Negative Effects Of World War One On Canada

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People usually tend to focus on the negative aspects in life rather than the good. One of the most memorialized event in world history is World War One, and when thought of, what is remembered is how horrifying it was and the mass carnage. In Canada, the First World War took almost 61 000 lives and wounded around 172 000 people (CMCC). English and French Canadian relations were tense and immigrants from enemy countries had the right to vote revoked. However, Canada arose from the war as a stronger, prouder, and united country. The war was a terrible event in Canada but the benefits to the nation were long lasting and exceeded the negative effects.

During battles, the loss of life was vast yet Canada achieved

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