Events that Shaped Events that Shaped CanadaCanada

A look at events in historyA look at events in history

Canada’s IdentityCanada’s Identity

For the longest time Canada was not a For the longest time Canada was not a country. We were part of the British country. We were part of the British Empire.Empire.

Many of our customs and traditions came Many of our customs and traditions came from Britain. Much of our language, from Britain. Much of our language, government, and way of life, was based on government, and way of life, was based on Britain.Britain.

Canada’s IdentityCanada’s Identity

Canada is also a country of immigrants. Canada is also a country of immigrants. People from other countries have been People from other countries have been moving to Canada, since the times of moving to Canada, since the times of settlement.settlement.

Some of our customs and traditions, also Some of our customs and traditions, also come from these immigrants and their come from these immigrants and their home countries.home countries.

PatriotismPatriotism Patriotism is when people feel strongly about their Patriotism is when people feel strongly about their

country. They feel proud to be from a particular country. 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 Canadians are patriotic, but because of there history it took a while to get this way.took a while to get this way.

They were a country for the longest time that was a They were a country for the longest time that was a colony of Britain and a country of immigrants. Events in colony of Britain and a country of immigrants. Events in history have helped Canadians become patriotic but also history have helped Canadians become patriotic but also define what it means to be Canadian.define what it means to be Canadian.

Canada’s IdentityCanada’s Identity

There have been many events that have There have been many events that have occurred in our history, that have also shaped occurred in our history, that have also shaped our identity.our identity.

Slowly Canada began to develop its own Slowly Canada began to develop its own identity, rather than just being a colony under identity, rather than just being a colony under the British Empire or a Country of immigrantsthe 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 1812War of 1812

Canada was still a colony of Britain, but Canada was still a colony of Britain, but his was the first war in which Canadians his was the first war in which Canadians fought to protect their lands.fought to protect their lands.

The British, with the Canadians, defeat the The British, with the Canadians, defeat the American Revolutionists.American Revolutionists.

World War IWorld War I

Known as the Great War or First World War.Known as the Great War or First World War. Went from 1914-1919Went from 1914-1919 Took place mostly in Europe, but involved many Took place mostly in Europe, but involved many

countries around the worldcountries around the world Canada joined the war because the British were Canada joined the war because the British were

part of the war.part of the war. War began because Franz Ferdinand was War began because Franz Ferdinand was

assassinated. He was the heir to the Austrian-assassinated. He was the heir to the Austrian-Hungary throne.Hungary throne.

Facts about WWIFacts about WWI

40 million causalities (people who died), 40 million causalities (people who died), 20 million were military, 20 million were 20 million were military, 20 million were civilian.civilian.

Canada fought for the British, but fought Canada fought for the British, but fought as Canadians. This was the beginning of as Canadians. This was the beginning of Canada’s independence. We did not have Canada’s independence. We did not have a choice to join the war, unlike the a choice to join the war, unlike the Americans, but we fought for Canada.Americans, but we fought for Canada.

Canada’s role in WWICanada’s role in WWI

Many Canadians died in the war.Many Canadians died in the war.

Canada took part in many battles. One of Canada took part in many battles. One of the most famous and important was the the most famous and important was the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Battle of Vimy Ridge.

Canadians developed patriotism. They Canadians developed patriotism. They were fighting to defend the people of were fighting to defend the people of Canada, not just for Britain.Canada, not just for Britain.

Battle of Vimy RidgeBattle of Vimy Ridge

The Canadian corps battle the Germans. The Canadian corps battle the Germans. This victory was a major success during This victory was a major success during the war.the war.

Unfortunately many Canadian soldiers Unfortunately many Canadian soldiers died as well.died as well.

Conscription CrisisConscription Crisis In 1917 not enough people were volunteering for In 1917 not enough people were volunteering for

the war. Many soldiers were dying and not the war. Many soldiers were dying and not enough people were signing up to a soldiers.enough people were signing up to a soldiers.

The Canadian Government had to make a The Canadian Government had to make a decision, the decided to force all men, of a decision, the decided to force all men, of a certain age to join the army.certain age to join the army.

The made many people upset, because they felt The made many people upset, because they felt it should be a choice. But without these men, it should be a choice. But without these men, the allies may have not been successful in the the allies may have not been successful in the war.war.

