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    The Day Canada Became a Nation Essay

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    caused by the turning point of a stalemate on the Western Front of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. It was “the Canadians willingness to forgo nationalism in the interests of efficiency and effectiveness that marked a new” (Dickson 40) transition of the ending of war. Through the second battle of Ypres, the Battle of Aras, and observing the previous bloodbath at the Battle of The Somme, the Canadian Expeditionary Force (C.E.F) perfected their defense tactics and techniques to fight in the evolutionary battle

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    two official languages ­ English and French. People that speak both of languages are about 17 %. Most of their live in Quebec Province. Population of French­speakers are 25% and English­speakers are 58%. Also there are different Canadian English dialects. Moreover, Canada borders with United States. Because of that Canadian local English was effected by American English. Language policy of Canada is a product of historical relationships between English and French people. About twenty five thousands

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    passed in late August 1917, all men aged between nineteen and forty-five were required to enlist in the war. This Act divided the French and English speaking Canadians. It later led to an independence movement for French Canadians, who were against both Conscription and the English Canadians, who were for Conscription. This independence movement by the French speaking Canadians is still evident today in Canada. In 1917, the Wartime Elections Act was passed. It gave wives, mothers and sisters of soldiers

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    It 210 Final Project

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    Control Flow Diagram—Convert Currency Begin Canadian ? Rate = Canadian rate Mexican pesos? Japanese Yen ? French Francs ? No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Rate = Mexican pesos rate Rate = English pound rate Rate = Japanese yen rate Rate = French Rate Rate = 0 . 0 US Value = Rate*Int_Value End English Pounds? | Control Flow Diagram—Display_Results Nation = French Currency = dollars Nation = Mexican

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    Battle Against The Huns

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    Our proud Canadian army, have brought us magnificent glory upon our country. We have defeated the Huns’ stronghold at Vimy ridge. Through our effort we have reclaimed a key territorial location in this war since we can now observe our and enemy position due to the high ground. Our assault have occurred beginning on Easter monday and lasted until yesterday, a quick decisive battle. We have strategized with a very detailed plan so that every Canadian soldier had a specific task in defeating the Huns’

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    integer If Currency Type = 1 Then Call Canadian Module Else If Currency Type = 2 Then Call Mexican Module Else If Currency Type = 3 Then Call English Module Else If Currency Type = 4 Then Call Japanese Module Else If Currency Type = 5 Then Call French Module Else If Currency Type = 6 Then Call Exit Module End Currency Type Module Canadian Module Declare Currency Amount as real Declare US Dollar as real Nationality = “Canadian Dollars” Write, “Please Enter Amount

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    Battle of Vimy Ridge

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    Many countries have tried but failed to capture this area. Both French and British armies tired but failed the Germans were too strong. This area was known as Vimy Ridge, which has many high hills and was located in France. The Germans had captured this area since September 1914, the Germans started to build artillery proof bunkers and trenches. Germanys had the advantage in every battle; Germanys had their bases on top of the long hills. Which lead them to look down on their enemies, which was

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    Vimy ridge is a defining moment in Canadian history because it was a demonstration of Canada’s abilities in war as Canada was recognized as an independent nation from Britain. Essentially, Vimy Ridge was the first-time Canadian squadrons fought together in history. Canadians demonstrated their meaningfulness by capturing Vimy Ridge after the French and British could not. “The Germans considered the ridge to be impregnable. Over 160,000 French and British soldiers had died in attacks on Vimy Ridge

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    more than “another bloodshed” to Canada as a nation. This battle confirmed Canada’s eligibility to participate on the world stage and that they are not to be trifled with by other nations. The accomplishments of the Canadian army brought respect from other countries to Canada. The Canadian army gained confidence in themselves after the victory at the battle Vimy Ridge The Battle of Vimy Ridge was significant to the growth of Canada as a nation. Canada’s eligibility to participate on the world stage

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    British, Germans, and the Canadians. The Battle was successful for the Canadians and changed their reputation for the better. In autumn of 1916, Canadians moved to the front of the lines across from Vimy Ridge. The Battle of Vimy Ridge was the first time that all four divisions of Canadian troops work together as an union. The planning for the battle and the preparation were very ample. Canadians spent the entire winter months trying to strengthen their alley. The Canadian troops were trained viciously

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