https://padlet.com/natashasolomons/j214rdmlcvqktwfe My Canadian Family en-us 2023-06-13 19:37:12 UTC 2023-06-17 03:54:47 UTC hello@padlet.com natashasolomons https://padlet.com/natashasolomons/j214rdmlcvqktwfe/wish/2625183858 As the First World War broke out in 1914, my family and I experienced many difficulties. My father Heswick William Henry, was forced to enlist when the war started, leaving us to wonder what would become of him in the perilous trenches. My mother Deborah William Henry, and I laboriously sent letters, passionately hoping they would find their way to my father among the confusion. My mother was terrified every time a telegraph boy knocked on the door because she thought it may be the gloomy government letter informing her of my father's injuries or death on the battlefield.

]]> 2023-06-16 04:26:57 UTC https://padlet.com/natashasolomons/j214rdmlcvqktwfe/wish/2625183858 natashasolomons https://padlet.com/natashasolomons/j214rdmlcvqktwfe/wish/2625196206 My father, Heswick William Henry, enthusiastically accepted an impractical perspective on the war in 1914 and enlisted in the British military. He excitedly aspired to join the army, seeing it as a chance to honor himself and his family, driven by a romanticized picture of the fight. His resolve to fight against Germany was deeply rooted in patriotism, and this served as a major driving force for his enlistment.

]]> 2023-06-16 04:42:34 UTC https://padlet.com/natashasolomons/j214rdmlcvqktwfe/wish/2625196206 natashasolomons https://padlet.com/natashasolomons/j214rdmlcvqktwfe/wish/2625197391 My father, Heswick William Henry described to us his horrific experiences while serving in the trenches. Many troops suffered from trench foot, mouth, and fever as a result of inadequate hygiene, severe forms of gingivitis, and lice. Rodents, figs, and slugs were identified as additional pests in the trenches. They were apparently always anxious due to the continual threat of death, their incredibly small living spaces, and their lack of sleep. They apparently suffered harm to their health and vitality as well. My father described the unfathomable atrocities he faced while living in the trenches in his horrifying memoirs. Due to the appalling circumstances, which included poor cleanliness, widespread gingivitis, and lice infestations, many people had illnesses including trench foot, mouth ulcers, and recurrent fevers. Rodents, maggots, and slugs were just a few of the pests that made an already precarious situation worse. Their existence was characterized by claustrophobic living conditions, continual worry, and a persistent lack of sleep. Their health and vigor were negatively impacted by the constant stress, leaving them visibly worn out. 

]]> 2023-06-16 04:44:03 UTC https://padlet.com/natashasolomons/j214rdmlcvqktwfe/wish/2625197391 natashasolomons https://padlet.com/natashasolomons/j214rdmlcvqktwfe/wish/2625218404 Jazz's throbbing rhythms, speakeasies, and the flowing attraction of booze defined the lively age of the 1920s. My parents would go out into the night with a secret password in order to enter these private institutions. Flappers, fearless women who embraced sexual independence and partied the night away in jazz clubs concealed inside the speakeasies, were everywhere. The era's economic progress and the significant contributions of African-Canadians to the fields of music and literature, which instilled a sense of freedom and hope in people's hearts, should be credited for jazz's increasing popularity at this period. An abundance of new consumer items, including electric toasters, irons, sewing machines, cosmetics, and trendy bathing suits and clothing, flooded the market as Canadian cities saw an increase in population.

]]> 2023-06-16 05:07:03 UTC https://padlet.com/natashasolomons/j214rdmlcvqktwfe/wish/2625218404 natashasolomons https://padlet.com/natashasolomons/j214rdmlcvqktwfe/wish/2625220256 My father, Heswick William Henry, accepted an impractical unemployment during the great depression caused my family to endure years of hardship. Numerous people experienced hunger, unemployment, and the lingering prospect of homelessness. The great depression was sparked by the crippling combination of falling commodity prices and an abrupt decline in credit and economic demand, which combined to destroy the world economy. These factors increased the issues experienced by individuals all around the world by causing a sharp decrease in international business and a rise in unemployment.  

]]> 2023-06-16 05:08:55 UTC https://padlet.com/natashasolomons/j214rdmlcvqktwfe/wish/2625220256 natashasolomons https://padlet.com/natashasolomons/j214rdmlcvqktwfe/wish/2625239489 My mother Deborah William Henry relentlessly worked to advance women's suffrage in the 1910s. She and her companions had through a great deal of suffering as suffragettes, including violent police beatings, mocking looks from neighbors, and even being kicked out of their houses by their husbands due to their participation in demonstrations. Strong suffragette Deborah William Henry, my mother met so much hostility that my father violently opposed her, forcing her to leave our house. My father was thus left in charge of taking care of my siblings and I. My mother confided in me that she and her friends engaged in telegraph line disruptions, hunger strikes, and enthusiastic song performances, with some of them even pledging to make the ultimate sacrifice. Women in Canada won the right to vote in 1919 thanks to their unimaginable sacrifices, opening the door for subsequent generations of women to enjoy equal rights and benefiting from improvements in work, healthcare, education, and the elimination of violence against women.

