Modernization of Canada after WWI
Kwon (Catherine) Heesu
CHC2D1 Mr.Olsen
WWI is one of the biggest wars in world history. Because of the enormous scale of the war, it is also known as the “Great War”. WWI occurred in 1914, July 28th and ended in 1918, November 11th. The war began when the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria became a conflict between Austria-Hungary and Serbia. The conflict between the two countries soon escalated into a worldwide war. What was the impact of WWI on countries over the world? Some of the countries were led to their collapse while some other countries were developed and improved. Canada was one of the countries that were improved. Canada became more modern after WWI in many ways. This essay will suggest the reasons why Canada was
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First, the post-WWI era provoked an equalizing effect on many aspects of Canadian society. The women’s suffrage movement, which was a demonstration to earn the right of women to vote in political elections, also became active during this period. The social right movement for women had existed since the 1870s, but it finally became real in this era. During the war, women took over from the men in work(factories, companies and offices). They hold families together and prepared supplies and food for the men who were overseas. Women’s devotion finally let women get the federal vote in three stages. The Military Voters act of 1917 allowed nurses and women who were working in military services to vote. Then the Wartime Election Act included women with husbands, fathers, or sons to serve. Lastly, all the women over 21 were allowed to vote in 1919, on January 1st. Another equalizing effect was the labour movement, which let the workers demand better rights and wages. Before the war, Labour unions in Canada were present but had limited power. Most of the unions were dominated and influenced by American-based
The Fifteenth amendment was ratified in March 1870 (encouraged women, particularly Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott/ Women’s Rights Movement/ The Declaration of Sentiments – campaigning for equal rights – not only are women allowed to vote today, some are being elected to public office at all levels of government (example: Hilary Clinton, running as Democratic candidate for nomination in the U.S. presidential election of
Chiranjeev Reddy Katam Yoora Kim CHC2D 5 June 2023 Hitler’s Formation of the Nazi Party and its Impact on WWII to the Day Adolf Hitler's ascension to power and the establishment of the Nazi Party had significant ramifications for World War II and have left an enduring impact on a global scale, even 100 years after the formation of the Nazi Party. Hitler's formative years, marked by his upbringing, experiences, and relationships, played a monumental role in shaping his beliefs and personality, which eventually led to him becoming the barbaric and cruel tyrant he is remembered as today. Canada played a pivotal role in World War II by actively participating in significant battles, providing crucial natural resources, and aiding in
In the early years of the war, Canada's fiscal condition was discouraging. In 1914, wheat yields dove because of a genuine drought. In 1914 and 1915, more than 50,000 people lost their jobs as the railroad territory tumbled under colossal measures of commitment.
Canada as a country has changed a lot throughout the years. One of the biggest causes of these changes is WWI. The war caused the Conscription Crisis which had a lot of consequences, Canada's identity was changed forever because of WWI and The Roaring Twenties” did not represent the First Nations, Métis and Inuit experiences after the war. The Canadian Conscription Crisis during WWI had a lot of consequences for the country although Canada didn't have much of a choice.
Saint John's College Did World War One have a positive effect on Canada? Keith Wilson History CHC2D1 Mr. Chisholm Due: 2023-03-09 World War One had a positive effect on Canada because of the Contributions and Achievements of Women, and Canadians in the war at the sea. During World War One there was a debate in Canada, to ban alcohol or to keep it legal.
Next, the return of Canadian soldiers had a massive impact on Canada as a whole. More than a million Canadians, both men and women, served in World War 2 with hundreds of thousands less, returning (Second World War, 2022). These changes consisted of growing populations and interventions, with people saying that “Canada was also fundamentally transformed… There was increased urbanization, industrialization, state intervention in the lives of Canadians.” (Canada and the Second World War, n.d.).
In the years from 1945 – 2000, Canada developed and changed as a nation. These changes had both positive and negative effects and many have subject to controversy throughout Canada. With global crises at hand, such as the Cold War, Canada found itself involved in international affairs in a way it had never been before. The role Canada had to take in the international community greatly developed Canada’s international role. Throughout this, Canada found itself heavily influenced by the US and struggled to keeps its autonomy from American influences and maintain friendly relations with the United States.
(Second World War) and through the wars, developed the nation to its powerful extent today. Canada’s contribution towards the Allied Victories was of a significant nature because it spent billions of dollars towards technological advancements and production as well as military support throughout the overseas and homeland defence. These contributions brought the wars to an end much quicker and saved millions of lives who were experiencing every aspect of the horrors which war
Under Boden's leadership, the right to vote in the Federation is now extended to women in the armed forces and to female relatives of servicemen. The extension of the federal right to vote to women in the armed forces and female relatives of servicemen in 1917, under Borden's leadership, could prove the effectiveness of a series of difficult efforts by women for the right to vote, and paved the way for the subsequent expansion of this right for most Canadian women. JANUARY 01, 1883: Toronto Women’s Suffrage Association Established
Although it would appear that this was only a tiny step, it was a massive triumph for feminists at the time. It laid the groundwork for later movements for women's suffrage by demonstrating that women could engage in the political process. The broader extension of voting rights in the following decades was made possible thanks partly to the second reform measure. The Franchise Act gave most males the right to vote in 1884, while the Representation of the People Act gave women over 30 who satisfied specific property requirements the right to vote in 1918. Ultimately, the Equal Franchise Act of 1928 granted women the same voting rights as males.
The world had just come out of the second world war, and everyone knew how bad wartimes were. No one wanted another war, but the threat of one was a huge fear looming over Canada. Canada’s geography also heightened the fear because Canada is placed between the Soviet Union and the United States of America. These two countries were on opposite sides of the spectrum, with the United States believing in freedom and democracy, while the Soviet government believe very strongly in government control and communism. Canadians feared that if one of these countries decided to strike, they would be caught in the middle, and there was nothing they could do.
In 1939, no one thought that women, who weren 't even considered people decades before, would have such a massive impact in the Second World War. Canadian women 's contribution to the war effort, and their role at the home front and overseas had greatly increased since the previous, devastating First World War. The Second World War brought change to Canadian women on an unpredictable scale, though their volunteer work, paid labour force, and their contributions in the armed forces. Surely without the contributions made by the Canadian women, Canada and her allies would not have been as successful as they were. By far, the prime contribution made by Canadian women to the war effort came through their unpaid labour as volunteer work.
During WWII, Canada played a crucial role in the Battle of the Atlantic and the air war over Germany. They contributed troops to the allied forces and punched far above their weight for a small nation of then only 11 million people. Because of Canada’s oversized role in the War, it established itself as a middle power. This position helped define Canada in a number of ways, primarily being one of the first non-great powers to help build the United Nations. It earned respect from other countries and with The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Women have shaped Canadian History The proliferation of Canadian women’s movements, notably their redefining role in society, has had a profound propitious impact on Canada’s identity in the twentieth century. The contribution of Canadian women in the cultural life (sports, the arts and dance), the political impact from the leadership role of a female perspective (Nellie McClung) and women’s economic empowerment all contribute to the shape of Canadian history. Canadian culture had become invisible and nearly indistinguishable from the neighboring United States.
And their traditional roles included staying home, rearing children and looking after their families. Women were not granted the right to vote until August 18th 1920 (The 19th Amendment, n.d.). The 19th Amendment to the U.S Constitution granted American women the right to vote—a right known as woman suffrage. This was only less than a hundred years ago, while men have been given that right since the beginning