World War 2 was a war like no other. It was a great war that chnged the world and killed many people. This war changed the way the war looked at Canada, and the way Canada looked at itself. World War 1 grew Canada’s independence but world war 2 shaped Canada’s independence and gave Canada a new look. World War 2 was a completely different war, this war allowed people to fight for their country, and not great britain, showing a new side to Canada. World War 2 was a war that lasted from the 1st of September 1939 to the 2nd of September 1945. That’s 2 years longer than the first war. World War 2 had a great impact on every aspect of Canada Today. Money became stronger, our power was at its peak and we were an independent country …show more content…
Canada allowing these races into the war showed the independence from Britain. This war was a turning point for the women’s rights, women started to do jobs that only men would do, and possess more money than some men. Women eventualy took over many jobs that ran Canada and many jobs that supported the war with supplies. Women gained much respect and were looked at the same as men. By now Canada was independent but didn’t really have an identity, this war gave Canada an identity of being hard workers and good people. This social impact greatly impacted because still to this day people think the same. One bad thing that happened during the war was when Canada shafted the Chinese, Germans and the Italians. Canada was still impacted well because this shafting of races didn’t impact Canada today, many of these races live here and love it. So overall Canada was impacted greatly socially by World War 2. Economically, Canada was impacted immensely by WW2. WW2 changed the entire Canadian economy forever and for the good. Before the war, Canada had seen the roughest times. The Great Depression had put canadas economy into the worst shape and into $10 million of debt, everyone was unemployed and people were homeless. But this war sky rocketed canadas government when the men in the war neded supplies such as guns,cars,clothes and food to survive, so Canada manufactuered all these products that were to be sent to
Have you ever wondered what influenced the kind of technology we have today? Well, World War II had a lot to do with it. Specifically, the Canadian scientists and inventors that helped Canada during that war. They have created a large amount of the technology we used during World War II and that we still use today. For example, walkie-talkies were made for soldiers in the army to communicate with each other and radars were made to detect the location of aircraft, ships, motor vehicles, and spacecraft. Radars also helped check how the weather conditions were. Furthermore, Canada didn't defeat Germany in World War II by just using bombs and machine guns, Canada defeated Germany because of the scientists and inventors that enhanced and made those
During the course of the Second World War, Canada evolved into a powerful, resourceful nation that was needed by the Allies. Canada contributed significantly to the Allied war effort during World War II where they fought on land, water and air and assisted indirectly from the home front. On land, they fought in numerous battles and campaigns such as D-Day, Hong Kong, and the Italian campaign. However, they were also strong and resourceful when it came to air and naval forces in battle. But even outside of battle, Canada was still able to make a contribution through its civilians.
World War One shaped Canada into a different country by forcing Canada into a state of total war. Canada’s army before World War One consisted of only 77,000 soldiers and an air force and navy with little resources, by the end of the war over 600,000 soldiers fought in battle and the air force and navy expanded and grew. The Canadians fought very well in battle and were recognized for having very effective soldiers during World War One.Women's roles on the home front changed because they had to fill the jobs of the men who were fighting overseas, this led to a woman's rights movements across the country. World War One changed Canada greatly because it resulted in the growth and expansion of the Canadian armed forces, Canadians were recognized for their brave and courageous actions on the battlefield and the advancement of women's rights on the home front.
World War One changed the world greatly in many ways. For Canada some of the changes were good and some were bad. Both the good and the bad changes cost the country in many ways. The changes brought about as a result of World War One were not worth the price Canadians paid. The long war resulted in many Canadians being killed, created major division within the country and in the end, left Canada deep in debt.
gained Canada international praise and Canada was able to prove what we could do as a nation and this led to a more independent Canada. As the countries signed the Treaty of Versailles, Britain allowed Canada to sign the Treaty of Versailles as well, planting the first seeds of Canadian autonomy. To conclude, World War I had a major impact on Canadian identity and led to a change in Canadian independence from Britain.
