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Great Depression Starts
The great depression starts because of the extreme drought in north america causing crop production to slow to a halt. people lost their farms, houses, vehicles and money. -
Statue Of Westminster Is Made
The Statue Of Westminster is a British law that gives Canada independence to join the war whenever is needed instead of being under British command. -
Canadian government opens relief camps
The Canadian government opened relief camps to provide for homeless or single men effected by The Great Depression. these camps provided shelter, Employment and medical needs for men effected by the Great Depression. -
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On-To Ottawa Trek
in 1935 the men of relief camps who were earning 20 cents a day illegally rode trains into Ottawa to protest for their rights and freedom. -
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Canadian soldiers fight illegally in the Spanish war
A total of 1,546 Canadian Soldiers left to fight in the 1937 Spanish Civil War. anywhere from 400 to 700 of these Canadian soldiers had died. -
Canada declares war on Germany
In 1939 Canada independently declared war on Germany. during the first world war Canada joined under British command, the gained independence after World War 1. -
D-day for Canada
In 1944 14,000 Canadian troops landed on the German held beach code-named "Juno." The German lines were 10 kilometers long, the Canadians are known for pushing the farthest into the beach. A total of 156,000 soldiers were put on all 5 beaches. -
Japan Surrenders, ending the second world war.
The Japanese surrendered in august 1945, it wasn't formally signed until September 2nd 1945. the Japanese knew an invasion was imminent as they couldn't conduct any major operations after the 2 atomic bombs dropped over their country by the Americans.