During World War 1 (WWI), Canada’s place in global politics changed significantly. At the same time, the country has evolved within, as it introduced new policies and programs for its citizens. Before the war, Canada was an ally of the British army, being under the European state’s control (Watts). Thus, Canada’s partaking in WWI was not entirely voluntary. Nevertheless, the nation’s actions in the war have turned Canada into an independent and respected state.
The beginning of the war was marked by great losses in the field and in the economy of the state. However, the cruel conditions of combat also united the Canadian nations, especially during such events as the Battle of Vimy Ridge in 1917 (Watts). At the same time, the country evolved socially with women’s suffrage resulting in women getting voting rights in 1916 (Watts). By the war’s end, Canada had shown itself as a great power, which allowed the state to demand more independence and become a member of the newly created League of Nations (Watts). Nevertheless, the country continued to isolate itself from other nations in its politics, further separating itself from Great Britain. In 1929, at the end of this period, Canada entered the era of the Great Depression, but it also made great strides toward gender equality.
Canadian history between 1914 and 1929 is a series of interconnected events that depicts how the Northern American country has moved away from its dependence on the British commence and towards a path of its own. The nation has gone through numerous struggles and lost many people, as well as its economic stability. Nonetheless, it gained more independence, improved its social structures, and opened up opportunities for international collaboration.
Work Cited
Watts, Richard. “First World War Changed Us Forever, Historian Says.”Times Colonist, 2019.