Although many people argue that WW1 had a negative impact, WW1 had a positive impact in Canada. The positive impacts were improved status for women, Canada's economy and the improved war of technology.
The great war was a big influential period for canada, a lot of things happened that affected canada in a positive way, without these monumental experiences it is very possible that canada would be different today in many ways. World war one will forever be a defining moment in canada's history but not just for canadians but for everyone who was affected directly by the war. Following our very important involvement in the war , canada economy improved, canadian women were granted more right and canada was seen and feared as a strong independent country.
Canada’s influence in Europe allowed them to help to alter the course of World War II through their courage and bravery at many battles, including Juno Beach, Ortona, and the failure of Dieppe. Throughout the war they came alongside the British out of their own accord to protect their homeland
War everyone. Two of the world's biggest wars have affected the world greatly. Canada had made big impacts on both world war one and world war two. Although Canada has affected both greatly, the experience gained from each war has its similarities and differences.
World War Two happened from 1939 to 1945, lots of countries joined this war include Canada. World War Two had a positive effect on Canada. Although lots of Canadian died in World War Two, but World War Two was an important transition, it leaded Canadian get more power. Canada had a big develop with their industry. During the World War Two had three important battles was important for Canada. The first one was the invasion of Normandy, it make Canada lose some soldier, but in the end Allied got won. The second battle is battle of Hong Kong, Canadian is a important character in this battle, and lots of Canadian soldiers were died or captured in this battle. The last one battle is the invasion of Dieppe, in this battle although lots of Canadian
The great war was a definite mark in world history especially for us here in Canada. As we came together as a nation, our war efforts truley showd the power and resillance of our country. As we proved on the battlefields of Vimy Ridge, we are more than cable of making decisons for oursleves, as we stood tall among the worlds toughest. We showed the world we were a force to vbe recokned with. This all allowed us to start gaining our indepncede from Britain, shaping Canada into what we are today. The same kind of situation was demonstrated by some of the minorities in Canada. Though to some, the war was viewed as a “white mans” war, this is far from true. In fact some of the wars toughest, most skillful, and heroic soldiers were minorites.
Initially, Canada would have preferred to keep itself away from other countries’ affairs. Canadians still remembered the horrors of WWI and did not want to risk their lives for the sake of other nations. Things took a turn later on however, on September 10th, 1939, Canada officially declared war on Germany under the decision of the Canadian Parliament. Throughout the war, Canada had a great amount of contributions - both on the battlefield and homefront, and it is an undeniable fact that the battles would have turned out differently without Canada’s help and support.
The Second World War was the largest and most violent war to date. With an estimated 50-80 million deaths and more than 50% civilian casualties, this makes WWII one of the deadliest wars in human history. WWII was a turning point for Canada and its role in International conflict. Canada proved itself a strong force in battle, and put on a unified front along with the other Allied powers. WWII also caused some harmful effects for Canada such as loss of many Canadian lives and a terrible defeat during the battle of Dieppe.
The first factor that makes the Canadians involvement in World War II significant is military wise. Canada did not only participate off the battlefield, doing things like supplying other countries with materials and goods to help the allies, but ended up fighting in some truly major battles throughout World War II. The three major battles they took a big part in is The Dieppe Raid, The Battle of Hong Kong and Juno Beach. Canada fought hard and contributed their military to all these fights. They fought hard and proud and really contributed to the war. Secondly, The liberation of the Netherlands, and D-Day during the battle of Normandy was a rudimental benchmark that had solidified the Canadian contribution
World War II, also called Second World War, a conflict that involved virtually every part of the world during the years 1939–45. It was the most global war in history; it directly involved more than 100 million people from over 30 countries. Canada was one of the many countries that were involved in World War II. They were involved in an event like the Battle of Dunkirk and the battle of the Atlantic that impacted other countries. In Canada event like the D-Day through militarism, The of the Scheldt through Canada efforts and the War Measures Act to try and protect their citizens. These three events impacted Canada.