Halifax ExplosionHalifax Explosion

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This explosion was This explosion was the worst man-made the worst man-made catastrophes on catastrophes on Canadian soil.Canadian soil.

2000 people were 2000 people were killed, 9000 injured.killed, 9000 injured.

World War IIWorld War II

This was the second world war. It was This was the second world war. It was also a global war.also a global war.

60 million people died. 60 million people died. The The alliesallies were the Soviet Union, United were the Soviet Union, United

States and Britain.States and Britain.The The axisaxis were Germany, Italy and Japan. were Germany, Italy and Japan. 1939-19451939-1945

World War IIWorld War II

Adolf Hitler started the war by invading Adolf Hitler started the war by invading Poland.Poland.

Hitler wanted to make Germany the world Hitler wanted to make Germany the world super power.super power.

Japan also wanted to have more power in Japan also wanted to have more power in the world.the world.

Canada and World War IICanada and World War II

Canada was very influential in the success Canada was very influential in the success of the allies.of the allies.

Canada participated in the Invasion of Canada participated in the Invasion of Normandy.Normandy.

Canada’s patriotism grew. Canadian Canada’s patriotism grew. Canadian soldiers continued to fight for Canada. soldiers continued to fight for Canada.

Japanese Internment CampsJapanese Internment Camps

During the war, Japan was the enemy.During the war, Japan was the enemy.

The Canadian government decided to put all The Canadian government decided to put all Japanese people in internment camps.Japanese people in internment camps.

They held them prisoner because they were They held them prisoner because they were worried that they may side with the Japanese worried that they may side with the Japanese and attack the people in Canada.and attack the people in Canada.

David Suzuki was a prisoner in these camps.David Suzuki was a prisoner in these camps.

Invasion of NormandyInvasion of Normandy

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The Allies invaded France, which was The Allies invaded France, which was occupied by Germany. There were many occupied by Germany. There were many deaths, but this victory was the beginning deaths, but this victory was the beginning of the end for Germany. of the end for Germany.

Post War EventsPost War Events

Lestor B. Pearson, PM- works with the Lestor B. Pearson, PM- works with the United Nations to develop a peace United Nations to develop a peace keeping force. He won a Nobel Peace keeping force. He won a Nobel Peace Prize for this idea.Prize for this idea.

Canada is still very involved today in Canada is still very involved today in Peace Keeping missions around the world. Peace Keeping missions around the world. Ie- Afghanistan Ie- Afghanistan

Bill of RightsBill 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 it obliged the federal government to guarantee civil rights and freedoms to all Canadians. civil rights and freedoms to all Canadians.

It recognized the rights of individuals to life, It recognized the rights of individuals to life, liberty, personal security and enjoyment of liberty, personal security and enjoyment of property.property.

Flag ActFlag Act

The Flag Act in 1964 enabled Canada to The Flag Act in 1964 enabled Canada to create its own flagcreate its own flag

On February 15, 1965, Canada’s new flag On February 15, 1965, Canada’s new flag flew for the first time from the Peace tower flew for the first time from the Peace tower in Ottawa. in Ottawa.

Canada ActCanada Act

In 1982 the Canada Act was passed.In 1982 the Canada Act was passed.

It essentially cut Canada free from all ties It essentially cut Canada free from all ties to Britainto Britain

It gave Canada its freedom and officially It gave Canada its freedom and officially made Canada its own country.made Canada its own country.

Charter of Rights and FreedomsCharter of Rights and Freedoms

In 1982, The Canadian Charter of Rights and In 1982, The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms came into effect. Freedoms came into effect.

The Charter guarantees all Canadians The Charter guarantees all Canadians fundamental rights, democratic rights, mobility fundamental rights, democratic rights, mobility rights, legal rights, equality rights and linguistic rights, legal rights, equality rights and linguistic rights. rights.

The Charter has led to profound changes in The Charter has led to profound changes in Canadian law. Canadian law.

Events in Canadian HistoryEvents in Canadian History Open Immigration policy, right from the pre-Open Immigration policy, right from the pre-

colonial era.colonial era. War of 1812War of 1812 World War IWorld War I Conscription Crisis of 1917Conscription Crisis of 1917 World War IIWorld War II Bill of RightsBill of Rights Flag ActFlag Act Charter of Rights and FreedomsCharter of Rights and Freedoms CanadaCanada