the building of canadian identity
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The Building of Canadian Identity. World War One. Canadian Identity 1914. Never participated in any major war as CANADIANS Very little Canadian identity in 1914 – no flag, no anthem, little independence 6 out of every 10 soldier who enlists is British born. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Building of Canadian Identity
World War One
Canadian Identity 1914• Never participated in any
major war as CANADIANS
• Very little Canadian identity in 1914 – no flag, no anthem, little independence
• 6 out of every 10 soldier who enlists is British born.
• Canada goes to war because Britain goes to war.
Canada’s Military• Canada has had no
opportunity to prove its military prowess.
• Therefore, Canadian units are divided and placed in and amongst other more reputable Allied units.
• Battles at Ypres and Somme create confidence in Canadians ability to fight bravely and with success.
Vimy Ridge
• Arthur Currie – first Canadian General
• Played it smart – ran mock attacks, did reconnaissance , built tunnels, created creeping barrage.
• Took Canadians only 4 days to take over Vimy – a success that had alluded others for years.
• First TOTAL Canadian victory.
Result of WWI on Canadian Identity
• Excellent military force• Strong men and reliable
women• Great Ally• Fostered sense of
Canadian pride.• Created respect for
Canada.• Canada made a name
for themselves.