Events that Shaped Canada A look at events in history

Canada’s Identity For the longest time Canada was not a country. We were part of the British Empire. For the longest time Canada was not a country. We were part of the British Empire. Many of our customs and traditions came from Britain. Much of our language, government, and way of life, was based on Britain. Many of our customs and traditions came from Britain. Much of our language, government, and way of life, was based on Britain.

Canada’s Identity Canada is also a country of immigrants. People from other countries have been moving to Canada, since the times of settlement. Canada is also a country of immigrants. People from other countries have been moving to Canada, since the times of settlement. Some of our customs and traditions, also come from these immigrants and their home countries. Some of our customs and traditions, also come from these immigrants and their home countries.

Patriotism Patriotism is when people feel strongly about their country. They feel proud to be from a particular country. Patriotism is when people feel strongly about their country. They feel proud to be from a particular country. Someone who is patriotic is proud from their country. Someone who is patriotic is proud from their country. Canadians are patriotic, but because of there history it took a while to get this way. Canadians are patriotic, but because of there history it took a while to get this way. They were a country for the longest time that was a colony of Britain and a country of immigrants. Events in history have helped Canadians become patriotic but also define what it means to be Canadian. They were a country for the longest time that was a colony of Britain and a country of immigrants. Events in history have helped Canadians become patriotic but also define what it means to be Canadian.

Canada’s Identity There have been many events that have occurred in our history, that have also shaped our identity. There have been many events that have occurred in our history, that have also shaped our identity. Slowly Canada began to develop its own identity, rather than just being a colony under the British Empire or a Country of immigrants Slowly Canada began to develop its own identity, rather than just being a colony under the British Empire or a Country of immigrants Let’s take a look at some of these events. Let’s take a look at some of these events.

War of 1812 Canada was still a colony of Britain, but his was the first war in which Canadians fought to protect their lands. Canada was still a colony of Britain, but his was the first war in which Canadians fought to protect their lands. The British, with the Canadians, defeat the American Revolutionists. The British, with the Canadians, defeat the American Revolutionists.

World War I Known as the Great War or First World War. Known as the Great War or First World War. Went from Went from Took place mostly in Europe, but involved many countries around the world Took place mostly in Europe, but involved many countries around the world Canada joined the war because the British were part of the war. Canada joined the war because the British were part of the war. War began because Franz Ferdinand was assassinated. He was the heir to the Austrian- Hungary throne. War began because Franz Ferdinand was assassinated. He was the heir to the Austrian- Hungary throne.

Facts about WWI 40 million causalities (people who died), 20 million were military, 20 million were civilian. 40 million causalities (people who died), 20 million were military, 20 million were civilian. Canada fought for the British, but fought as Canadians. This was the beginning of Canada’s independence. We did not have a choice to join the war, unlike the Americans, but we fought for Canada. Canada fought for the British, but fought as Canadians. This was the beginning of Canada’s independence. We did not have a choice to join the war, unlike the Americans, but we fought for Canada.

Canada’s role in WWI Many Canadians died in the war. Many Canadians died in the war. Canada took part in many battles. One of the most famous and important was the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Canada took part in many battles. One of the most famous and important was the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Canadians developed patriotism. They were fighting to defend the people of Canada, not just for Britain. Canadians developed patriotism. They were fighting to defend the people of Canada, not just for Britain.

Battle of Vimy Ridge The Canadian corps battle the Germans. This victory was a major success during the war. The Canadian corps battle the Germans. This victory was a major success during the war. Unfortunately many Canadian soldiers died as well. Unfortunately many Canadian soldiers died as well.

Conscription Crisis In 1917 not enough people were volunteering for the war. Many soldiers were dying and not enough people were signing up to a soldiers. In 1917 not enough people were volunteering for the war. Many soldiers were dying and not enough people were signing up to a soldiers. The Canadian Government had to make a decision, the decided to force all men, of a certain age to join the army. The Canadian Government had to make a decision, the decided to force all men, of a certain age to join the army. The made many people upset, because they felt it should be a choice. But without these men, the allies may have not been successful in the war. The made many people upset, because they felt it should be a choice. But without these men, the allies may have not been successful in the war.

