World War I and World War II changed Canada in many ways. The two wars changed the nation in positive ways bringing us together. There are many similarities and differences on how the two wars changed Canada. First and foremost, the two wars gave Canada a sense of nationalism. Canada received much respect for battling in the wars.
World War I brought independence to Canada bringing the nation together. As soon as they received their own seat in the League of nations, the nation gained Independence separating from Britain. After WWI, the Great depression began where many Canadians suffered from. It was a very devastating event. Then when WWII began, many people received their jobs back and the economy was normal again. Additionally, after the second world war, the population raised known as the “baby boom” in Canada.
Both the wars caused a great effect on Canada. Women received more rights in a result of the wars. Many people were needed to help with the war and women received the position of nurses, ambulance drivers, and even spies. Also, the two wars caused tension between English and French Canadians due to the conscription crisis. This caused a huge separation of the English and the French Canadians during the wars. However, the wars brought independence to Canada and changed Canada greatly.
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