Legacy of World War I
Students assess the lasting impact of World War I on Canada, including the Spanish flu, the Winnipeg General Strike, and changes in Canada's international status.
Key Questions
- 1How did World War I change Canada's place in the world?
- 2What connections exist between the war and the Winnipeg General Strike?
- 3How do we remember those who served and what does remembrance mean today?
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