]]> 2023-06-16 05:30:12 UTC https://padlet.com/natashasolomons/j214rdmlcvqktwfe/wish/2625239489 natashasolomons https://padlet.com/natashasolomons/j214rdmlcvqktwfe/wish/2625242118 My father and brother both joined the military during World War II. Then later Canada declared its independence and joined the conflict by announcing a separate declaration of war. My brother joined for the first time, joining more than a million other brave Canadians who did so in order to defend their families and uphold their names. My mother was upset when she heard that her son and husband were now both fighting in the war. I was quite worried about losing my father, with whom I had shared my whole life, and my brother. It was honestly terrible to think that he might leave our side.because of her consuming anguish. Following that, we learned that my father had passed away. My mother killed herself because she was unable to deal with the suffering.Our family was profoundly affected by World War II, which has left a vacuum in our hearts and served as a sad reminder of the sacrifices made during those trying times.

]]> 2023-06-16 05:33:50 UTC https://padlet.com/natashasolomons/j214rdmlcvqktwfe/wish/2625242118 natashasolomons https://padlet.com/natashasolomons/j214rdmlcvqktwfe/wish/2625249144 The Battle of Hong Kong caused unspeakable suffering for our family. My mother sadly committed herself as a result of the heartbreaking blow that was the death of my father. In the meantime, my brother was fighting the Japanese soldiers in the war with a fierce commitment. But he hinted that he might not be able to come back in a letter he wrote to me. My sisters and I were devastated by the news. With their brisk and persistent strikes, the Japanese had won the battle and left a path of devastation in their wake. My brother endured a grimmer fate during the conflict. The Japanese took him prisoner of war and imprisoned him. My brother was made to work against his will and was made to live a slave's existence in mines and shipyards. He worked long hours in the cold and was given pitiful food that almost kept him alive. The difficult circumstances and ongoing struggles served as a continual reminder of the savagery his Japanese captors had visited upon him and many others. The terrifying events that occurred during the Battle of Hong Kong made a lasting impression on our family and will always be remembered as a monument to our family's fortitude and bravery in the face of unspeakable evil.

]]> 2023-06-16 05:43:03 UTC https://padlet.com/natashasolomons/j214rdmlcvqktwfe/wish/2625249144 natashasolomons https://padlet.com/natashasolomons/j214rdmlcvqktwfe/wish/2625739268 2023-06-16 19:41:07 UTC https://padlet.com/natashasolomons/j214rdmlcvqktwfe/wish/2625739268 natashasolomons https://padlet.com/natashasolomons/j214rdmlcvqktwfe/wish/2625739323 2023-06-16 19:41:17 UTC https://padlet.com/natashasolomons/j214rdmlcvqktwfe/wish/2625739323 natashasolomons https://padlet.com/natashasolomons/j214rdmlcvqktwfe/wish/2625739637 2023-06-16 19:42:09 UTC https://padlet.com/natashasolomons/j214rdmlcvqktwfe/wish/2625739637 natashasolomons https://padlet.com/natashasolomons/j214rdmlcvqktwfe/wish/2625871484 2023-06-17 03:49:24 UTC https://padlet.com/natashasolomons/j214rdmlcvqktwfe/wish/2625871484 natashasolomons https://padlet.com/natashasolomons/j214rdmlcvqktwfe/wish/2625871819 2023-06-17 03:50:41 UTC https://padlet.com/natashasolomons/j214rdmlcvqktwfe/wish/2625871819 natashasolomons https://padlet.com/natashasolomons/j214rdmlcvqktwfe/wish/2625871902 2023-06-17 03:51:02 UTC https://padlet.com/natashasolomons/j214rdmlcvqktwfe/wish/2625871902 natashasolomons https://padlet.com/natashasolomons/j214rdmlcvqktwfe/wish/2625872277 2023-06-17 03:52:29 UTC https://padlet.com/natashasolomons/j214rdmlcvqktwfe/wish/2625872277 natashasolomons https://padlet.com/natashasolomons/j214rdmlcvqktwfe/wish/2625872346 2023-06-17 03:52:45 UTC https://padlet.com/natashasolomons/j214rdmlcvqktwfe/wish/2625872346