Unit 2 Activity 7

By Andy_HRV10

  • Event 1: Outbreak of World War I (1914)

    Event 1: Outbreak of World War I (1914)
    • Ranking: $-2$ (Great Decline)
    • Category: Political/Social/Economic (impacted all)
    • Rationale: While it brought Canada onto the world stage, the human cost was immense, with many casualties and a deep societal divide over conscription. It led to significant loss of life and a shift towards a wartime economy.
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    Event: Continued Operation of Residential Schools (Throughout the period)

    • Ranking: $-2$ (Great Decline)
    • Category: Social
    • Rationale: The forced assimilation and abuse within residential schools continued throughout this period, causing immense harm to Indigenous communities and cultures. This represents a profound moral and social decline for Canada.

  • Event 2: Conscription Crisis (1917)

    Event 2: Conscription Crisis (1917)
    • Ranking: $-2$ (Great Decline)
    • Category: Political/Social
    • Rationale: This event deeply divided the country, particularly along French-English lines, leading to riots and mistrust. It showed a major crack in national unity during a critical time.

  • Event 3: Introduction of Income Tax (1917)

    Event 3: Introduction of Income Tax (1917)
    • Ranking: $0$ (Neutral/Mixed)
    • Category: Economic/Political
    • Rationale: Initially a "temporary" wartime measure, it became permanent. While it provided the government with revenue for public services, it also placed a new financial burden on citizens. Its long-term impact is complex.

  • Event 4: Women's Suffrage Movement Gains Momentum (Various dates, culminating in federal vote 1918)

    Event 4: Women's Suffrage Movement Gains Momentum (Various dates, culminating in federal vote 1918)
    Ranking: $+2$ (Great Progress)
    • Category: Social/Political
    • Rationale: The granting of the federal vote to women was a huge step forward for equality and democratic participation in Canada. It empowered a significant portion of the population that was previously excluded.

  • Event 6: Establishment of the Canadian National Railway (1919)

    Event 6: Establishment of the Canadian National Railway (1919)
    • Ranking: $+1$ (Progress)
    • Category: Economic/Social
    • Rationale: The creation of CNR helped to unify the country by improving transportation and communication across vast distances, boosting trade and connecting communities. It was a major infrastructure development.

  • Event 5: Winnipeg General Strike (1919)

    Event 5: Winnipeg General Strike (1919)
    • Ranking: $-1$ (Decline)
    • Category: Economic/Social
    • Rationale: While it highlighted workers' grievances and led to some social reforms later, the immediate outcome was repression and the arrest of strike leaders. It exposed deep class tensions and challenges to industrial relations.

  • Event 7: Chanak Crisis (1922)

    Event 7: Chanak Crisis (1922)
    • Ranking: $+1$ (Progress)
    • Category: Political
    • Rationale: Canada's refusal to automatically support Britain's military action in Turkey was a significant step towards greater autonomy and independence in foreign policy, showing Canada's maturing national identity.

  • Event 8: Economic Boom of the Roaring Twenties (Mid-1920s)

    Event 8: Economic Boom of the Roaring Twenties (Mid-1920s)
    • Ranking: $+1$ (Progress)
    • Category: Economic
    • Rationale: This period saw significant economic growth, increased industrialization, and a rise in living standards for many Canadians, especially in urban areas. New technologies like radios and cars became more accessible.

  • Event 9: The Persons Case (1929)

    Event 9: The Persons Case (1929)
    • Ranking: $+2$ (Great Progress)
    • Category: Social/Political
    • Rationale: While the legal decision was in 1929, the fight for women to be recognized as "persons" eligible for Senate appointments reflects a long struggle. The eventual ruling was a landmark victory for women's rights and equality in Canada.