gnty related beliefs. After W.W.I prime minister SirRobert Borden demanded that Canada have its own seat at the Versailles peaceconference in 1919 and later with the League of Nations. Canada was beginning toprove itself capable of independence. In 1931 the statute of Westminister grantedCanada control over foreign policy. Eight years later Canada entered W.W.II one weekafter Britains declaration of war to prove that Canada was no longer controlled byBritain. Over the years Canada gained more independence from Britain until finally in1982, Canada patriated our constitution, allowing us to change it without Britainsconsent. Canadas involvement in these wars also contributed to equalization of rightsbetween males and females. Before W.W.I women were expected to be housewivesand raise children. Many jobs were left vacant by men going to war from 1914-1918, sowomen were allowed to take over these jobs. Women also served overseas as nursesand ambulance drivers. By the time world war II took place, once again only 22% ofwomen over 18 were employed outside the home. However by 1942, the war crisisencouraged all women without children to enter the workforce. Women drove busses,delivered mail, sold real estate, took over farm work, and a few served in the coastalartillery. These wars were substantial steps to womens involvement in the workforce. Canada earned a valuable reputation for courage and good organization byfighting in both world wars. Canada took a on a role of strength and reasonable behaviorin the wars. When Canadian troops needed to fight they were often successful. W.W.Ivictories inclue: Ypres, Vimy Ridge, Passchendaele, Hill 70, Sanctuary Wood, Amiens,and Cambrai. The country showed its peaceful beliefs by only sending a few soldiers tofight at the start of World War II. Prime Minister Mackenzie King most of the Canadianwar effort to be in the form of food and manufactured goods. Despite Kings attempt forminimal war involvement, i...
