Canada's road to independence
Canada's Road to Independence
Canada's road to independence was a a windy mountain pass, filled with high cliffs and treacherous valleys. From a simple colony, to a economic powerhouse. Through legal actions we separated ourselves from Britain. Unlike the Americans, who threw a temper-tantrum and revolted. We were more civilized. We took baby steps, achieving our own seat in the League of Nations and UN. Furthermore we showed our ability with the Battle of Vimy Ridge and Ortona. In addition there many bills written into law. The Statute of Westminster, the Commonwealth. Even the most basic of things separate us. A simple change as driving on the right hand side of the road furthers the divide between are former mother country. Similar to the child wanting to get away from home.
An act of passing near the beginning, Similar to learning how to walk. Was during the Great War, Previously Canada had been under the thumb of the British Commanders. Ordering and commanding our troops. There was one moment when the sun came through the clouds and changed it. One moment that showed Canada's true potential. The Battle of Vimy Ridge; it was nothing but a small knoll in the middle of a bombarded and destroyed field, But Canada was sent to capture it. And capture we did. It was the first time in the entire war where Canada fought as a single force. A wall of iron razing all that is around it. We showed the world that Canada can hold her own without the aid of other nations.
Once the War had ceased a new situation occurred, The American President ( Mr. Woodrow Wilson ) came up with the plan to create a group who will keep the peace in the world, who would stop conflicts and use legal ways to stop another Great War. He dubbed it the League of Nations, it was to have all the Nations, Canada included. Sadly, the League failed before it began. For it did not include all the nations, or have any military power. It did provide with us lessons for the
Canada's road to independence was a a windy mountain pass, filled with high cliffs and treacherous valleys. From a simple colony, to a economic powerhouse. Through legal actions we separated ourselves from Britain. Unlike the Americans, who threw a temper-tantrum and revolted. We were more civilized. We took baby steps, achieving our own seat in the League of Nations and UN. Furthermore we showed our ability with the Battle of Vimy Ridge and Ortona. In addition there many bills written into law. The Statute of Westminster, the Commonwealth. Even the most basic of things separate us. A simple change as driving on the right hand side of the road furthers the divide between are former mother country. Similar to the child wanting to get away from home.
An act of passing near the beginning, Similar to learning how to walk. Was during the Great War, Previously Canada had been under the thumb of the British Commanders. Ordering and commanding our troops. There was one moment when the sun came through the clouds and changed it. One moment that showed Canada's true potential. The Battle of Vimy Ridge; it was nothing but a small knoll in the middle of a bombarded and destroyed field, But Canada was sent to capture it. And capture we did. It was the first time in the entire war where Canada fought as a single force. A wall of iron razing all that is around it. We showed the world that Canada can hold her own without the aid of other nations.
Once the War had ceased a new situation occurred, The American President ( Mr. Woodrow Wilson ) came up with the plan to create a group who will keep the peace in the world, who would stop conflicts and use legal ways to stop another Great War. He dubbed it the League of Nations, it was to have all the Nations, Canada included. Sadly, the League failed before it began. For it did not include all the nations, or have any military power. It did provide with us lessons for the