Canada Goes to War
Students investigate why Canada entered World War I, the enthusiasm and division the decision created, and the experiences of Canadian soldiers on the Western Front.
Key Questions
- 1Why did Canada enter World War I and was there a choice?
- 2What was life like for Canadian soldiers in the trenches?
- 3How did different groups of Canadians respond to the call to war?
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