Halifax Explosion faxexplosion/ faxexplosion/ faxexplosion/ faxexplosion/ This explosion was the worst man-made catastrophes on Canadian soil. This explosion was the worst man-made catastrophes on Canadian soil people were killed, 9000 injured people were killed, 9000 injured.

World War II This was the second world war. It was also a global war. This was the second world war. It was also a global war. 60 million people died. 60 million people died. The allies were the Soviet Union, United States and Britain. The allies were the Soviet Union, United States and Britain. The axis were Germany, Italy and Japan. The axis were Germany, Italy and Japan

World War II Adolf Hitler started the war by invading Poland. Adolf Hitler started the war by invading Poland. Hitler wanted to make Germany the world super power. Hitler wanted to make Germany the world super power. Japan also wanted to have more power in the world. Japan also wanted to have more power in the world.

Canada and World War II Canada was very influential in the success of the allies. Canada was very influential in the success of the allies. Canada participated in the Invasion of Normandy. Canada participated in the Invasion of Normandy. Canada’s patriotism grew. Canadian soldiers continued to fight for Canada. Canada’s patriotism grew. Canadian soldiers continued to fight for Canada.

Japanese Internment Camps During the war, Japan was the enemy. During the war, Japan was the enemy. The Canadian government decided to put all Japanese people in internment camps. The Canadian government decided to put all Japanese people in internment camps. They held them prisoner because they were worried that they may side with the Japanese and attack the people in Canada. They held them prisoner because they were worried that they may side with the Japanese and attack the people in Canada. David Suzuki was a prisoner in these camps. David Suzuki was a prisoner in these camps.

Invasion of Normandy ndex.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA ndex.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA ndex.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA ndex.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA The Allies invaded France, which was occupied by Germany. There were many deaths, but this victory was the beginning of the end for Germany. The Allies invaded France, which was occupied by Germany. There were many deaths, but this victory was the beginning of the end for Germany.

Post War Events Lestor B. Pearson, PM- works with the United Nations to develop a peace keeping force. He won a Nobel Peace Prize for this idea. Lestor B. Pearson, PM- works with the United Nations to develop a peace keeping force. He won a Nobel Peace Prize for this idea. Canada is still very involved today in Peace Keeping missions around the world. Ie- Afghanistan Canada is still very involved today in Peace Keeping missions around the world. Ie- Afghanistan

Bill of Rights In 1960 Canada developed its own Bill of Rights. In 1960 Canada developed its own Bill of Rights. it obliged the federal government to guarantee civil rights and freedoms to all Canadians. it obliged the federal government to guarantee civil rights and freedoms to all Canadians. It recognized the rights of individuals to life, liberty, personal security and enjoyment of property. It recognized the rights of individuals to life, liberty, personal security and enjoyment of property.

Flag Act The Flag Act in 1964 enabled Canada to create its own flag The Flag Act in 1964 enabled Canada to create its own flag On February 15, 1965, Canada’s new flag flew for the first time from the Peace tower in Ottawa. On February 15, 1965, Canada’s new flag flew for the first time from the Peace tower in Ottawa.

Canada Act In 1982 the Canada Act was passed. In 1982 the Canada Act was passed. It essentially cut Canada free from all ties to Britain It essentially cut Canada free from all ties to Britain It gave Canada its freedom and officially made Canada its own country. It gave Canada its freedom and officially made Canada its own country.

Charter of Rights and Freedoms In 1982, The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms came into effect. In 1982, The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms came into effect. The Charter guarantees all Canadians fundamental rights, democratic rights, mobility rights, legal rights, equality rights and linguistic rights. The Charter guarantees all Canadians fundamental rights, democratic rights, mobility rights, legal rights, equality rights and linguistic rights. The Charter has led to profound changes in Canadian law. The Charter has led to profound changes in Canadian law.

Events in Canadian History Open Immigration policy, right from the pre- colonial era. Open Immigration policy, right from the pre- colonial era. War of 1812 War of 1812 World War I World War I Conscription Crisis of 1917 Conscription Crisis of 1917 World War II World War II Bill of Rights Bill of Rights Flag Act Flag Act Charter of Rights and Freedoms Charter of Rights and Freedoms Canada Canada