Women’s Rights and Lives During the World Wars

Sally O'Keeffe

Toronto, Ontario

During the summer, I work as a fifer at Fort York, a museum where every day I get to experience what it was like during Canada's 1800s.

World War I: Catalyst of Emancipation

Ben Hallworth

Edmonton, Alberta

Researching Canadian history reveals longstanding trends that have defined what it now means to be quintessentially Canadian.

World War II's Impact on the Lives of Women

Amy Tai

London, Ontario

This research helped me realize how thankful I should be to those who sacrificed their lives to protect us.

World War One and the Shaping of Canadian Women

Kaeley Wiebe

Ardrossan, Alberta

The campaign for women's rights is a cause I believe is of utmost importance.

World War One's Impact on Women in Canada

Hannah Toms

West Vancouver, British Columbia

I am interested in the World Wars and the effect that these conflicts had on the lives of ordinary people.

World War Women

Emily Tsao

Victoria, British Columbia

My favourite part of Canadian history is the 19th century because of the waves of immigrants who came here and transformed Canada.

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