Bibliograph

Canadian independence

Type

Label

Canadian independence

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Canadian independence

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

609102566

Series statement

World Book's documenting history

Summary

"A history of the struggle for independence in Canada, based on primary source documents and other historical artifacts. Features include period art works and photographs; excerpts from literary works, letters, speeches, broadcasts, and diaries; summary boxes; a timeline; maps; and a list of additional resources"--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Canada in World War I -- Postwar identity -- The one big union -- The Winnipeg strike -- The great head count -- Cultural conflict -- Liberals and progressives -- The mid-1920's boom -- Rural complaints -- Agriculture and resources -- The Maritime Provinces -- Industry and energy -- American branch plants -- Labor and the social gospel -- Loosening ties -- The 1925 election -- The King-Byng affair -- Women's rights -- The persons case -- First nations -- Immigration -- Art by and about Canadians -- Inventions and discoveries -- Balfour declaration of 1926 -- The Great Depression -- Poverty and politics -- The Statute of Westminster

Target audience

juvenile

Classification