Canada's Post-War International Status
Students examine how World War I transformed Canada's international standing and its relationship with the British Empire.
Key Questions
- Explain how Canada's contributions to WWI altered its global position.
- Analyze the shift in Canada's relationship with Britain after the war.
- Evaluate the extent to which WWI fostered a distinct Canadian national identity.
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