Canada and World War I - Advanced Challenge

The alliances deterred countries from going to war due to fear of retaliation The alliances created a domino effect, rapidly expanding a local conflict into a world war The alliances were loosely defined, allowing countries to avoid joining the war The alliances were designed to create a balance of power to maintain peace

Canada had full control over its foreign policy and independently chose to join the war Canada was obligated to join due to its status as a dominion with Britain controlling its foreign policy Canada was forced to join by a direct order from King George V Canada joined in order to expand its own territories in Europe

Censorship of newspapers Increased agricultural production for troop provisions Shift in manufacturing to focus on war-related goods Detention or deportation of certain immigrants

Women's contributions to the war effort weakened the women's rights movement The war had no significant impact on women's rights in Canada Women's expanded roles during the war accelerated the push for suffrage and rights The women's rights movement was put on hold for the duration of the war

As an independent country, Canada likely would have remained neutral Canada would have still joined the war, but on the side of Germany instead of Britain Canadian involvement would have been largely the same, driven by its alliances Canada would have focused on defending its own borders rather than fighting overseas

Increased agricultural production to feed troops Shift in manufacturing to produce more weapons and munitions Rationing of consumer goods to conserve resources for the war effort Nationalization of key industries under government control

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Canada's heavy losses led to a sense of disillusionment and a retreat from international affairs Canada's military achievements boosted national pride and helped establish it as an autonomous actor on the world stage Canada's participation was largely overlooked internationally, overshadowed by the contributions of larger powers Canada's war effort led to a surge in pacifism and isolationism in the postwar years