Grade 10 History Notes

In the years between 1914 and 1929, relations between French and English Canada were shown to be very unpleasant, due to events which occurred throughout the time frame. To begin with, the conscription crisis of 1917 brought upon hostility and division between French and English Canada. The conscription crisis occurred when the federal government of Canada, as well as Canada’s Prime minister at the time, Sir Robert

In 1919, World War I had finally come to an end, leaving most of the world in a post war depression. However, in countries like Canada, the decade ahead would be filled with amazing growth and change in many ways. The 1920s were an exciting time in Canada because of the economic prosperity, technological, social and cultural revolutions and growing political responsibility and change in policy that country experienced. These economic, social and political changes really made the 1920s in Canada “roar”.

Former prime minister, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, believed greatly in what he thought Canada was to become. “The nineteenth century was the century of the United States. I think that we can claim that is it Canada that shall fill the twentieth century. “ was said by Laurier and his words passed almost without notice at the time. However, it did not take long before his words had somehow been transformed into the most famous phrase in Canadian history, “The twentieth century belongs to Canada.” His words showed great confidence and pride in the actions that Canada was supposedly to take to fulfill his vision. He believed that Canada would fill the century, not in size or military might but in progress, growth, and quality of life. Ultimately, he

Lisbon is the main area that Henry the Navigator sent out his ships to discover the new world. This became a very popular trading depot because of its location and finding new things during exploration. This was a place where the Colombian Exchange happened, especially with what is now Brazil. This is also where Ferdinand Magellan set off to sail completely around the earth.

There are major events that mark the beginning and end of this period. The period began at around 9000 B.C.E. when the popularity of agriculture grew. The domestication of animals like sheep, cattle, goats, and pigs began to appear within civilizations. The end of this period came at around 1000 B.C.E. when civilizations began focusing on strengthening their culture and politics. This took place once the civilizations did not have to devote all of their focus to staying alive.

When the Nazi’s arrested Jews and sent them to concentration camps, the conditions were terrible. The men, women, and children in the camps were not treated with the rights they deserved, since they were forced into harsh labor, placed in killing centers where gas chambers were used to effectively and quickly murder thousands of Jews a day, and experimented on to find new medicines and so the German scientists could find out how much pain and torture they could endure until death. In America, over 120,000 Japanese-Americans were relocated into camps during the period of World War II. Even though these Americans were not treated as harshly as the Jews in concentration camps, they lost

The Great War from 1914-1918 in Europe had a traumatic toll on Canadians. The soldiers in the fields were forever changed by the war but they weren’t the only ones who were changed. World War 1 had a significant impact on Canada’s homefront. The impact of the Great War on Canadian civilians can be easily seen through the increased rate and level of discrimination, growth of Canadian economy and the independence of women.

From spectrum Laurier showed a great amount of social affair he shared with his country along with a political and economical side as well. As everyone seemed to like Laurier as he cared and considered what others thought might be good for Canada he was known for being a people pleaser. As Laurier was a French man, french speech was high in demand. With the Manitoba act, wanting to take away all french speaking schools. It was a challenge that Laurier faced and had to change. Along with the Indian act and Metis Bill of Rights. First Nations were to attend residential schools and everyone was to live on the reserves. With Laurier standing by the Metis Bill of Rights that was already made, he did not want any rights taken away. Later on trade was very high in demand and Canada got offered reciprocity with the United States. As this turned into a conflict with-in Canada for some it was not a good thing as it could have taken away value from the free trade that the States

At the beginning of the twentieth century, many Canadians were still adjusting to its new ways and ideas. Then the Greatest War the world had ever seen transformed the map of Europe and changed the nations, and the people, who fought in it forever. In Canada, for example, during the war the government faced great challenges such as the conscription crisis when the Country was divided by politics. In addition Canada was accepting the new, untraditional, roles of women, who during the war were allowed to work for the first time in ‘men’s professions”; such as

Furthermore, World War I is Canada’s most defining moment because of Canada’s war efforts. As stated, the military efforts from Canada were huge and it played a huge role in the defeat of the Axis. But, it is important to note that it was not just military efforts that Canada put forth towards its war efforts, there were other factors involved as well. Canada invoked conscription during this time as part of their war efforts. This even created problems between English and French Canada. As the romantic idea of war was destroyed when people realized the amount of casualties at war, many men did not volunteer to go to war themselves. The people who went to war came back in terrible conditions. In 1917, Sam Hughes stated that only 5% of soldiers were French Canadians and that they should go to war as well. Obviously, French Canadians were not too happy to

The Five Pillars of Islam are lifelong acts of worship, which includes faith, prayer, almsgiving (charity), fasting, and a pilgrimage to Mecca.

he world of Asia between 500 C.E – 1500 C.E. was a patchwork of various languages, religions, and political views. Although the political stratagem, language, religion, and other beliefs of various geographical regions of the Asian world varied from one another and throughout the centuries, the prevalent system of courtly customs – spread by travellers who brought in such culture as they voyaged though this world – became a beneficial common language for establishing peaceful relations in places of elite.

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Canada’s involvement in World War I was vital to the Allied success as shown through the battles of Vimy, Passchendaele, and Ypres. Yet in the end, their involvement with the Victory Treaty was non-existent and received nothing but some nationalistic pride. Moreover, the ultimate lesson that we learned is that fighting for the British does not help our own nation improve and this is proven by the lack of representation during the final signing of the Treaty of Versaille. Moreover, this treaty reshaped the countries of Europe with major changes to borders, German military and colonies, and the formation of the League of Nations. I will be giving insight based on Canada's involvement within the Treaty of Versailles and the specific changes

He became the countries first Francophone Prime Minister in 1896 and maintained this position until 1911. (Rayside, 2016) With Laurier’s guidance the Liberal party began to advance their political stance and unified over a centrist based platform. Laurier was also able to bridge the gap between cultural and regional differences primarily over language—English and French. He was able to win the election of 1896 with a platform focused on national unity and provincial rights. During the 15 years that Laurier was Prime Minister there was unexpected growth and immigration increased. Which lead to the formation of two new provinces in 1905 being Alberta and Saskatchewan. (Library and Archives Canada, 2016) Thus leading to the obligatory expansion of the railway and two new lines were built to