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- Whether the war divided or brought together Canadians is heavily debated
- The only concrete is gaining its true independence as a nation

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- Vance challenged this interpretation
- He argued that French Canadians were often left out of war history

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- Many historians agree that it was during WWI that Canada gained nationhood
- Canada forged its own identity, separate of Great Britain

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- In 2006, writing the history of WWI in Canada was done
- The archive may not show the full scope of Canada during the war

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- Britain confronted Turkey about not following treaty obligations
- Meanwhile, Canada signed its first foreign treaty as an independent nation; a fishing treaty with the US

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- Australia and Canada were in disagreement
- Settled in 1922, the dominions wouldn't cooperate and act in their own interests

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- Canada was finally able to gain a temporary seat in the League of Nations
- The following governments weren't focused on this position or foreign affairs

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- Canada became more independent from Britain
- They gained almost full control over their own foreign policies

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- Maritime provinces felt forgotten as their population moved to other areas of Canada
- Quebec felt alienated post-war and conservative clergy lobbied for a return to farming communities

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- Wartime inflation and decreased wages post-war diminished purchasing power
- Winnipeg May 1919 up to 30,000 worker went on strike
- On June 21, the Riot Act was read and 2 strikers were killed

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- Conscripted sons could no longer help farm land
- The govt seemed to favor big businesses
- The Wheat Board was abolished in 1919 and prices were no longer guaranteed
- Farmers became more politically involved

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- People wanted more of a voice in the future for wartime decisions
- Like in other places, farmers protested
- Industrial unrest

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- Veteran's Pension took up 20% of govt funds
- Veterans had the option to pursue higher education
- Vocational training was also offered
- A system for veteran settlement and agriculture was established

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- Moving over 300,000 men back to Canada was difficult
- Riots due to impatience in March 1919 killed 5 and caused the process to be streamlined
- By August 1919 most Canadians had left for Canada