BIPOC Experiences WWI PDF
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This document explores the experiences of various BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) groups during World War I in Canada. It analyzes both the positive contributions and negative obstacles faced by these groups while serving. The study highlights the racial discrimination, segregation, and limited opportunities faced by some groups. Despite these challenges, many BIPOC individuals demonstrated significant bravery and contributions, often exceeding expectations despite limited representation.
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BIPOC Experiences WWI Name: Ansh Why did they fight for Canada? Would you go to war to defend Canada in a time of crisis? As we’ve learned, Canada fought as part of the British Empire and its allies to defend our honour and the liberty of o...
BIPOC Experiences WWI Name: Ansh Why did they fight for Canada? Would you go to war to defend Canada in a time of crisis? As we’ve learned, Canada fought as part of the British Empire and its allies to defend our honour and the liberty of other people around the world. The war also involved many of those living in Canada, though they were excluded from full citizenship because they were not white men. Different people of diverse backgrounds participated in the war. Review the evidence provided – articles & video clips. Classify the evidence into examples of positive and negative experiences/outcomes. Group Negative Experiences (Struggles Positive Experiences Evidence Faced) (Contributions) Black Canadians faced significant racial Despite these challenges, the No. 2 Read: discrimination and segregation during Construction Battalion contributed WWI. The No. 2 Construction Battalion, greatly to the war effort by providing The No. 2 Construction Battalion an all-Black unit, was subjected to essential non-combat services like Black systemic racism, denied the opportunity constructing roads and bridges. Their Black Canadians in Uniform - a Canadians to serve in combat roles, and faced dedication paved the way for future proud tradition (WW 1 section only) poor treatment by their peers and Black Canadians in the military. superiors. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= FV3WJzJzbv4 Many First Nations soldiers dealt with First Nations soldiers like Francis Read: discrimination both during and after the Pegahmagabow became celebrated ‘First Nations Soldiers’ First Nations war. They were not given the same figures for their bravery. Peoples recognition or benefits as their non- Pegahmagabow, an Ojibwa soldier, Watch: Indigenous counterparts. was one of the deadliest snipers in ‘The deadliest sniper of WWI was WWI, and many First Nations Francis Pegahmagabow, an Ojibwa individuals volunteered to serve soldier’ Canada despite the discrimination they faced. BIPOC Experiences WWI "Enemy aliens," primarily people of Despite this persecution, some enemy Read: German, Austrian, and Hungarian aliens who served in the military Turmoil on the Homefront descent, were subjected to harsh contributed by fighting for Canada and treatment on the home front, including performing wartime duties. Watch: Enemy Aliens internment in camps, loss of property, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= and public suspicion. UY4vTBQTpUA Japanese Canadians experienced Despite this, early Japanese Canadian Read: significant prejudice, especially as settlers worked hard in various labor tensions rose with Japan. This industries and supported Canada’s The Early Years Section of the Japanese discrimination limited their opportunities development during the early 1900s. following article - Canadians both during and after the war. Japanese Canadian History - The Early Years Chinese Canadians were excluded from Chinese Canadians who did serve, like Read: military service due to discriminatory Frederick Lee, contributed to major Chinese policies, but a few, like Private battles such as Vimy Ridge, helping Private Frederick Lee: Canadian Canadians Frederick Lee, found ways to enlist. Canada achieve key victories. Soldier WW1 They faced prejudice both during and after the war. BIPOC Experiences WWI Chinese Canadian soldier honoured in Kamloops and France for Battle of Vimy Ridge Sikhs faced exclusion from official Sikh soldiers like Private Buckam Read: military service due to racial Singh served with great honor during Sikh Canadians discrimination, although a small number WWI, earning respect for their service. ‘Sikhs in WWI’ managed to enlist. Singh was one of the first Sikh soldiers to serve Canada, marking a significant Meet Private Buckham Singh, one contribution. of the first Sikh soldiers to serve in Canada TASK: SUPPORTED OPINION PARAGRAPH After you have finished your research, respond to the questions below. Write a paragraph for each question. 1) Overall, which group experienced the most positive effects from participation and why? 2) Overall, which had the most negative experience and why?
