worked in the military (+1)
during the war, woman where not allowed to enlist in the mans jobs- but they played a crucial role in the military- nursing. Women “shared in the extreme dangers of trench warfare even though they were not allowed to enlist as soldiers”, and shared the risk of being killed. women working together with men and having their working abilities utilised while maintaining the lame level of respect as a man in the military set the standard for gender equality. -
those in the military where very proud (+1)
Frank Walker, a 20 year old man who was chosen for the military, was very grateful to be given this opportunity to fight for his country. From his perspective “[they] strut around, for the most part, as if the destiny of the Empire hung on [their] every step [...] ridiculous, of course, but there is something grand about it”. This is an example of how better opportunities were available to Canadians at this time. -
French-Canadian Regiment (+2)
Given from the perspective of Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas-Louis Tremblay, many French-Canadian soldiers couldn't understand the English instructions given within the Canadian military, not allowing them to be promoted. The 22nd Battalion was formed after the French-Canadian Regiment, allowing french speaking soldiers to be promoted. This is an example of how Canadians were all treated equal. -
Native Establishment Was Strong (+2)
From the perspective of Francis Pegahmagabow, one of the aboriginals who went to war and gained a lot of respect from other Canadians and a fierce reputation, as he was an excellent sniper. they also put in a lot of effort to travel to recruitment stations so they could volunteer. This shows how Canadians come together to stand up for what they believe in. -
Lieutenant Colonel Bordens’s Letter (-2)
Allison Borden wrote a letter to go home with every boy and girl within the school of Nova Scotia, being completely bias and manipulating the young minds of children to his benefit. He used his trusted high ranked name to deliver completely bias information to children, making them beg and persuade all men they know to go to war, or else their homes and farms would be destroyed by the "cruel Germans who are trying to destroy our empire". This shows how society became less free and fair. -
Women Fulfilling Men's Places While They are Gone (+1)
With men away at war, women became the family providers, and entering the workforce to fill jobs men would usually do. Women relative of a soldier where also given the opportunity to vote, allowing women to become more involved in politics. Women where finally given the opportunity to be equal to men, and given human rights instead of being property. However, "Industrialisation did not have the overwhelming impact on Black women wage earners that it did on white women". -
Unemployment Disappears (+2)
With employment opportunities being added for every soldier sent away, unemployment was eradicated and even women had jobs in the workforce. More jobs where being created as a result of the war, with almost “700 factories churning out aircraft, warships and most of the shells fired by British guns” and “The wartime industry did more than $2 million of business daily”. This is an example of how more job opportunities were available to Canadians and how everyone has a job. -
black men doing a white mans job (+2)
Jeremiah Jones, a black man who was enlisted in the 106th overseas battalion, rescued his unit form an enemy machine gun nest, contributing to one of "Canada's greatest victories in World War I". being one of only 16 black soldiers assigned to the Royal Canadian Regiment at Vimy Ridge, he "[proved] a black man's worth in a white man's army". -
Canada Was in Extreme Debt (-2)
The needs of war pushed Canada's financial status into the negatives by an extreme amount. By the end of the war, the national debt was $1.2 billion. Workers were pushed to their limits and struggled to meet the needs of war. The government relied on the citizens to pay for the expenses of war, resulting in tax. Business profit war taxes and income taxes were introduced, where people faced additional fines if not paid in full in time. This shows economical struggles -
Chinese Immigration Act (-2)
An act that the government of Canada put into place controlling the immigration of most countries to Canada, but Chinese, Japanese and South Asians where completely prohibited, except for diplomats, merchants and foreign students. This is an example of how society became less free and fair.
