Lesson 13:

  the impact of World war I on canada


In this lesson, you will:

  • learn that Canada's participation in World War I (1914–1918) had a divisive effect on the nation

  • learn that Canada's participation in World War I contributed to a sense of being Canadian

  • learn that World War I resulted in Canada's earning the right to determine its own role in international affairs

This image shows an enlistment poster in Canada in 1914.
Patterson, C.J.; Lawson and Jones Limited (Printer) / Public domain



Key Terms for this lesson:

  • conscription
  • Military Services Act
  • Statute of Westminster
  • Commonwealth of Nations
  • foreign affairs