Canada Joins the Great War Why did we
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Canada Joins the Great War
Why did we join?
Although we were our “own nation” (since 1867, remember? ), we were still strongly tied to the British Commonwealth
“There is in Canada but one mind and one heart… When Britain is at war, Canada is at war also. ” -Wilfred Laurier
“It is Canada’s duty to contribute within the bounds of her strength… to the combined efforts of France and England. ” -Henri Bourassa
When Britain joined the War, WE joined the War…
Some men were without jobs, and this was seen as an opportunity…
Privates signed up and were paid $1 per day…
Everyone believed the War wouldn’t last long. “I’ll be home by Christmas…”
Who could have believed it wouldn’t end for 4 years, involving over 400 000 Canadians!
The government used propaganda to stir up emotions among all Canadians
The C. E. F. (Canadian Expeditionary Force) was formed…
The fact that they often fought as an independent CANADIAN unit contributed to our country’s growing sense of identity…
Sam Hughes “Minister of Militia”
Continually asked for a Victoria Cross for actions he “supposedly” had taken in fighting…
Keep in mind, he published his own accounts of that war.
Canada’s WWI Prime Minister, Robert Borden, decided to appoint this “hero” as our “Minister of Militia”
His ill treatment of Francophone Canadians during training (forced them to speak English) resulted in few numbers of French-Canadian volunteers.
He also insisted that our soldiers carry Canadian-made “Ross rifles” which often jammed during rapid fire…
Canadian soldiers in the war took higher quality British rifles off the bodies of dead British soldiers
Hughes was “knighted” in 1915
And died in 1921…
His cottage in Ontario was made into a ski chalet, and the resort is named “Sir Sam’s”
Not only white Canadian men contributed to the war effort…
Patrick Riel (Louis’ grandson) was one of 4 000 Natives and Metis who served
Jerry Jones, an African Canadian, wiped out a machine gun post at Vimy Ridge.
These minority groups had to overcome resistance and racism to serve their country.
Women were encouraged to join the war effort too… but at home.
Preparing for War □ Prime Minister Borden assured Britain of Canada’s full support. □ The Canadian people were behind their prime minister in his promise. □ Parliament quickly passed a War Measures Act giving the government extraordinary powers. □ A nation wide recruiting campaign was organized by Sam Hughes, the Minister of Militia.
Canada and the Outbreak of War “ Ready, aye , ready ”
The Canadian Expeditionary Force □ A large training camp was established at Valcartier, Quebec. □ Troops were armed with the questionable Ross Rifle and outfitted with equally questionable Canadian manufactured equipment. □ Over 30, 000 Canadians sailed for England in late September of 1914. □ The first Canadian troops arrived at the front in February of 1915.
First Ten Men to War 1914 Medicine Hat, Alberta
Documentation - A Canadian Recruit – John Inglis Boyd
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