C.D. Howe: Canadian Engineer and Politician

C.D. Howe and the Canadian Economy

• C.D. Howe played a significant role in shaping the Canadian economy

C.D. Howe's Cabinet Ministry

• C.D. Howe served as a cabinet minister in the Canadian government from 1935 to 1957

Sam Hughes and World War I

• Sam Hughes played a crucial role as the Minister of Militia and Defence during World War I

U.S. Entry into World War I

• The sinking of the Lusitania and Germany's resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare influenced the U.S. decision to join World War I

U.S. Declaration of War on Japan

• The surprise attack on Pearl Harbor led to the U.S. declaring war on Japan in 1941

World War I Battlefield Tactics

• Trench warfare was the main method of battle during World War I

The Battle of Vimy Ridge

• The Battle of Vimy Ridge marked a significant milestone for Canada as it was the first time all four Canadian divisions fought together as a unified force

The Battle of Ypres

• The Battle of Ypres resulted in heavy casualties and the first use of poison gas by the Germans

Trench Warfare Characteristics

• A common feature of battles involving trench warfare during World War I was the use of trenches, barbed wire, and machine guns

Tank Warfare

• British tanks, supported by Canadian forces, helped break through the German lines during the Battle of Cambrai

The Last 100 Days of World War I

• The last 100 days of World War I marked a significant period for Canada as it was a time of great military achievement and sacrifice

The Battle of Vimy Ridge Planning

• The attack on Vimy Ridge was planned by British General Julian Byng

John McCrae

• John McCrae, a Canadian physician and lieutenant colonel, wrote the famous poem 'In Flanders Fields' after the Second Battle of Ypres

The Hundred Days Offensive

• Canadian troops spearheaded the final Allied push that ended the war during the Hundred Days Offensive

The Winnipeg General Strike of 1919

• The Winnipeg General Strike of 1919 was influenced by the return of soldiers and the rising cost of living

The Outcome of the Winnipeg General Strike

• The strike ultimately ended with the arrest and imprisonment of its leaders

The One Big Union

• After the strike, some leaders formed the One Big Union (OBU)

The Lasting Impact of the Winnipeg General Strike

• The Winnipeg General Strike had a lasting impact on Canadian politics, leading to increased government intervention in labour disputes and the formation of labour unions

Jazz Music

• Jazz music originated from African American culture and heritage in the 1920s

Famous Jazz Musicians

• Famous jazz musicians of the 1920s included Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Bessie Smith