Canadian independence. - Chicago : World Book, c2011. - 64 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. - World Book's documenting history .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

"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.

9780716615026

2010016642


Canada--History--1914-1945--Juvenile literature.
Canada--Politics and government--1914-1945--Juvenile literature.
Canada--History--1914-1945--Sources--Juvenile literature.
Canada--Politics and government--1914-1945--Sources--Juvenile literature.

R 971.06 C212 2011

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